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Review Summary For : W2IHY EQ Plus
Reviews: 136MSRP: TBD
Description:
The processing power of a full-blown audio rack in a single compact, shack-friendly component.
Product is in production
More Info: http://w2ihy.com/eqplus.asp
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N2ETJ Rating: 2006-06-20
Great Product..Great Support Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Hooked up EQplus to My 756Pro3 with Heil Goldline Mic and what a difference. I didn't think it would be much better than Pro audio but sure was wrong. It adds "presence" to the audio and the downward expander gets rid of all the background. The effects processor brightens the audio and am getting great audio reports. I highly recommend this to anyone... and Julius is a real gentleman.... others should take a lesson from him as how to run a company... thanks for everything Julius.
W5JMN Rating: 2006-05-31
Fabulous! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I bought my EQ Plus last year at HamComm in Arlington, Tx after spending an inordinate amount of time talking with Julius and playing with the equipment. Before I ever used it in a QSO, I monitored my actual transmitted signal into a dummy load with a second receiver and recorded the audio for review. Using Julius' general guidelines as a starting point, I adjusted only bass and treble settings, compression level, and downward expander until I liked what I heard. I found little need for the effects processor function, but others might have a need for it. I use a Heil icm mic.

The first morning I got on the air with my normal group, no one said anything about my audio. In my group, that's a good thing... The second morning, a few of the braver types started asking me whether I had put a bigger linear on line and had done something to my antenna. After I pleaded innocent to either actions, one of my friends said "Well, you sure did something, because you are LOUD, and your audio has attention getting presence." After that, everyone else jumped on the bandwagon in agreement. Once I told them about the new EQ Plus, many of the guys added an EQ Plus to their wish list of equipment. In later on-air conversations with another friend, he marveled that my audio and perceived signal strength had gone from good to "broadcast quality" and "booming in", and added that the level of presence in my audio was amazing.

Obviously, I am extremely happy with the EQ Plus. Since I use it with both my IC-751A and my IC-746, having the audio output selector switch on the back of the radio is very unhandy. Also, I would gladly give up the processor effects functions to have the output selector moved to the front panel and to achieve some reduction in overall size since space is at a premium at my operating position. However, I consider both of those items minor distractions given the outstanding performance, ease of use, and RFI insensitivity of this exceptional piece of gear.

Keep up the outstanding work, Julius.

John Nixon
NM9B Rating: 2006-05-22
Great Product! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased the EQplus after Julius gave me a demo of it at the 2006 Dayton hamvention. I could not believe how GREAT it sounded. I now it have connected to my IC-746 using a Heil G-5 mic and the first contact I made using the EQplus I received a report that my station never sounded so good and asked what I had done. Thanks to Julius for a GREAT product!

73
Mike NM9B
N2XD Rating: 2006-04-25
Excellent Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I bought the EQ Plus right after I purchased the 8 Band EQ.They do work perfectly together and once again W2IHY has done a fatastic job in all areas.Great product,great custermer service,and a real gentleman.What more could you ask for?
VK3VSW Rating: 2006-04-14
Simply Brilliant! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have had both the EQPlus & 8 Band EQ for several months and working superbly with the Heil Goldline GM-5 & the Kenwood TS870S.

What can I say other than "Simply Brilliant!"

I've had a few well equipped HAMs scope my on air audio, which has helped configuring the audio response .....

The unsolicitored on air reports have been just remarkable.....

Many say my audio is one of the best in VK!

All say I'm a BIG sounding signal, no matter what the effective signal strength is, just really crystal clear, well balanced, with high articulation. Many comment of the clear loud rich bass, with superb clarity....

The compressor & downward expander work hand in hand so simply and effective.

The effects processor adds a nice touch.....

May I take this opportunity to thank Julius for the excellent product and his excellence in customer service. Even way down here in VK, this true gentleman has called to follow up the sale.

As I myself have had many years in sales, this fellow is one of the best in the business.

Thank you Julius.

Chris VK3VSW
Geelong Vic. AUS.
W5UV Rating: 2006-04-07
SUPERB!!! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I run the 8-band equalizer and th eEQ-Plus here and the equipment is definitely a 5+. Julius and his committment to his product ranks way above that! I have changed rigs a couple of times and each time, Julius provides suggestions on setup and even offers to go on the air with me to adjust the settings to perfection. I can't remember any product I have bought that has this level of support - and quality!!
K7RAN Rating: 2006-04-01
Just excellent... Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I use the W2IHY EQ Plus as well as the W2IHY 8-Band Equilizer unit. The difference in my transmitted audio is like night and day: Others think I've kicked in an amplifier. Moreover, the manufacturer W2IHY, Julius Jones, has been amazingly responsive, even going so far as to hand-make an adapter cable I needed (because I wanted to do something relatively unusual, a description/explanation of which would be beyond the purview of this review). Suffice to say, Julius went way beyond what was required, including a couple of lengthy telephone consultations, to help me meet my goals. I heartily recommend both the product as well as its creator. -- Randy K7RAN
WZ1U Rating: 2006-03-05
Very Satisified Customer Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased the 8 band EQ and the EQ Plus from Julius this year and I'm a very happy customer. It was easy to hook up with the cables he supplies and if you need help he is right there. So that means a lot when you can pick up the phone or send an email and get quick response when you have a question. I'm using the both EQ's together with a Kenwood TS-870S and a Yaesu FT-1000MP MKV using an ElectroVoice RE-20 microphone....The audio reports have been outstanding and all wondering if I'm running my amplifier. So if your looking for audio quality and boost in signal you will not be disappointed......WZ1U Steve
M0BSW Rating: 2006-03-05
Top product again Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Julius has done it again, EQ-Plus wonderful
I already have the 8 Band eq with a Heil Heritage mic into my Kenwood TS 870s.
I've been lent one of these EQ-plus boxes, I'm so pleased with it I'm going to buy one.
Kenwood and Julius W2IHY work really well together, and so much easier to work than my full audio rack. Build quality is as always superb
What's next Julius
Paul
M0BSW
KE4AWM Rating: 2006-02-25
FINALLY MADE IN THE USA AMAZING Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
MADE IN THE USA AMAZING !


IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOME NICE SOUNDING AUDIO NO MATTER WHAT MIC YOU USE THIS IS THE EQ IS FOR YOU HANDS DOWN.

NOT EVERYONE IS A STUDIO AUDIO OPERATOR OR SOUND ENGINEER BUT WITH THIS EQ PLUS BY W2IHY YOU DON'T NEED TO BE.
IT’S SO EASY TO OPERATE
I AM SO GLAD W2IHY JULIUS D. JONES TOOK THE TIME TO DEVELOP THIS TYPE OF ACCESSORY FOR HAM RADIO OPERATORS MAKING IT AVAILABLE TO HAMS ALL OVER THE WORLD. AFFORDABLE AND FUN TO USE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.
I HAVE HAD AND CONTINUE TO HAVE MANY GREAT AUDIO REPORTS .
HOPE YOU MAKE MILLIONS JULIUS


TONY V & CAROL V
KE4AWM AD4SP