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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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W5HG Rating: 2010-10-03
Wonderful piece of equipment Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I use mine for everything. I would never operate without it. I can adjust the sound to give a very nice broadcast sound. I bought only the EQ Plus. I felt it was the best bang for the buck without all the hassles of a bunch of components. I'm sure they do well too but I like the simplicity of the W2IHY equipment. When set right it is great. I have to change the settings very little when switching between HF and 2 meter FM. More and more guys are buying these in my area because they love the big radio sound it has. I don't think you would be sorry for purchasing the W2IHY EQ Plus. I've had mine for over 2 years and still get good compliments on my audio. It works as advertised and Julius goes above and beyond for his customers. He has helped me solve some RFI that was messing things up. I even sent my rig back in at his request and he added something to it that took the RFI out when operating my HF AMP..FREE of charge.. I am very grateful to you Julius, thanks a bunch.
ZL1CDP Rating: 2010-10-02
Exceptional audio. Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
The EQPlus coupled with the 8 band EQ is amazing - both very very good Ham kit and well worth the money. Nothing more to say.

Chris, ZL1CDP
NQ4I Rating: 2010-08-16
Outstanding Contest Audio Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
First off, I never thought I would own one of these things, much less write a review...so here goes...Dennis K4NV is one of my 20M SSB op's at my Multi-Multi Contesting station...at his insistence, we used the EQ Plus on the 20 M Run station in CQWW SSB 2009...we received numerous "excellent audio" reports all unsolicited...so much so, that I now have 3 of the EQ Plus units in my shack, the 20 M one, one on 40 M, and one on 15 M....I intend to get 3 more units for the remaining 3 bands so that each Run station will have one...they offer back ground noise suppression, excellent contest audio, and just plain enjoyable sounding audio...makes one happy that these units are available...I am a convertee...."Contest Audio that you can be Proud of" !!!
W7CPA Rating: 2010-04-25
Suprising Performance Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have compared an EQ Plus to a professional audio chain over the last 6 months. The stack of stuff is shown at the top of the Rack A image. http://www.arizona-am.net/PHOENIX/W7CPA/index.html
ART Pro Channel mic amp, compressor, 4 band parmetric equalizer, Berringer EuroRack 1RU mixer, 31 band ART HD-231 equalizer.

Although this is top shelf studio gear with no flaws I could find, it is simply incapable of making the same powerful, clean SSB or AM audio the EQ Plus can. I was quite amazed!

When the new IHY unit with front panel I/O switching and built-in 8 band EQ materializes, I will be buying it and putting the high $ stack on eBay.
N4RSS Rating: 2010-04-13
Works Well Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Two day delivery of the box. Hooked up easily and the controls work well. I had a problem with RFI on 17M since I run power. Contacted Julius on Friday and he sent me a custom RFI-proof mic cable, received it next day ! Great customer service and solved the problem.

So far I've had good audio reports and I'm happy with the box. Customer service second to none.
KC4CP Rating: 2009-11-12
Great Stand Alone Unit Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Over the years, I have purchased 5 sets of W2IHY gear (8 Band EQ & EQ Plus). They have all been superb. However, for this review I limit my comments to the EQ Plus.

I just got in another radio: ICOM 7600. I purchased a Heil 781 mic and thought that I would try JUST the EQ Plus (rather than the set). The result was that I am getting "broadcast audio" reports (totally unsolicited!). Another comment that I have heard often goes something like this: "Your signal is S-9 but you sound like you are at least 20db over S-9!?!?"

Because I am accustomed to running both units, the settings that I have recorded don't work with just the EQ Plus alone. I called Julius and asked for his recommendations. He stoppped what he was doing and got on 40 meters with me - and stayed with me (replaying my audio to me) until I was 110% satisfied! W2IHY is the "Gold Standard" when it comes to customer service and satifaction!

Does the 8 Band EQ & EQ Plus beat just the EQ Plus as a stand alone unit? Yes, having the second unit allows more fine tuning and adjustment. But if I were going to have one or the other, the EQ Plus is my favorite! You get smooth & tailored audio, a functional "noise gate" via the downward expander, and unbelievable "punch" and "loudness" via the compressor (but with 0% of the compressed audio sound!).

Add the EQ Plus to your radio ... any HF radio ... and you will be blown away by the results.

WR4N (ex KC4CP)

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Earlier 5-star review posted by KC4CP on 2007-02-22

After a year with the 8 Band EQ & EQ Plus on my 756 PRO 2, I just bought a second set. I will use them on my PRO 3 & 775. I can't imagine running an HF rig without the W2IHY 8 Band EQ and EQ Plus!!!
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Earlier 5-star review posted by KC4CP on 2006-05-05

I thought nothing would improve the W2IHY 8-Band EQ ... but I was wrong. Adding the EQ Plus took my audio setup from a A to a A+++. The compression is remarkable. There is no hint of using a compressor (according to those listening to my audio)... yet reported signal strength and loudness of audio is greatly increased.

Great product ... great service.

By the way, I use the 8-Band EQ, EQ Plus & Heil PR-40 on my Icom 746 Pro, Icom 756 Pro 2, & Icom 7000. Even the 7000 sounds awesome with this setup.
WA3HVR Rating: 2009-08-07
It works great. Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I've had the W2IHY 8 bander for some time and recently added the EQ Plus. It works so well that I get unsolicited audio praises almost every QSO. The 2 W2IHY "boxes" really perform and the support you get from Julius seals the deal. Highly recommended!
G0UUT Rating: 2009-07-26
BIG- WOW Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
after having the 8 band for some time i order the eq+ AND it is a big WOW fantstic , no need for any AMP when using the 8 band and EQ+ every one ask me what are you using / ?the audio is like DW BBC ETC work with any radio need correct cable and you on i was taking the time to do the
adjustment, after doing a lots of test the audio sound great , and Julius is Great answring any qustion you have, even help to set it . fantastic
thank you julius for all your kind help and many years of support .
Elan g0uut/Dl9fcc
KE5YGR Rating: 2009-06-24
Great product! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Great product with great customer service. I actually talked to Julius a couple of times on the phone working the setup and he explained alot about the equipment and the processing. Then we got on the air and he helped me tune on air, which i have both the 8 band and EQPlus hooked up to my IC-7700. I'm using a Heil PR781 mic, and have it sounding great and its simple to change you signal if you want to ragchew or bust pile-ups. Thanks Julius for the help and a great product.
M0RCJ Rating: 2009-06-09
Impressed Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Having used the W2IHY 8 band EQ for some time and being more than impressed i decided to buy the EQ-PLUS and use the pair together and i'm so glad i did.Initially i was unsure of something so i decided to e-mail Julias with my query.
Email came back within minutes and Julias asked me to send my phone number as it would be easier to sort things out,almost straight away he called me and within no time at all i was up and running.I think Julias's service is more than 1st class!!.i have been using the equipment and i'm getting exceptional audio reports quite often and no RFI whatsoever in my ATTIC shack situation.I would highly recommend W2IHY's equipment for effectiveness,quality and service.
Great products from a very nice man!
Cheers,Reg M0RCJ/G7DGH