I discuss the bass performance of Audyssey, Dirac Live, Dirac Live Bass Control, Dirac Live ART and Multi-Sub Optimiser.
Bass Performance of Audyssey vs Dirac Live vs Dirac Live Bass Control vs MSO
Microphone Positioning Adapter (For Audyssey & YPAO)
The Mic Positioning Adapter is used for the Tight and Mid mic-patterns in Secrets of Audyssey and YPAO - The Lost Manual.
Audyssey MultEQ-X – Upcoming Features Beyond v1.5
Audyssey is already planning the next round of features for MultEQ-X. Here is a list that we are aware of.
Setting Up Dirac Live Loudness Curves on Denon / Marantz AVRs
I go through the process I took to configure my Cinema 50 for Equal-Loudness Curves with Dirac Live. You can do the same with your Denon or Marantz AVR.
Directional Bass – Achieving Even Coverage
I talk about a possible solution to the main issue with directional bass: even bass coverage.
What is Directional Bass and Do We Need It?
I investigate whether directional bass makes sense in the field of home cinema, and whether it points to another feature coming down time.
Marantz Cinema 40 versus Marantz Cinema 50
I take a look what the difference between the Marantz Cinema 40 versus Cinema 50 and if the Cinema 40 worth the $1000 extra cost.
Krix MX20 “Wall of Sound” Impressions
I give you my impression of Krix's MX20 "Wall of Sound" system, as well as tell you about its limitations and what we might do about it.
Plug Dirac Live USB Mic Directly into Denon or Marantz AVR (Updated)
Dirac Live will allow you to plug the UMIK-1 USB calibration microphone directly into the AVR, if you so wish, as opposed to the laptop or PC that Dirac Live is running on. As far as I understand, this is a first for Dirac Live! UPDATE 9 Jun 2023: Even though the manual does not... Continue Reading →
Audyssey is Officially Launching MultEQ-X Pro
MultEQ-X Pro is a software package that's available for A/V businesses and installers, as opposed to MultEQ-X that is consumer-oriented. While MultEQ-X Pro has been around for 6 months or so, if you new who to email to request access, Audyssey is officially launching the program across the board today, 14 March 2023. The following... Continue Reading →
Audyssey MultEQ-X Review
I finally review MultEQ-X and tell you what I like and not like about it. You can also trust me to break it while I'm at it.
Achieving Reference Playback with Audyssey
I discuss the 5 Pillars of Reference Playback that are required for Audyssey, and all other Room Correction algorithms.
Marantz AMP 10 “Warm Sounding”
Audioholics reports that the HDAMs in the AMP 10 are there to make the amp "warm sounding".
ToneWinner AT-300 9.3.4 / 7.3.6 Processor Review
I have a look at the ToneWinner AT-300, with a particular interest in its Auto-EQ and calibration functions...
A Low-Cost Alternative to the Marantz AV 10 and AMP 10
Want the latest separates from Marantz but don't quite have or want to spend the money? Here's an alternative!