Sceptical at first because of the low price, I was pleasantly surprised after the short installation time. A true parametric, there’s a slight learning curve to adjust it properly. This is NOT a graphic EQ disguised as a para! No system noise added and did not have to filter or do an elaborate install. Sub and bass are clean and deep, highs are clean but I wish I had a little more freedom on the top end.
The knobs push in and lock, push again to release (found this out by accident) So, once adjusted, you can push them all in for a flush look. Does not have the build quality of the Kenwood graphic EQ it replaced but no regrets. Two things I found slightly annoying: 1 – The knobs are not aligned to true vertical…at their center detent, they are all skewed slightly to the right (12:01 instead of 12:00). When extended, the knobs are off-center in the faceplate and they flex slightly. None of these are dealbreakers unless you must have perfection. For $40, and the significant improvement in clarity and control, I can live with those minor flaws. Highly recommended.