HOW to make SPEAKERS SOUND BETTER! Speaker Placement and EQ Video

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► HOW TO MAKE SPEAKERS SOUND BETTER - Speaker Placement and EQ Video
CHAPTERS
00:00 HOW TO EQ SPEAKERS - ROOM EQ TUTORIAL
00:19 MY METHODS - HOW TO MAKE ANY SPEAKER SOUND BETTER
00:55 WHAT YOU NEED TO RUN ROOM EQ - MATERIALS LIST
02:42 CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM TO MINIDSP
04:11 LAUNCHING ROOM EQ
04:42 CALIBRATING YOUR SOUNDCARD
05:38 TAKING YOUR FIRST MEASUREMENT (HOW TO MEASURE A SPEAKER)
07:52 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEASUREMENTS
09:32 USING MEASUREMENTS TO GUIDE YOUR SPEAKER PLACEMENT
10:52 EQ YOUR SPEAKERS
11:32 DEFINING TARGET SETTINGS
12:33 MAKING CORRECTIONS
14:44 MINIDSP FILTERS
16:38 WRAP UP
18:16 KRISTI’S BEFORE & AFTER EQ IMPRESSIONS
19:26 CAN YOU USE AN INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER TO EQ YOUR SPEAKERS?
19:50 HOW TO CONNECT & EQ USING AN INTEGRATED AMP
20:30 CAN YOU USE A HOME THEATER RECEIVER TO EQ YOUR SPEAKERS?
21:15 GRAPHICAL EQ EXPLAINED
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@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

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@bzdtemp Жыл бұрын

An request/suggestion for Kristi - for those of us living in the EU shopping outside the EU often adds cost, depending on what and where 30% or more is not unseen. Even worse some of the sellers you link to do not even ship here, like for example the seller of the UMIK-2 do not ship to Denmark (I can't say if they will ship to other EU countries). It would be cool if your links to gear also came in a EU version, then us inside the EU could shop and still support the channel.

@robertmacdonald345 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video, Just wondering How do you feel abort Receivers that Have an audio set up feature for home theater setups. Cheers another good video. I have an Old Onkyo with the Audessy feature.

@Prerich45 Жыл бұрын

This is hot!!!! I know how to do this (you know I've been doing this for over a decade), but this was a very straight forward video. I use a piece of software to load things manually. You could have also transferred your measurements as a coefficient (biquad) into the MiniDsp! Awesome video!!!!!

@jonwardell9266 Жыл бұрын

Great video, especially since I recently moved into a new place and am limited on what I can do as far as room treatment goes.I wished that my equipment had dirac or room perfect built in. Even considered selling some of my stuff and replacing it with stuff that does. I think I will go ahead and buy a minidsp and microphone and see how it works for me. A couple of Questions in general though. What to do first, room treatment then dsp or vice versa? And two, I've also noticed recently how many KZfaq "audiophiles" "/audio enthusiasts have all played follow the leader with room treatments. How did all the "golden ear" audiophiles get by for so many years before DSP and room treatments were a thing?

@cobisegev 9 ай бұрын

Hi Andrew I hope you are well I was impressed by your video on minidsp. I am interested in buying minidsp shd and umic-2 Not found on Amazon's website according to the link you gave Can you recommend me where to order. I live in 11038 Nashville Dr Hollywood fl 33026 Best regards, cobi

@clintonlyon4830 Жыл бұрын

Andrew your very kind to of offered this how to for all your subscribers. I can only imagine that most other channels would have kept this only available to Members/Patrons, your support for the viewers is awesome. Thanks for all you and Kristi do.

@ZubairAbbass 3 ай бұрын

I think you have not got the chance to watch OCD's videos yet. 😂😂😂

@keithksenopoulos295 Жыл бұрын

One of the few home audio youtube personalities who actually truely knows what they are talking about! No BS, no fluff, take it or leave it information! A true and talented educator. Thank you!

@crm4742 Жыл бұрын

Do I want to see more content like this? Absolutely!! Literally no one else in your space is providing trustworthy reviews and showing their viewers how to maximize their systems. That shows you care. Your channel is valuable and worth paying for in my opinion. I just purchased an SHD and learned more in your video than I have in the last ten videos on other channels. Many thanks to you and Kristy for what you do.

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

That’s so very kind. We are so glad this has been helpful!!

