Is DEQX a game changer?

Kr4, Bifwaynee,
Thanks for the responses. Its good to know that the settings will remain intact even with a power failure event.

I have no problem using a mic near the speakers to obtain the speaker characteristic settings. But, moving 215 lb. speakers is not an easy task.

I know I'm repeating myself (I'm old so its ok) I just think if a unit can be constructed that is much more user friendlier, I, and many others would probably buy it.

Are you listening DEQX ?

My thoughts about this are in my review. ;-)

Kal

Kal, I reread your review. Your comments are consistent with my anecdotal experience.

DEQX really needs to do a better job with a user-friendly instruction manual. Perhaps, even default "(recommended)" settings and promsst for the non-tech user.

Even still .. a great addition to the audiophile's tool box.

I heard their room at the RMAF and do not believe DEQX is a game changer. My impression consists of a catch 22 scenario. Hotel rooms are difficult to achieve a decent sound. DEQX is suppose to correct room responses and fix this situation. The DEQX room sounded way more boomy than it should have when DEQX was bypassed - making it seem to me like they purposely made the room sound worse than it should have. It sounded slightly better with DEQX engaged, but "game changer" is a pretty strong statement, and unlike many rooms at RMAF that I enjoyed multiple visits, I had no desire to return to the DEQX room after leaving. It probably didn't help that the DEQX folks running the room were the most pushy and annoying people working the show.

Well folks, we'll see how the DEQX works out in my room and with my speakers. The speakers (SP Tech Revelations) are too big for my room (will be moving shortly and couldn't turn down on those speakers). So I am really hoping for some real help from the room correction functionality.

Will let y'all know how the HDP-4 works out for me.