Gear ruined my voice. Before I started my test eq cycle 4 weeks ago (key up quiet piano background music) I sounded like pee wee herman. But after only 4 weeks guys *tear* I now have the voice of darth vader. Gear has ruined my life and everyone laughs at me in the store, even federal employees at the post office smirk when I ask "I'd like to buy (deep breath) one stamp please (deep breath)" And what do I have to show for this voice altering experience? Just 7 lbs of muscle so far.......AND 11 MORE WEEKS TO GO BEFORE I AM FRIGIN HUGE!!! HELL YEAH IT"S WORTH IT!!!