Room Correction software and SDA...
nooshinjohn
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I am looking to get my hands on the Arcam AVR30. In theory, I am looking to the Arcam to replace my Pioneer AVR and my Pass Labs stack. My goal is to vastly simplify my setup by getting top quality gear and reduce the number of components needed to enjoy my setup.
My question is basically this... what has been the experience of those using room correction software such as Dirac Live and others when SDA speakers are used? I know my Pioneer had a heck of a time trying to figure the 1.2TL's out, and I suspect a similar or harder time with the L800 because of the baffle angles.
Any advice on how best to set this stuff up?
My question is basically this... what has been the experience of those using room correction software such as Dirac Live and others when SDA speakers are used? I know my Pioneer had a heck of a time trying to figure the 1.2TL's out, and I suspect a similar or harder time with the L800 because of the baffle angles.
Any advice on how best to set this stuff up?
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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I love Dirac live with my conventional speakers! Only room correction I’ve
ever used with two channel and it makes a significant positive difference. But…my used Arcam SR250 has been a nightmare. I bought it as a demo and did not purchase a warranty. Big mistake…I loved it when it worked, sounded incredible, but the power supply is failing. I have been dreading calling the shop for a repair estimate…Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
I did it once years ago, I ended up disconnecting the crossover cable during the calibration. Can’t remember the results now. So this is a big help.Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
At least with the old speakers, the baffle was flat. I would imagine that the 15 degree offset of the new ones will only mess up the calibration, cable connected or not.I did it once years ago, I ended up disconnecting the crossover cable during the calibration. Can’t remember the results now. So this is a big help.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
Since that is the setup, I’m not sure it would hurt, just a thought though.
Good luck.Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
I tried the Audyssey on my Onkyo pre/pro. Works great for movies. SUCKS for stereo though. It can never get the balance right with the SDA's. Even with the crossfeed cable disconnected. I just use the pure direct mode for stereo music listening and bypass all of that stuff.
