Specifications

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11. If you were using noise for the initial measurements you may want to switch to
music as your source signal for this step. Start by matching cut filters on the EQ
with the (now-inverted) bumps on the stored system response trace. You may also
want to add a boost filter or two to help out in areas where there were dips in the
system response, but remember that boost filters should be used judiciously. In
practice, it is a good idea to work through this process in stages, making addi-
tional system response measurements and LISTENING along the way to check
your progress.
NOTE: Boost filters are best used sparingly when equalizing the frequency response
of a sound system. Excessive use of boost filters can introduce phase shift and
distortion that can destabilize the system. As an alternative, consider changing
amplifier and/or crossover settings to boost the valleys then use cut filters to
flatten out bumps in the overall system response.