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The Latest Room Correction Equipment/Trends

Has anyone been able to try both the Deqx and Tact RCS2.2x in their system?
If so, can you describe the strengths and weaknesses of each, and ultimately, which did you prefer?
I see Tact are promoting corner placed subwoofers, time aligned and XO'd from their RCS2.2X
Has anyone tried this, if so, what results did you achieve?

Both these components seem to be highly regarded, amd both perform similar functions, but I wonder if one is significantly better than the other. My one experience with Tact was with the RCS2.0, which I found lacked transparency and seemed to suck the ambience from music. The newer and higher sampling 2.2x is probably a significant step forward.

Or perhaps the Rives PARC is a better solution. My understanding is that it works only with lower frequencies and does not handle midrange/HF signals.

Any thoughts on this evolving technology and how it works or might work in your system?

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cenline
238 posts
 
I know of a group of audio reviewers that love the Tact,however,your observation of a compromised signal is very accurate.I do not think that changing a audio signals phase is really a good correction.We go to huge lengths to maintain both electrical as well as time domain correctness.To assume that a device can change a signal rather than treating the room is a short cut that is compromised solution.I think the better way is to use the new resonators from fast audio,I am currently ordering a set from Avatar acoustics since they are truly amazing.I heard them totally change room signatures at CES and wouldn't have thought it possible for such a small device.If you are interested you can look them up under dealers or my old threads concerning Karan.Website is Avatar acoustics.com.Good hunting Dennis
henryhk
648 posts
 
If not I am not misguided, DEqx and tact both cannot accept DSD signals and thus SACD issues, if you intend or currently listen to SACDs.

On Rive's Parc: is it transparent to the source?
moonlightaudio
30 posts
 
I have DEQX and Lyngdorf and am a Dealer for Both.

The Lyngdorf system measures the speakers and the room then subtracts the rooms effect at the listening position.

It is very simple to use and if you like your speakers it allows you to hear their anechoic response at your listening position.

I also design speakers and find for that application the DEQX is superb, especially with the Earthworks Calibration kit.
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