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Room correction room system vs ears….

So, I splashed out and spent more than I wanted to on a nice little Benchmark amp and preamp etc and since I’ve gone that far I got curious about a room correction system for this and it’s going to cost me over a grand apparently. As far as I can gather these dial in the music before it comes out of the speakers…?

 

im wondering if I simply messed around and found the sweet spot without a room correction system how much of a difference this would make. I’m far from savvy with audio and try to keep things simple for my simple brain, so, on a scale of 1-10 how much difference would I percieve by splashing out on a room correction system?

thomastrouble
soix
9,465 posts
 

You could try something like this from DSpeaker on the cheap and if it doesn’t help just sell it…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115566748237

mlsstl
1,437 posts
 

Here's a though -- perhaps invest in a room measurement microphone ($100 give or take) and some free room measurement software for your PC (Room EQ Wizard) and see what the frequency response in your room is right now before doing anything.  Next, experiment with some free or inexpensive room treatments to see how that affects things, along with trying different speaker placements. You may find that works out just fine.  There are also analog EQ options available (Schiit Loki and its siblings, starting at $150) that may fix a minor problem after you treat the room.  Only then may you still want to spend the bucks for a digital room correction system. 

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fthompson251
399 posts
 

Mini DSP Studio SHD is one idea.

thomastrouble OP
239 posts
 

Thanks guys , I’m about to start room treatment when I get back, heavy long curtains, bass traps, plenty of soft furnishings etc. what I’m gathering so far is over $1000 on a correction system is not necessary if I complete the treatment. I know that will tame the bass to a great extent but I thought the idea of a room correction system is that it does a lot of math and everything is fixed “before” it leaves the speakers - is that right?

Haye to spend $1000 only to hear very little difference.

thomastrouble OP
239 posts
 

Oh, heading to the airport soon and 30 hours of travel, so I’m not ignoring you guys , I’ll check here once I settle in.

cheers

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