8.7Great
UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection includes EQP-1A, MEQ-5, and HLF-3C tube EQ emulations for musical low-end boosts, mid sculpting, and filters.
Plugin comparison
UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection vs Waves PuigTec EQs
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.0Great
Waves PuigTec EQs by Waves. Jack Joseph Puig's Pultec EQP-1A and MEQ-5 pair—musical tube-style EQ curves at typical Waves sale prices.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection | Waves PuigTec EQs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39+ | $35+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Units | EQP-1A, MEQ-5, HLF-3C | EQP-1A and MEQ-5 |
| Type | Passive tube EQ collection | Pultec-style EQ bundle |
| Classic uses | Bass/kick lows, vocal air, mid power region, lo-fi filtering | — |
| Platform | Native macOS/Windows; Apollo/UAD-2 versions where licensed | — |
| Authorization | iLok account | — |
| Trial | 14-day demos available | — |
| Developer | — | Waves with Jack Joseph Puig |
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