RG-1, anybody use one? likes, dislikes? The reason I ask is, a friend might have access to one and I'm thinking of picking it up.
I have the RG-2 unit and from what I hear, it sounds like an electronic loudness button.
Scott
Do you use yours Scott?
We reached the point that we are happy enough with the sound of our systems that the DBX units are retired to the closets.
I've listened to a few of the RG models and my opinion is save your money and get a DBX 3BX III. These beat the Pioneers by leaps and bounds. At least that has been my brother's and my experience.
You will find though that as your system improves the need for one becomes less. That's what happened with my brother and I. We reached the point that we are happy enough with the sound of our systems that the DBX units are retired to the closets.
Don't get me wrong, I love the sound of my system but, sometimes I just can't resist anything with a silver face and big knobs. I'm sure most of you can relate.
I had the RG-2, part of this "silver sandwich" I picked up for $20. And yes, it's effect was much like hitting the loudness button. I'm pretty sure I killed a couple tweeters with it.
Sounds like you have the line level maxed out. I run my rg's at around 1:30-2:00 so they don't "pump" the music or act like a loudness circuit.