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Looking for Room Measurement / Speaker Setup Software

I’ve gotten to the point where I am happy with the equipment I have (PS Audio Digital / VPI Super Scoutmaster Reference, NAT Preamp, Maker Audio Amp, Hansen Prince speakers), but I know the speakers could be better optimized. The setup is in a crappy room (too open, with a big couch) but it still sounds really good. Not great though.

Can anyone recommend software / hardware that I can by to measure frequency response at my listening position that I can use to adjust speaker placement? If I need separate hardware above & beyond my laptop that’s fine, though obviously something that works with the laptop’s hardware is more economical. I’m guessing we’re talking a good USB mic and some software but I have no idea what to get.

Thanks!

Ian     Palm Beach County, Florida
ihmeyers
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onhwy61
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What exactly are you trying to achieve with room frequency response measurements?
erik_squires
16,041 posts
 
So you probably won't be interested in a preamp with built in room correction.

I'm thinking anything from an Antinode to Anthem. Those would probably be great help.  If that's true, would you be willing to use a digital EQ before your DAC?

Best,
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ihmeyers OP
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I am trying to find the best location for my speakers.  Tuning by ear has been effective but I still like to see what the frequency response looks like.  I also have a lot of diffusion/absorption products I can use to tune so I'd like to see their effect before & after visually.
As far as an EQ Preamp, I had a DSPeaker Anti-Mode 2.0.  While it certainly adjusted the room response it degraded SQ.  I had no idea how much until I tried it with/without in my system.  Maybe it was the extra cables involved but it was anything but transparent with my equipment.  I use Audysssey in my HT setup but I haven't heard anything transparent enough I'd use for my 2-channel.  I'm not saying something that good doesn't exist, just that it would probably be out of my price range.
Ian
rego
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Phone App ...
jperry
2,448 posts
 
Which phone app would you recommend?
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