Question 1

can this unit be connected to a 5 channel surround sound system

Accepted Answer

Mine is connected to a Sony 4 speaker system. However my Optimus 20 band EQ is hooked up to a 5.1 sound system. It may be possible.

Question 2

How about a Onkyo two channel amp im using for zone 2 on Denon AVR 990, with two RCA plugs, 2 in & 2 out L&R. I have no way to adjust bass and treble

Accepted Answer

If your amplifier (Onkyo) does not have tone control, the EQ200 is an easy way to solve the zone 2 tone control problem. Connect zone 2 output to the equalizer input and the output from the equalizer to the Onkyo input. Carefully adjust the EQ to your needs avoiding the overloading of the Onkyo input stage. Use attenuation rather than amplification on the equalizer controls.

Question 3

Im looking for a preamp/equalizer for a turntable I am adding to my home audio system. Will this work as a preamp also?

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Definitely avoid Audiosource. I ended up buying a DBX 215 graphic EQ. I've used DBX equipment in the past and it's solid professional stuff. The 215 is a 15 band EQ which is designed for a rack system and for musical instruments but is slim and small enough to fit in with your home sound system. The only adjustment you'll need are 4 plug adapters that you can get from Radio Shack with an RCA female input from your stereo to a male standard guitar output. They're inexpensive, only a few dollars. I've had DBX for a few years now with excellent results. No distortion, just excellent professional sound quality. I bought it off of Amazon. You might have to go to the musical instrument section on Amazon to find it. It does boost the volume and sound but whether it would act as a good preamp I'm not sure. My system is disc player to EQ to amp. I haven't used my turntable is years. Good Luck

Question 4

Can I hook powered speakers to this directly (avoiding getting an amplifier)? If so, which output do i use?

Accepted Answer

Normaly this is a pre-amp equalizer. You use the inputs for TV, CD player. Also the the monitor out from your reciever. So you can equalizer AM/FM radio. Plus other things that might be pluged into your stereo reciever. If you have amplified speakers. You can try it. Plug your external components into the equalizer @ the sujested inputs. Then plug your speakers into the Left and right audio out. The tricky part will be. Does your speakers have volume control? The left and right level controls on the eq200 are not volume controls. They are for balancing the left and right inputs for, eqaul distortion free balance.If you do have volume control on your amped speakers. You may find a mismatch with output/input ohms. The output impedance of the eq200 is 600 ohms. Im guessing the input of your speakers impediance is 4 to 16 ohms. This might play havoc on your volume control. Or cause distortion @ high volume. Your can try it. If your input jack is not the same as the eq200 audio out. You can get an adapter @ radio shack or stores like it.If you try it. Post your results. it might help others as far as yes or no........

ASIN	B00001P584
Customer Reviews	3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (88)
Date First Available	August 4, 2006
Department	HOME THEATRE ACCESS -> CUSTOM INSTALL
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Weight	9 pounds
Item model number	EQ200
Manufacturer	audiosource
Product Dimensions	16.5 x 17.1 x 2.8 inches

Audiosource EQ200 10-B& Stereo Graphic Equalizer

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