@mw3640 Жыл бұрын

I ordered a minidsp with DIRAC yesterday, the timing of this video is insane.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

So glad! I hope it helps. As I say in the video, there's a myriad of ways to tackle some of these issues so feel free to experiment and do what works best for you!

@kiptanoi4422 Жыл бұрын

What type of dsp with dirac did you order? (Link please) And is there anyway to do this with other things other the one in the description (Minidsp devices) here on this Video.

@isaacsykes3 Жыл бұрын

19:17 Thank you. Please keep the content coming.

@isaacsykes3 Жыл бұрын

19:17 Thank you. Please keep the content coming.

@eidanelbaz Жыл бұрын

This is why I keep watching your channel, absolutely amazing! I love the diversity in content and reporting styles. You can be technical at times or nontech. Design and esthetics are always a priority as well (thanks Kristi 😉). Love you two dearly. Thank you for keeping me entertained every weekend. 🙏

@eidanelbaz Жыл бұрын

Forgot to ask, I assume the same protocol for freq and gain changes applies to a Marantz AV 8805A processor correct? I was thinking of upgrading my AV to the new Cinemea line because of the new addition of DIRAC but now with miniDSP, another viable option!

@alexorigoni8626 Жыл бұрын

This is great content. I realize it may not garner as many views as a speaker or AVR review, but putting out the occasional tech video is not only massively helpful to your audience (probably for more of them than realize it), but it might well bring in some new viewers that are searching for this kind of content, as opposed to home theater products.

@kjbunnyboiler Жыл бұрын

Superb Andrew and Kristi, well worth the effort. Thank you, a couple of points though. This should also be possible with and older amplifier with a dedicated tape monitor circuit. For those that are unsure, if your amp has old mechanical switches in which a lever is moved or a row of buttons are pressed (and the previous button pops out) for input selection and it has a separate “tape monitor” switch/button this should be possible as well. This circuit was designed so you could monitor the sound you were recording directly off the tape (on a three head tape machine) without rewinding it and playing it back. This circuit was also utilised for old analogue graphic equalisers, effects units etc. The second point is, we saw Andrew from head to toe tonight for the first time. I had thought all these years Kristi had married a Max Headroom clone that she’d created🤣🤣🤣🤣. Keep up the great work👍👍

@-MarkWinston- Жыл бұрын

Bout time you made this vid Andrew and I thank you from the very bottom of my heart. Gives newcomers an insight to the world of Dirac and calibration. Changes the system completely like listening to completely different speakers. Yes, it doesnt change the dispersion and distortion of the speakers but the bulk of our perception lies in the tonality. Thank you once again drew!

@Bladecutter Жыл бұрын

Kristi's questions were especially helpful.

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

So glad to know that!

@syndromeramo Жыл бұрын

Been watching your content for some time. I really find the video well produced, the commentary very well thought through, honest and concise. I have been using REW for about a year on and off but only recently really starting to grasp the correct way to use it. I must say that this video is probably the best to cover room correction. Most others either just focussed on the REW and missed on the hardware connections, microphone setup etc. Great job! Keep the videos coming!

@Sammy-wz9jy Жыл бұрын

What a great job on video you two! I have not found a better video on REW or Room Corrections for novices. Adding the minidsp shd was a game changer for my system. I wish I had this video about a year ago :) I hope this video gets 500k views. Upvote for 2 more videos- subs eq and speaker/sub time-alignment. Thank you again for the video!

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

🤩

@alonsohernandez2860 11 ай бұрын

I never comment on anything but DSP is the next step in my hifi journey. Please make more dsp videos!!! Thanks for all of your guys’ hard work!!

@dodpr Жыл бұрын

Great info. I had no idea. And Thank you Kristi for asking about using it with a integrated amp.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

I hope you find this video helpful. Thanks for watching!

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

So glad to have helped out in some way!

@Benzinewraith Жыл бұрын

Definitely appreciate this kind of content.

@zoltangz Жыл бұрын

Finally!!! Someone who systematically and slowly explains each step how to REW and minidsp set-up in EQ -ing a stereo system!!! More please!!

@joepelletier5381 Жыл бұрын

Super handy. Been using rew for years manually guessing at eq adjustments and checking, super excited to check out the rew output function, save me 23 measurements. Thanks guys!

@anthonydickinson9293 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for stepping out to help the community with this video!

