Dear all,
I had the opportunity to spend my Easter weekend in the company of the API 550b, Purple Audio Odd and Avedis 500 series EQs.
As my first venture in 500 module land, I wanted to select two versatile EQs to fill my Sweet 10 rack.
What immediately struck me is that these three EQs were all of very high sonic quality and that I could honestly live with either of them. Please find my subjective experience below:
Build Quality
API: ++
Avedis: +++
Odd: + (one of the two units I received was defective, the other had a LC switch which had not very good action).
Sound
API: +++
Avedis: +++
Odd: +++
Versatility
API: ++
Avedis: +++ (less colored than the API and more frequency options than the Odd)
Odd: ++
Price/quality
API: ++
Avedis: ++
Odd: +++
I made some crude test files on a ProTools HD system with Lynx Aurora conversion:
EQdemo eSnips Folder
In the end, I decided on the API 550b as they had the most character (which admittedly can be a good or a bad thing) and are the most likely to attract clients to my project studio. I'm pretty sure though that I'll add the other two units at a later stage.
Looking forward to hearing other experiences in this field as well.