The result is a convincing demonstration of the benefits of a well "time aligned" speaker system and whileone correction (major, in fact. :-) ) - once you did what drewan77 suggested you’ve corrected your speaker system become more time-COHERENT (not just simply time-aligned). Time-aligning is aligning the acoustical centers of the drivers while time-coherent means making an effort to ensure that the sound waves from each driver arrive at your ear at the same time. While you might not have achieved full time-coherency (you probably need to tweak DEQX a bit more) you’ve certain made a step in that direction. In time-alignment there is little guarantee that the sound from each driver will arrive at the same time at your ear but the action of time-aligning is a requirement for time-coherency.
DEQX Beginner seeking advice
Hello DEQX Users,
I have a demo PreMate on loan for 2 weeks. That is not much time, given the complexity of setup. For now, I am skipping speaker calibration and trying to get room EQ running well. It is the bass in my sealed basement room that's the problem most in need.
1. Is there an online tutorial on this? I looked at Nyal Mellor's YouTube entry, but I'm looking for something a little more detailed (but less than the manual).
2. Is it true that DEQX room EQ (unlike the TacT 2.2X I own) is applied to both channels, and can't be used to equalize each channel independently?
3. Is it also true that (unlike the TacT), a DEQX main/sub configuration does not automatically set time delays and levels relative to the mains? If so, how do most users accomplish this?
I will appreciate for any tips/help. At first impression, the DEQX DAC and xover sound considerably cleaner than the old TacT, but the complexity of setup is rather daunting.
Thanks!
Mike
P.S. I trust that starting a new thread is the right thing here, rather than hijacking the long, interesting, existing one.
I have a demo PreMate on loan for 2 weeks. That is not much time, given the complexity of setup. For now, I am skipping speaker calibration and trying to get room EQ running well. It is the bass in my sealed basement room that's the problem most in need.
1. Is there an online tutorial on this? I looked at Nyal Mellor's YouTube entry, but I'm looking for something a little more detailed (but less than the manual).
2. Is it true that DEQX room EQ (unlike the TacT 2.2X I own) is applied to both channels, and can't be used to equalize each channel independently?
3. Is it also true that (unlike the TacT), a DEQX main/sub configuration does not automatically set time delays and levels relative to the mains? If so, how do most users accomplish this?
I will appreciate for any tips/help. At first impression, the DEQX DAC and xover sound considerably cleaner than the old TacT, but the complexity of setup is rather daunting.
Thanks!
Mike
P.S. I trust that starting a new thread is the right thing here, rather than hijacking the long, interesting, existing one.
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make sure you guys read this long thread "Is DEQX a game changer" https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/is-deqx-a-game-changer we've discussed many of the questions you are asking in this thread..... thanks. |