@dsnyder0cnn Жыл бұрын

The best intro to REW + miniDSP that I've ever seen. Super nice work! The rabbit hole is deep on this topic, and I realize that you intentionally kept things high level here, a call I very much agree with. I'm looking forward to seeing more depth on this topic in future videos. Too many audiophiles and music enthusiasts leave loads of performance and listening engagement potential on the table because they are afraid to take this first step. This will help many more of them do just that. Well done!

@HomeTheaterCommish Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your walk thru. Thank You.

@MasonJohnAnderson 6 ай бұрын

Watched Part 1 And 2, and love to see you tackling these types of tutorials! It would be great if you did a part 3 and dug even further. I’m currently struggling with time alignment between my Mains and or Center Channel with my subwoofer, there’s too many contradicting threads out there, and it’s taking forever trying to yield the best results! Would love if you dug more into REW/MiniDSP between the other manufacturers auto-calibration systems, specifically Audyssey, and fine tuning a full Atmos system instead of just stereo. Always enjoy the clean, concise, non-cheesy, thorough content your videos provide.

@scott001music Жыл бұрын

Love this Andrew and Kristie! Great vid!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@briandunn957 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Very easy to understand! I think a great extra step for those who have this process down would be to take mic readings at multiple locations, such as where your 2 ears would be in the sweet spot, or maybe a few more locations if it's for TV/movies as well and you have other people sitting with you (although people watching movies probably have an AVR and may not have an external amp so MiniDSP would be hard to integrate). Then combine/average the readings. Moving the mic even an inch or two can change the measured response a lot, especially for bass. So if you correct for one spot, you may be negatively affecting the sound a few inches or 6-12" away. Audyssey, DIRAC etc does this when it has the user measure multiple, up to 8~ locations before calculating filters.

@mrjuanderfuI Жыл бұрын

This video is 🔥🔥🔥 I'm a bit busy/newb to figure this all out on my own but have always wanted to do this. I can't wait to try this. Thanks 🙏

@MichaelPedder Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for all the content you deliver to us. This video was especially enjoyable.

@AccidentalArts Жыл бұрын

This is the easiest-to-follow and most user friendly REW tutorial I've come across. Helped a lot - thanks, Andrew!

@cinqiwc Жыл бұрын

Great video! I was just messing with REW and the Umik-1 this afternoon and found out I need a longer USB cable. You also learned me I need the 90 degree calibration file and you showed how to make the graph more clear with the smoothing out option. Now I have to see how to get the pc audio calibrated and then I’m going back to your video and do a few more measurements.

@rynev3392 Жыл бұрын

I already knew almost everything in the video but I find it helpful to stay sharp with tips and tricks that other people know. I also find it satisfying to see the before and after results that people get. Another Great video as usual

@lesterd6480 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen mini dsp & rew explained in such a simple manner. I’ve seen other content creators & I was like this looks very technical. But after seeing your video I’m going to purchase the set up & will look forward to your video on calibrating the subs.

@J.R.Hernandez73 Жыл бұрын

Love it! I'm sooo ready for subwoofer eq!

@lonniefarmer7067 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes I have done that rodeo a few times and back in the day (early 90's and a meter) it took me a week, now inside 45 min on a 7.2.4. Audyssey and speaker distance is a near hit and then after 100hrs I tweak for the great room as it has to load a bit more to the rear for the heights to sound correct.

@masonpoling4361 Жыл бұрын

Subwoofer EQ video much needed! Having a hard time integrating into my system.

@bksve6505 Жыл бұрын

A parametric EQ makes a lot of sense to me. Even without automated room correction it can help to fine tune the sound to the taste of the user and to compensate critical room modes. I am happy with my RME DAC that offers that functionality without any kind of external software. Tone control in the digital domain does not degrade the sound quality as much, compared to the analog domain. It should be standard for every DAC.

@davidani1997 Жыл бұрын

This is the best content I’ve seen in a while, please keep it going this simple

@dharminderkalsi2311 Жыл бұрын

Surprised how well your system measures even before EQ! I’m sure the EQ helps, but even without EQ it’s pretty impressive.

@lguyot2 Жыл бұрын

I’m ready for your sub-woofer video! Excellent insights. You provide wonderful videos 👍👍

@Swiper1911 Жыл бұрын

I'm using the Mini DSP FLEX Balanced "With Dirac" as my Preamp connected to my pc and love it. really helped fix response in my room.

@Warmongere Жыл бұрын

Just found your videos a couple days ago and you have helped tremendously in helping figure out what I want out of my home theater in my new house.

@mikerhodes9198 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. Well done.

@TheTuckmon Жыл бұрын

I loved this so very useful.

