Speaker testing software?

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Face
Face Posts: 14,340
edited November 2008 in Speakers
Where could I find software to test speaker FR without spending a fortune?

One that aids in crossover design would be a plus.

TIA,
Mike
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,176
    edited November 2008
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    Face wrote: »
    Where could I find software to test speaker FR without spending a fortune?

    One that aids in crossover design would be a plus.

    TIA,
    Mike

    What about this software from Partsexpress. I never used it before but the majority of the reviews were favorable.
    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?Partnumber=390-804

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2008
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    I would need something for higher frequencies, thank you though.

    Test tones and a radio shack SPL meter will only get me so far. :D
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2008
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    Are you talking about something that directly connects to a speaker like the woofer tester at PE but full range? Or something that measures with a mic in the room like REW?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2008
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    REW that goes full range.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
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    http://www.interdomain.net.au/~bodzio/
    http://audio.claub.net/software/jbagby.html
    http://www.ijdata.com/justMLS%20manual.pdf
    http://www.libinst.com/LspCAD.htm

    and this one http://www.libinst.com/see Praxis.

    You will also need a good soundcard and calibrated mic.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
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    Perfect, thanks!
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
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    forgot about this freebie for xover design.Steep learn curve but very good. http://www.speakerworkshop.com/
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  • melchionda
    melchionda Posts: 79
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    I'm not sure if this is frowned upon but 15 years later I have the same question. I'm looking for recommendations for testing software and a calibrated microphone to test my speaker performance. I've built a few subwoofers as well as upgraded the crossovers in a pair of Warfedales and completely re-did a pair of Polk bookshelf speakers. I'd love to see how they measure in my livingroom. (Whether or not I can do anything to improve how they measure is another story- but you have to start somewhere right?) I don't have a PC laptop so it would have to be MacOS or iOS compatible. Any recommendations?
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