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Post by saarg on Jun 26, 2020 9:16:24 GMT -5
Just reading some stuff on AVSFORUM on DBC. It looks like it hasn’t gone smooth and people are reporting that DBC is making their system sound worse. I had the JBL SDP-55 for a week here in my setup. I can confirm, that DLBC really sounded worse than Dirac with DLBC off. The sound was very thin with almost no bass. The JBL has DLBC for free, but considering that with other brands you have to pay almost 500 $, it's just not worth it at the moment. And Emotiva aren't the only processors with bugs. The JBL had plenty of bugs too. I have not the same experience with DLBC here with Storm Audio ISP. Enough bass and sound is not thin. Did you adjust the target curve and crossover yourself or just set it at what Dirac suggested?
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Post by drh on Jun 26, 2020 10:43:17 GMT -5
I had the JBL SDP-55 for a week here in my setup. I can confirm, that DLBC really sounded worse than Dirac with DLBC off. The sound was very thin with almost no bass. The JBL has DLBC for free, but considering that with other brands you have to pay almost 500 $, it's just not worth it at the moment. And Emotiva aren't the only processors with bugs. The JBL had plenty of bugs too. I have not the same experience with DLBC here with Storm Audio ISP. Enough bass and sound is not thin. Did you adjust the target curve and crossover yourself or just set it at what Dirac suggested? I just set it at what Dirac suggested.
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Post by saarg on Jun 26, 2020 14:26:02 GMT -5
I have not the same experience with DLBC here with Storm Audio ISP. Enough bass and sound is not thin. Did you adjust the target curve and crossover yourself or just set it at what Dirac suggested? I just set it at what Dirac suggested. Then I understand it might sound thin and without bass. If your speakers are capable to go low, the crossover will be set accordingly. I think my fronts was set to 30-40 Hz, surrounds at around 50 and atmos at around 70. Dirac isn't a full-automated room correction system in my eyes. One has the choice to adjust the target curve to ones liking, so if you aren't satisfied with what Dirac gives you without adjustments, just open the saved project again and adjust the curve and crossover and transfer it to the AVP.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 26, 2020 20:59:58 GMT -5
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jul 12, 2020 17:28:01 GMT -5
Moving the shipping discussion from the other thread here.
As for the order of shipment, since we also now know (from the video) that there will be a registration process where your MAC address is required, they might choose to ship as you register, this makes sense for two reasons. One, you can’t use Dirac or the kit without registering, two, by registering they know you’re ready and anxious. However, that doesn’t give any preference to early adopters (though if we both went out to buy Rolling Stones tickets, neither of us would get priority based on how long we’ve been fans ✌️🎸). This is however all speculation on my part.
Edit: We now know they’re shipping the EDNIB kits in order of purchase ... time for fans to buy Rolling Stones tickets!
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jul 22, 2020 11:17:15 GMT -5
Bumping this thread as a place to discuss when, where, and how you get your EDNIB Kit for the G3P!
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Post by lokyc on Jul 22, 2020 11:45:48 GMT -5
Bumping this thread as a place to discuss when, where, and how you get your EDNIB Kit for the G3P! Thanks guys. Just wanted to know about registration. I registered as the the link with MAC etc. but haven't registered the unit with Emotiva. How do I register? How would Emotiva know my shipping address? I bought it in the UK from an authorised dealer.
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Post by krauley on Jul 22, 2020 12:04:03 GMT -5
Bumping this thread as a place to discuss when, where, and how you get your EDNIB Kit for the G3P! So while i know how dirac will work with my xmc-2 what i dont know is what does EDNIB stand for and also G3P. these terms keep popping up but i havent been able to decipher their meanings.
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Post by steelman1991 on Jul 22, 2020 12:12:21 GMT -5
Bumping this thread as a place to discuss when, where, and how you get your EDNIB Kit for the G3P! Thanks guys. Just wanted to know about registration. I registered as the the link with MAC etc. but haven't registered the unit with Emotiva. How do I register? How would Emotiva know my shipping address? I bought it in the UK from an authorised dealer. You'll get it same as me - through the UK dealer.
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Post by lokyc on Jul 22, 2020 12:12:48 GMT -5
Bumping this thread as a place to discuss when, where, and how you get your EDNIB Kit for the G3P! So while i know how dirac will work with my xmc-2 what i dont know is what does EDNIB stand for and also G3P. these terms keep popping up but i havent been able to decipher their meanings. EDNIB was at the opening post by HairNick. Emotiva Dirac Network Interface Box. Basically the missing piece of hardware they are sending to us which will send the Dirac filters to our processor. G3P - Generation 3 Processors. Just a collective term for the RMC-1, RMC1L and XMC-2 which are all based on the same firmware and processor codes.
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Post by lokyc on Jul 22, 2020 12:16:34 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Just wanted to know about registration. I registered as the the link with MAC etc. but haven't registered the unit with Emotiva. How do I register? How would Emotiva know my shipping address? I bought it in the UK from an authorised dealer. You'll get it same as me - through the UK dealer. Better make sure they remember me!
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Post by steelman1991 on Jul 22, 2020 12:26:46 GMT -5
You'll get it same as me - through the UK dealer. Better make sure they remember me! You’ve plenty time. Emo not shipping international orders until mid August.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jul 22, 2020 12:37:07 GMT -5
Bumping this thread as a place to discuss when, where, and how you get your EDNIB Kit for the G3P! So while i know how dirac will work with my xmc-2 what i dont know is what does EDNIB stand for and also G3P. these terms keep popping up but i havent been able to decipher their meanings. Always check the 2nd and 3rd posts in the Official Dirac thread. I try to keep them up to date with useful links to various resources, there’s also a FAQ section, and Acronyms are defined. Get the word out!
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Post by rhale64 on Jul 22, 2020 13:01:19 GMT -5
Ok I am registered did it right after I saw it on here. So I know that isn't the hold up. Thanks for sending the question over to the right thread.
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Post by KeithL on Jul 22, 2020 14:53:14 GMT -5
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Post by megash0n on Jul 22, 2020 18:06:52 GMT -5
I received shipping notification today. I'm actually surprised. I figured mine would be last out the door 😂😂😂. Guess I need to get to mounting my A1s on the ceiling this week. Thanks guys!
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Post by steelman1991 on Jul 22, 2020 18:33:10 GMT -5
I hate you guys 😉😂😂
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Post by bblv on Jul 22, 2020 18:40:28 GMT -5
I received shipping notification today. I'm actually surprised. I figured mine would be last out the door 😂😂😂. Guess I need to get to mounting my A1s on the ceiling this week. Thanks guys! Are we getting tracking numbers for the kids being shipped to us ? This is Emotiva, not Wayfair..... I think you meant "kits"? HA!
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Post by Lsc on Jul 22, 2020 19:49:57 GMT -5
I received shipping notification today. I'm actually surprised. I figured mine would be last out the door 😂😂😂. Guess I need to get to mounting my A1s on the ceiling this week. Thanks guys! Are we getting tracking numbers for the kits being shipped to us ? You will get a tracking number yes.
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Post by rhale64 on Jul 22, 2020 20:01:42 GMT -5
Yes got my tracking number Saturday is already a Dirac day. Told my wife she is happy for me. I sold my Krell Foundation 5 years ago in anticipation of the RMC1 with Dirac. It was a hard decision but I went ahead and did it.
At last Dirac is shipped. Thank you Emotiva I was going crazy in anticipation. Anxiety was terrible.
Ron
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