@maxpower78-15 Жыл бұрын

Right on. Nothin wrong with a little know how

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks Max, appreciate you tuning in AND YES, this may be a better, more value-oriented way to improve your system rather than buying new gear.

@josephchamberlain3681 Жыл бұрын

I really love educational content. Also lifestyle, comments on outside of the box use-cases for gear, hifi hacks, and the overall macro of the the hifi space. Thanks for stepping outside reviews again. Looking forward to more.

@ericeasterbrooks5530 Жыл бұрын

Loved the slow tutorial...made it super simple! Thanks an informative watch

@terrym1065 Жыл бұрын

Great advice and learning experience, thanks. I've never done this so it's totally new to me, I just place the speakers where they "sound" the best to me and that's it. Of course I'm overwhelmed anyway account my space is rather open but small-ish, has a cathedral ceiling, sunken floor and I'm using a pair of "ads L1590-2" speakers with a Pioneer SX-1980 receiver I bought new years ago, but they still rock bro. Thanks again.

@juanpedro3082 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. I use for many years the auto eq . To contribute something, the use of the min dsp is very complicated. I use the DBX driverack PA 2 and it has a 3-way control mode (bass, midrange, treble) with its adjustable crossovers, with a level leveling of each of the ways and an automatic self-equalization of frequencies in plane or Harman curve . In addition to many other customizable options (times, equalization reverberations per channel, suppressors, etc). Andriw is an option to take into account since the use is very easy for the results and it is integrated into the device itself with its own and easy APP. I hope this helps and continue with your wonderful videos with the contributions of your lady.Saludos desde España.

@kcganesh70 9 ай бұрын

You made it look so simple. Waah, what a presentation.. now I will try REW without any hesitation. Thanks so much.

@jeffcats88 Жыл бұрын

I have been doing what's suggested in your video for quite a few years now. I've been a firm believer that acoustics are the biggest "component" you can invest into - and it's impressive how little you have to spend to get going. One thing to note for your viewers is, to apply EQ filters, you don't need a miniDSP. You can also get it done using Equalizer APO, which runs natively in the background on a Windows PC. This only works for the sound output from the PC, but if you want a cheap way to see what kind of difference it can make, you can give this a go. This is how I got started with EQing because splurging for a miniDSP wasn't in the cards at the time. You only need a measuring mic and Room EQ Wizard. Another bit I've discovered is that sometimes EQing above 200Hz makes the sound worse. This is because PEQs sometimes mess with the phasing in higher frequencies - something DIRAC resolves - and it can result in poorer sound. If you're finding this then I suggest focusing on EQing bass only, which is where 70+% of your acoustic issues are anyways. Clearing up the bass makes a huge difference so it's worth focusing on this only. I do find that DIRAC works very well for the rest of the range if you want to EQ everything. Secondly, none of this replaces room treatments. For anyone out there thinking, can I do this and not bother with treating my space? No. Room treatments are king. EQing will make things better, but definitely won't make your sound perfect (which is the one thing I disagree with in this video). Most acoustic issues are generated from reflections in the space, which can only be tamed through physical room treatments designed to absorb or diffuse sound waves. Finally, I'd like to see your subwoofer video because in my opinion, where EQing makes the most difference is with bass, so using this for tuning subwoofers is its most ideal application. I hope you'll cover crossing over vs. running speakers full range w/ subs, too, since there are varying opinions on that. Overall great video. It's nice to see more of this because so many audiophiles concentrate on their gear instead of the real issue, which is acoustics. I started going through a lot less "upgradeitis" phases once I improved the acoustics in my space through measuring and EQing. Just remember this doesn't make your sound perfect, it only helps get you there. But it is a necessary part of getting there.

@Marc-eh4ib Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This process has always seemed too confusing, especially after opening the REW program and not seeing/knowing where to start. Andrew, you’ve made it very clear. I’m off to order a mic. Thank you!!!

@Mike81111 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! I can do it without mini-dsp because my source is always from the pc. All I use is REW, Equalizer APO and Dayton Audio microphone. This tutorial totally works for my setup also.

@stephenbrockway5899 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one... can't wait for more. I am using a DBX Driverack PA2+ in my main system. I am also bi amping with it. Totally different ballgame from the MiniDSP. The Driverack's auto setup has you moving the mic to different positions in the room. The mic plugs into the Driverack (via XLR) and you use an app on your phone or iPad.

