How important is "room correction"?

cheglie
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How important is "room correction"? Mar 7, 2014 18:04:43 GMT -5

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Post by cheglie on Mar 7, 2014 18:04:43 GMT -5

Mar 7, 2014 15:35:42 GMT -5 bootman said:

Mar 7, 2014 14:31:02 GMT -5 cheglie said:

O.K. I guess I don't know what PEQs and REW stand for? My Auddessey is dumbie proof.

The only other tool I use besides the calibrated mic is my SPL meter.

well you have some homework to do.

Start here:

www.minidsp.com/applications/dsp-basics/peq-vs-graphic-eq

then here:

www.hometheatershack.com/forums/rew-forum/68013-emotiva-umc-200-rew.html

Nothing automatic about it so it does involve some sweat equity but the results can be worth it.

Main Room:
UMC-200
Amp: XPA-5's (2)
Source: OPPO BDP103
Display: LG 55" Plasma
Speakers: Focal Chorus 726V mains, 706V surrounds, 700 center
Sub: Power Sound Audio XV15se sub.

Other Room:
Receiver: Marantz NR1603 (Pre-outs connected to XPA-5 in Main Room)
Source: Marantz Super audio CD/DVD Player 7001
Speakers: Infinity IL10
Sub: BA RPS 1000

cheglie Sensei Posts: 125	How important is "room correction"? Mar 7, 2014 18:07:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by cheglie on Mar 7, 2014 18:07:05 GMT -5 Geez. I guess I do have some "homework"! Thanks for the links. Got some readin to do.
	Main Room: UMC-200 Amp: XPA-5's (2) Source: OPPO BDP103 Display: LG 55" Plasma Speakers: Focal Chorus 726V mains, 706V surrounds, 700 center Sub: Power Sound Audio XV15se sub. Other Room: Receiver: Marantz NR1603 (Pre-outs connected to XPA-5 in Main Room) Source: Marantz Super audio CD/DVD Player 7001 Speakers: Infinity IL10 Sub: BA RPS 1000