However, the Kenwood EQ operates on all logic & memory control board while the Pioneer is still based on the classic electronic sliders. It's not a fair competition either as the Kenwood is at least 2 steps up the model line, which equals to a Pioneer GR-777 in that case. The first thing that hit me was how much more transparent sounding this Kenwood EQ is compared to the Pioneer EQ. Yes, I actually use the HT system on Denon HEOS to stream Spotify or just MP3 file loaded from my smart phone. With the EQ setting been custom set in memory, I can move on to enjoy my music & movies. With the Kenwood EQ plugged in to my AV system, allowing me to only manipulate the front channel tonal response, I played around with a variety of settings which included Parametric, Pre-Programed, but eventually settled on that characteristic 14 band V setting on Graphic EQ mode which worked so well on Bose 901 speakers with the Pioneer EQ in use previously. Once marker ink dried, with a bit of elbow greasing, the touch up will look almost seem less, unless viewed up close The Kenwood GE-7030 unit that I bought came with some minor scratches and dings on the front faceplate, which required some touching up with permanent black marker. from top, Denon X-4400H AVR, Oppo UDP-203 & BDP-83 Blu-ray player, Cambridge Audio A-120 4 channel power amp, Kenwood GE-7030 EQ, and lastly Weiduka PLC and other auxiliary components, like HD Toaster & that Arcana HD Fury(hidden behind) Not too heavy, but for an EQ, it's a battle cruiser. The Kenwood also came in a tall, massive & deep 2U chassis, which on itself looks just like a second AVR on the rack, but weighting only 5.4kgs. The fact that it's still around today is testament to Kenwood, and probably most Japanese audio manufacturers during the era, that overall high standard of build quality. And believe it or not, the Kenwood GE-7030 was sold during the 1991-1992 catalog years. The Kenwood does not stick out like a sore thumb, unlike my earlier Pioneer GR-333 EQ which came with bright amber bar display. Last but not least, that matching pale bluish dot matrix text & bar display just matches my stack of other components from Denon, Cambridge Audio & Oppo. Last is the easiest, using it's 7 pre-programed stored EQ Genre curves, which includes modes such as Flat, Pop, Rock, Car, Jazz 1, Classical 1 or Classical 2. Next is as a 3/14 band grouped Parametric EQ. First is the most common used as 14 band Graphic EQ. Basically, one can work this Kenwood EQ in 3 ways. Spotted this unit on FB Market Place, made the inquiry, but due to it's high asking price I actually held back & thought carefully about it for more than a month if the more expensive EQ really makes a difference? I guess some times, what's meant to be was meant to be, as what are the chances that an item is still there after a whole long month or more? Based on my trading experience on FB Market Place, the stuff is usually gone after a few days if one is eyeing & not making an effort to secure the item.Īnyway, met the seller who was a really friendly guy and he gave me about an hour of his time, just walking me thru all the bells & whistles that this Kenwood GE-7030 has got. Excellent ergonomics when in use, even if all those buttons on the front face plate seemed a little daunting at first! The Kenwood GE-7030 comes with a frequency jog dial & level up/down buttons for easy band selection and adjustment.
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