@jimalbruzzess2445 Жыл бұрын

Hello Andrew and Kristi, yes !!!! Please keep this type of video coming. It's so helpful. It will take me a ton of time to learn, but so what. Thank you so much.

@nelsondesilva3916 Жыл бұрын

Yours is the only video I managed to watch till the end and enjoyed! Perhaps it's the slick presentation and the easy step by step instructions. Either way, I'm looking forward to the next video 🤞

@brightenthecorners07 Жыл бұрын

I have been really hoping you would put together a video such as this. Thank you! ❤🎉

@aaronlane05 Жыл бұрын

You couldn’t have explained those steps any clearer, that was great. So much info to take on board and I bet I end up watching this video multiple times to make sure I do this right if I go to use the software. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, was good to get an insight into what you have to do each time you set up a review for the viewers. Happy to see more of these videos to.

@ajaysinghaca Жыл бұрын

Terrific job Andrew. I’ve been using Room EQ for a while now. Took me a lot of time, frustration and did I mention a lot of time, to get the hang of it. Had your video had been around then, I would have saved countless hours. Great job and look forward to seeing your part deux

@brandonwinstead5128 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m pretty new to hifi and have been wanting to try this out but was a little hesitant because it seemed complicated. Great tutorial!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

I hope this makes the process a little less scary.

@MrJamesIreland Жыл бұрын

Ready for subwoofer video 👍

@roadxrunner8 Жыл бұрын

Andrew your a very natural teacher thanks! You got a couple audio dudes following you here in Austin tx. Thanks again

@syanhc Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video. One of the best so far! Once I get my own place, I’ll be definitely doing this in a new room!❤ You are the best!!! I’ll be watching this again and again each time I move!!!

@jimcarmon8510 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kristi!

@SteveRig82 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks!

@johnchappell4794 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! Based on your previous videos I purchased a pair of R600's and a sub-woofer. My room is an odd shape and was struggling with the set-up. Thanks again and Look forward to Pt2 - the subwoofer.

@williammitchell3271 Жыл бұрын

For more years than I care to admit, I'd place my Advents wherever they would fit in a room, crank them up and enjoy the music. I've gone through a couple of upgrades since then and eventually learned the benefits of placement, but honestly, I like a natural sound, warts and all. It feels real to me. I respect anyone who wants a perfectly flat response curve. Hats off to you, but not for me.

@howardskeivys4184 Жыл бұрын

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@hiterss Жыл бұрын

Andrew I don't know people that have the time,or care for this type of "stuff" but I do . Sadly, I do not know people that is, this much into audio systems; but my god your explanations are god given!!! I love your content and feel more safe and confident when, thinking about investing in a audio setup that I'll end up enjoying countless of hours.

@davecroft2991 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this info. I already bought the buchardt amp and while it is not nearly as detailed as your process and probably not a precise, its easy and has noticable results. But one day when I get the time I plan to do implement your process. cheers!

@danielferreiratrujillo Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful. And of course we need more videos. Thanks again from Spain.

@deathstryker666 Жыл бұрын

This was great. I just started experimenting with taking measurements in my room. It's definitely helped me identify some issues in my room that I'm working on. A part 2 on Sub EQ would be awesome!

@hsavov Жыл бұрын

These types of videos are of great value and I thank you and Kristi so much! I have already saved this one in my Useful Technology Videos playlist and am looking forward to more videos from the series!

@Karto86 Жыл бұрын

10/10 video, great job!

@mefinnegan92 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video! I only have experience using auto EQ like Audessy, but I can definitely see myself returning to this video multiple times in the future when I’m ready for more advanced room correction!

@garykarczewski6678 Жыл бұрын

Room treatments are important, however room correction is great too. When used in balance almost any speaker system will sound very good.

@ddube23 Жыл бұрын

Great video and thank you for this as I have a couple setups in my house and now have a plan of how to measure and make improvements without new gear

@robintaylor1296 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, this is exactly the sort of content I love to see. It's so hard very often to really get an idea of how to do this sort of project. I have used instructions like this to build my roon core, for instance. So yes, I really would like more of this sort of content.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know Robin and thank you for watching!

@adamkwasnaza Жыл бұрын

I just picked up a mini dsp hd and the Umik 1. Getting my system professionally calibrated next week.

