What does adjusting Q do?

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Dec 22, 2008 | 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SheDrivesIt,Dec 22 2008, 11:42 AM

John is right. On a parametric equalizer, there are basically three controls for each EQ point. Center frequency, Q, and Gain. Center Frequency is the frequency around which the gain (or cut) is centered. Q is the bandwidth of frequencies affected around that center frequency.

We're both John

I agree that Q generally refers to the bandwidth adjustment on a PEQ. However, the HU in question doesn't have a full-on PEQ which is why I was hesitant to post that was what the adjustment really was. It would appear that the Q adjustment is indeed the bandwidth of whatever preset frequency the HU has for the Bass...