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How to set up Velodyne dd15

I have a velodyne DD15. I set it up using the auto correction setup. Now i amm reading this isn't the best way to set it up, leading to poor 2ch results.
What is the best way to set it up for music? I don't have a RTA. I do have the Rives test cd and Radio Shack meter if that helps in setup. Thanks.
streetdaddy
lloydelee21
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Yes, i think that is the other name or something. Good for you! Enjoy! Definitely set it up on top of the subdude and then calibrate...subdude makes a big difference. Good luck!

feel free to post further questions.
streetdaddy OP
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Lloydlee,

What do you mean have it setup for the basics,exactly? Thanks,
lloydelee21
1,202 posts
 
Hi STreetdaddy,

What i meant by 'basics' is that the autosetup should be a good place for you to start...you will see it will automatically take care of the radical stuff, moving around the frequency spectrum, etc...getting you to a decent configuration. the basics are done.

then, you can manually go in and fine tune as per above. feel free to pm if you are struggling to get thru the finetuning process, or if u r hearing things you are struggling to finetune.
streetdaddy OP
349 posts
 
Lloydlee,
What do you have your low pass filter cutoff set at?

lloydelee21
1,202 posts
 
Hi Streetdaddy,

I run my speakers in parallel to the Velodyne...meaning i do not 'cut off' my 2 main speakers at all using the Velodyne. i run the signal straight from my amp to my speakers...and run a separate signal straight from my preamp to the Velodyne.

At that point, i cut the Velodyne off from playing anything higher than 40hz. i use a steep 48db filter to really kill off the signal above that level...for some reason, it works well in my room...possibly due to nodes and other things i have not measured/bothered to investigate. seems to work to my ear.
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