@immutabledew2175 Жыл бұрын

I bought a Schiit Lokius EQ to keep the signal chain all analog. ASR rated it highly as long as gain is only reduced. Frequency and Q are fixed and quite wide. Seems like hitting a protruding nail with a jackhammer. It reduces the peaks but does affect the area around the problem. Used in conjunction with REW, I was able to take the harshness out of the sound. Will continue to experiment with placement and room treatments.

@GarzaLovesYou Жыл бұрын

This information in invaluable. Thank you for taking the time to explain this Andrew! Looking forward to fine tuning 😁

@mckinleyparkbikes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this together .

@ArjunGovind Жыл бұрын

Thanks much Andrew and Kristi!

@ScheleIndiaan Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 that was informative.

@DrAlanWeinstein Жыл бұрын

Perfect video! Been using the miniDSP SHD since you both recommended it. It is the best piece of equipment I have purchased for my system except a blackout sleep mask I use when listening so there is absolutely no visual light when listening. The $1400 SHD is worth every penny and the best piece of equipment I have purchased. The sleep mask is the second best piece of equipment I have ever purchased .😂

@oscwede Жыл бұрын

MORE VIDS LIKE THIS PLEASE!

@slyfoxx8540 Жыл бұрын

Love the tutorials Andrew, extremely helpful👍👍

@carlosv9008 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I have never done this, now I will 😊. Brilliant

@oct2274 Жыл бұрын

This was an amazing video! Thank you so much for this!

@christkallimanis4621 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Even how to videos for beginners on how to hook up basic audio components. Or how to properly set up a turntable that has a weighted tone arm. MM/MC differences and how to set up. Thank you so much for your videos.

@andyneeb7481 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. I like your simple approach, looking forwarded to part 2. I think a lot of people have a hard time with subwoofer integration. I have a Denon HT and bought MultEQ. I only use room correction from 300 hz to 4000 hz. I think you have to be careful not to lose the favour of the speaker, because the flaws are what give the speaker character (with in reason).

@murraycampbell1548 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JKadison Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the information. It’s great to know how to do it right. The more information the better to get the most out of your system.

@postjm9 Жыл бұрын

One note, much as I love you guys: When you address beginners and say REW will work on most any computer, you might want to note that it can't run on chromebooks. My parents only have those, and they wouldn't know the difference.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Fair enough, thanks for the note.

@3184Patrick Жыл бұрын

Great video. So happy you made this. As a Yamaha fan I was always wondering how to start with the manual peq. I’d love to see a couple more of these videos- Subwoofer measurements peq Measuring with REW to adjust avr (Yamaha) I think there are thousands of people like me who can rock setting up a avr and running ypao etc but fine tuning on the web control features seems daunting.

@FirstNameLastName-tb3rm Жыл бұрын

Bro! 1000 yeses for more videos like these. I’ve been waiting for this since I’ve been seeing the minidsp in your videos. I’ve watched a lot of REW videos, and you made that look easy. Thank you. 2 thumbs up!

@eladioflores3748 Жыл бұрын

Awesome work Andrew as always love your videos you and your wife put out for all of us.

@kentoskentos8428 Жыл бұрын

Awesome information Andrew. Thank you sooo much.

@jonparks3 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Love it! More please!!!

@Brian.M Жыл бұрын

I got a miniDSP for Christmas and still haven't used it. I think it's finally time 😅👍

@sp33dracer10 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful, thanks for making this type of video. Looking forward to the low-end tuning guide soon!

@MrPlixer Жыл бұрын

This one has been one of the most interesting and useful videos I have seen recently. Please, go ahead with more of this kind of videos. THANKS!!!

@bhavsun Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, very thorough and follawable! Thank you

@charlesking678 Жыл бұрын

I started in this hobby as a car audio guy (I still am into car audio!), but the Rockford fosgate 3sixty3 was my first time ever hearing dsp implemented into a system. I have had a minidsp c6×8 and I currently have a helix dsp pro in my f150 with a fully active system and would never install a system without dsp. Personally I find dsp tuning difficult as hell. I just pay a professional for a tune and sit back and enjoy the music. I may give this a try for a home setup. Seems much easier to use.

@ryann7736 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos! Please keep them coming! Always spot on and inciteful! Recently bought a JBL 5.1 soundbar, Denon 3700, and Emotiva BasX amp based on your reviews! All are amazing! Just a quick tip you can save a lot of time by exporting your PEQ filters from REW using "Save filter coefficients to file" and selecting your target device. It only works for certain devices like MiniDSP 2x4-HD. On the MiniDSP you can then go to advanced and select import! Hope that helps!