Clarion EQS746 1/2 DIN Graphic Equalizer with Built-in Crossover

by Clarion

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 7 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EZV3T8
• Item model number: EQS746
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,458 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

7-Band Graphic Equalizer 6-Channel / 7 Volt RCA Outputs (Front/Rear/Subwoofer) Adjustable Master Volume Level Control Adjustable Subwoofer Level Control 2-Channel RCA AUX Input with Adjustable Gain Selectable 12dB Low-Pass Crossover (60Hz or 90Hz) Gold Plated Terminals Dimensions:7"(W) × 1"(H) × 4"(D)

Customer Reviews

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clarion EQS746., February 3, 2008

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Ahmed Hamdy Koura "Ahmed Hamdy Koura" (Alexandria, Egypt) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clarion EQS746 1/2 DIN Graphic Equalizer with Built-in Crossover (Electronics)

Clarion EQS746.

Features:
7-Band Rotary Equalizer
12 dB Boost/Cut at 50 Hz, 125 Hz, 345 Hz, 750 Hz, 2.2 KHz, 6 KHz, and 16 kHz
Auxiliary Input with Source Select Switch
Adjustable Aux Input Sensitivity
Subwoofer Output Level Control
Gold-Plated Preamp Inputs and Outputs
Rotary Volume Control and Fader
6-Channel RCA Outputs
Selectable 60/90 Hz Low-Pass Crossover

Specifications:
Crossover Slope: 12 dB/octave
Maximum Output Level: 7V RMS
Input Sensitivity: 50mV-4V RMS
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (S/N): 105 dB
Frequency Response: 10-50,000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.005 %
Input Impedance: 10K Ohms
Output Impedance: 50K Ohms
Stereo Separation: 82 dB @ 1 kHz
Dimensions: 7" W x 1" H x 4" D

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The Clarion EQS746 is more than just an equalizer. First thing, the sound quality of this equalizer is hard to find even in professional studio grade equipment, with Signal-To-Noise Ratio (S/N) of 105 dB, a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of 0.005 % and Frequency Response from 10 Hz - 50,000 Hz, this equalizer is definitely for people who want to hear music as was recorded, no noise, no distortion, wide dynamic range means high quality sound without compromise.
To make things even better the Clarion EQS746 inputs/outputs are all gold-plated, so you get no corrosion and better signal transfer.

The Clarion EQS746 also acts as a Low-Pass Crossover with selectable frequency of 60 Hz or 90 Hz (12 dB/octave Crossover Slope), add to that a separate subwoofer volume level control at your finger tips and a stereo sub-out --which makes perfect sense-- you're in control of the bass!

The Clarion EQS746 has 6 RCA outputs, two for stereo subwoofer and 4 for two pair of stereo speakers (front/rear) you can operate the device with only front or rear, or with both connected. Moreover your get a fader control to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers.

The main volume control is another story, because this is not just an equalizer as I said before it also acts as a pre-amp (AKA line-driver) with a Maximum Output Level of 7V RMS!

One last thing about this beautiful device is the AUX input with an easy to use "push-push" AUX button near the volume control. It means that you can select between two audio sources with just one click. Like you can connect your head unit as the primary source of sound and connect another --let's say portable audio player-- to the AUX input, and then select what audio source you want to listen to without having to plug/pull cables while on the road, how easy can that be! Oh did I mention that you can control the AUX input level per channel. I think you now get the picture why I chose this device and why I love it so much.

What's next? I think Clarion can add more than 7 EQ bands, let's say 15 so you can have more control over the sound shape.
The Low-Pass Crossover could have had more frequencies to select instead of two, 60 Hz is not deep bass enough for some people who like to tune at less than 40 Hz but anyway that's not a big deal because your subwoofer amplifier will take care of this.

I highly recommend this product.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 7 volt output, January 16, 2008

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avalanchez71 (new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clarion EQS746 1/2 DIN Graphic Equalizer with Built-in Crossover (Electronics)

if you wan't to bump your system to a higher level this is the part
you need don't let the price fool you it is by no means cheep i put it in line with a new jensen vm9412 with my 3 ads amps the 7 volt output
drives them better then before and the control you get with the sub and hight is perfect, i didn't expet much for 50bucks, i was suprised.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars performs like a $250 component., May 18, 2010

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David Ortiz "hifi master" (san antonio tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clarion EQS746 1/2 DIN Graphic Equalizer with Built-in Crossover (Electronics)

this slick thin equalizer is the best i ever purchased,Im a master audio hifi car and home installer.Iv'e been doing this for more than thirty years.when I saw the clarion for $50 bucks,I not only looked at the spec,but how a small component like this along with the crossover feature could cost so little,I decided to give it a try.I'm running two 1200watts subs,two hifi mini tweeters,two submidrange double port front harmonic horns in a ceramic enclosed sub box,and also a single 1200watts subwoofer on one rear 1000watt two channel amp and one 1200watts front amp all in total of eleven speakers.the head unit is a boss also purchase from amazon,with cd/dvd.touch screen,bluetooth.Let me tell you that when I finish the installation,I stood amazed at the crisp solid sound it produced.It took me five minute to adjust the equalizer.I put in a rock concert dvd and you would think that you were at a live rock concert with pro sound management.the eq looks great with the blue back lit that matches the head unit.I highly recommend this component and dare to challenge anyone to outperform the sounds quality.thanks amazon for such a great price for this component.Also thanks to clarion for this great product.Boss BV9995B 7-Inch In-Dash Motorized Widescreen Touchscreen TFT Monitor/DVD/MP3/CD Combo Receiver with Built-in BluetoothClarion EQS746 1/2 DIN Graphic Equalizer with Built-in Crossover