using an equaliser

Although there are many different types of equaliser, they all perform the same basic task, namely the correction of deficiencies in the fre-quency response of one`s speaker system and/or listening environment. As such they represent an extremely useful tool in the quest for `perfect` hi-fi. Unfortunately, however, equalisers are all to often misused, and in extreme cases actually do more harm than good. The following article takes a look at the various types of application for which equalisers are most suited, and also explains how to get the best out of this versatile instrument.