Audiocontrol is it when it comes to equalizers, and depending on how old the Phoenix Gold is, it could be good.. The newer stuff definetely sucks and they are very close to going under...
AudioControl...Absolutely no questions asked!!! their products are hands down the top 3 in every segment they are in! Never heard a complaint about them in all my years.
I was a member of the AC Winners Circle a few years back...they are a SUPER company and totally back their products and competitors (Though I doubt your competing here)
Shawn: I use the Audio Control (AC) Epicenter. Jason also use's one. The Epicenter takes a bass signal and boost's it. It was designed to take music that dosen't have much of of a signal and boost it. Like clasic music and boost it. Example you can make Frank Sanatra bump. Its pretty cool. Current music recorded with high bass level's it dosent do to much for. Its a cool toy play with You can customize the way you like the bass level and even the tone of the bass. Think of it as a bass boost on crack.