• RE: I use Audyssey in a 5.1 system... - computerman 06:59:01 04/16/15 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: I use Audyssey in a 5.1 system... posted by Tubo on September 05, 2014 at 17:05:46

  Tubo I may have directed this post to the wrong person, but it is always a good subject for us. This reply to your post will hopefully alert you to the update.
  

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  • RE: I use Audyssey in a 5.1 system... - JBen 10:46:44 04/16/15 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: I use Audyssey in a 5.1 system... posted by computerman on April 16, 2015 at 06:59:01

    LOL! As long as I have the coffee break time, let me add a thought or two also.
    
    Keep in mind that I am fortunate that I do not need DRC, nor do I use it. (I need to stay in analog after the first D-A conversion). Still, I've tested several DRC & Audyssey incarnations with my modded MMGs in my room.
    
    Over the past 4 years, all of Audyssey's systems have worked well here when compared to other DRC. The only "complaint" is that Audyssey tries to "correct" the huge & healthy 40-80hz bass that my MMGs issue by themselves. In doing so, the MMGs lose a perceptual pleaser. (It does appear that more recent improvements in Audyssey offer better bass resolution & control.)
    
    My attempts with other PC-based software DRC yielded more flexibility but less "musicality". However, they all have a thing in common. If I first do my best at correcting WITHOUT DRC, then each DRC system seem to reach a higher SQ relative to itself.
    
    The point being, don't just dump the problem solely on DRC.
    
    
    
    

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• RE: I use Audyssey in a 5.1 system... - computerman 06:45:44 04/16/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: I use Audyssey in a 5.1 system... posted by 27727 on September 05, 2014 at 17:05:46

  I see it has been a while since this post, but in that you are familiar with the Audyssey system, I thought you might be the one that could give an educated opinion of the following system. I noticed after reading your post, that you preferred the Audyssey room correction system. When doing a search, I found the following that is geared towards production, but uses the Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and the price is $299 list. Following is the link, and I would greatly appreciate your feedback. I also like the idea of using the Mini Maggies for the center channel...excellent idea!
  
  http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/arc/
  
  Could this work and save a few bucks in the process? Or is it too limited? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I have been investigating room correction, and I do understand that we are working with dipole speakers, however it seems the bulk of correction is needed in the bass region. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the bass less susceptible to the dipole effect or is it equally affected by design? I am using custom built IIIa's in conjunction with an MGCC1 center channel and two Tympani 1-D bass panels. I am limited to placement due to room design. It is not a listening room but the dimensions are about 14' x 14' so the size seems adequate. I know some may say I have too much speaker for the room, but according to Magnepan I don't. I am using a DCX2496 active crossover, Rotel 7 channel amp, a Crest CC5500 for the low end and an ADA PF200. Right now I am using the Rotel to drive the mids, tweeter, and center. I usually use the PF200 for the tweeter, but took it out of the mix to see if the Rotel would be better.
  Thanks for your post, it has motivated me to look further into this.
  

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