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Audacy room correction. Corrected?


has anyone tried using the auto room correction feature on their receiver with out board amps attached?

I saw another thread recently about someone who bought an Audacy audio room correction/equalizer component as their gear did not have that facility built into their receiver. The person was quite impressed with the benefits once all the position testing and correction process was completed.

My Onkyo TX SR 805 has this auto room correction feature on board.

However, when I called to ask Onkyo about using the Audacy room correction feature in my own application, were I to use outboard amps, the tech (s) I spoke with said

"The Audacy (Audessey) feature does not work with auxilliary amps. Only when the 805 is connected directly to the speakers."

Hearing this info from a couple of Onkyo techs early on in my ownership, and prior to adding those amps, I dismissed the use of that benefit entirely, and never tried to use it.

So I was curious and emailed Audacy after perusing their website for more info on one of their room corection devices for myself. I told them of my situation, gear, and the info Onkyo tech support had provided me and was surprised to see them reply with this info:

“The Audessy feature on your 805 will work with or without outboard amps being connected to it. They also apologized for the misinformation.

Really? Whoa!?

Lovely. My problem now is having mislaid my micI can’t even find out for myself. lol

Audacy also said the mic supplied with the recievers was specific to the room correction system, therefore obtaining a better aftermarket mic would not perform as well. Their process is calibrated to the supplied mic. Further, they said the mic wire itself could be extended up to 25ft. Past that overall length they could not assure the results would be predictable.

Hmmm.

Do Other owners of Onkyo, Marantz, etc., receivers with this Audacy benefit built in, also hear such misinfomation about their Audacy supplied units not being capable of room correction in conjunction with out board amps too?

Has anyone tried to use the feature while amps were connected to their receiver?

Neither have I seen mention of this in any reviews on such featured receivers.

Now, if I can just find my mic!

Thanks. Hope this helps.
blindjim

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blindjim OP
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Found it! Finally.... Ha! I didn't need hanks, Cage or Indiana Jones after all.

Now for some serious calibrat-ulating.
blindjim OP
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.. we'll see.... soon as the mic comes out of hiding. Only reclining of the chair is in order presently.
blindjim OP
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Kal

My post here was because I found a total lack of info or misinformation on this particular application in my owners manual, reviews and in the Audiogon threads. As well as via the factory support arm.

As to your remarks...

1 My audiogon handle is reasonably accurate, unlike many, "blind jim". I use a screen reader which speaks text to me… It sure sounded like Audacy…no one is perfect.

2 Having once been a tech, I believe factory tech support should know what they are talking about… or now, at least I used to.

3 I believe in following directions as wwell so in advance of performing some operations not clearly covered in the owners manual, I tend to want to ask the factory about it… eg., Audessey + aux amps. Their info, twice from two different techs, intimated to me the above information

4 Mind telling me what is a “preamprocessors”… sounds like 'preamp scissors', to me. I’ll assume it is preamp/processors.

“Find your mic and do it”

Now that's just special.

Do me a favor Kal, Next time you want to look for something around your house or office, try doing it with your eyes closed. You and I will be on the same page then just about. Brieffly. you of course can simply open yours if frustration sets in or the search becomes too lengthy.
blindjim OP
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My picky factor has decreased somewhat over the years. it remains in force however and sufficient to the extent of a few trys at least. usually, I'll stop things prior to entering into tripel digits. At that point if unsuccessful, I'll simply move the chair.
blindjim OP
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Kal

Thanks for the links.

I apologize. My issues with authority are a greater issue than is my being ‘hard of seeing’. I had already mentioned I was seeking out my mic so reading your list of instructions, and that of finding it, and using it got to me a bit. I took the note (s) as dictatorial and shouldn’t have. I attached a tone to your post I regret. Further, I seldom mention my predicament and should not have here. I expect nothing anyone else shouldn’t as a rule.

I appreciate the links and yes, pursuing them fully is tedious at best. I usually glean that which is sought. Eventually.

I'll take the technical assertion under advisement. I had hoped or believed their 'scripts' were more in depth than my owners manual provided me.

My mention of your run on spelling of both words, preamp & processors, was my knock on your pointing out I messed up 'Audyssey'. I'll aim my spelling eye, better next time.

The ‘Tips’ are welcome too.
blindjim OP
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having perused much of the directions on the aVS Audyssey forum, the statement, "....is not a simple point and shoot operation" is an understatement.

Whoa.

Anyone making receivers which output surround sound via the headphone jack? There has to be a simpler way.... headphones might be it. Sheeesh.

I can't wait for the 'personal' HDMI X surround sound headset & HD view screens Combo Units to be released.

Do hurry, please. Lightweight, adjustable, and I'd like one in red & black... or covered in Corinthian leather.
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