Behringer EQ700 Graphic Equalizer
7-band graphic EQ pedal, Behringer's take on the Boss GE-7
| Maker | Behringer |
|---|---|
| Model | EQ700 |
| Type | Graphic equalizer |
Store #
| Store | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Thomann SE | 269 kr | 2026-10-12 |
Description #
A 7-band graphic EQ pedal, Behringer's clone of the Boss GE-7. It arrived on 2026-10-12 and went straight onto the pedalboard.
The bands are at 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 3.2 kHz and 6.4 kHz, each with up to 15 dB of boost or cut. It runs on a 9V battery or a 9V DC supply. The footswitch is electronic, so it doesn't pop when switching, which is a bummer, because I really like that.
This pedal replaced my Boss PW-3 Wah on the pedalboard.
Impressions #
Like the Behringer NR300 Noise Reducer, it's a cheap plastic clone of a metal Boss pedal, same damn side power too. It's a remarkably interesting EQ, though. I tested other EQs before, most of them would not have any real change in the final tone, it doesn't matter where I put it. This one seems to, at least, do something.
There are some annoying things though. First, the slide Potentiometers are super wonky. Some of them are stiffer than others, like they needed some sort of lube. Others are extremely slick, so there's not a log of consistency there.
The second thing is that slide pots are really not user friendly, not in this size. They have 3 markings, aside from the 0: 5, 10, 15. Where 15, -15 and 0 are the only ones actually marked in the middle. It's very difficult to position the sliders with precision. And they have no center detent as well, so centering and flattening the curve is also a pain.
Bad UX, but the actual sound is quite nice. Even though it does add some hiss when you increase the trebles.
Final thoughts #
For the price? This is very nice. Would recommend for a touring guitarist with a serious job? No, I wouldn't, I am pretty sure these knobs wouldn't last the first 3 gigs.
But if you practice at home or, like me, just like to have a pedalboard because it's super cool and you really don't play that much, it's perfect, the sound is quite nice, it adds a very good contour on most of the things, and it does the impossible job of making the Boss MT-2 Metal Zone sound less robotic, which itself is a feat.