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Does anybody pay a pro to dial their system in?

Bought a new system here and I’m shooting in the dark for what to expect. It sounds underwhelming to me and I feel I need a second pair of ears. My new system comprises of:

Benchmark AHB2

Benxhmark DAC3 

Totem1 bookshelf speakers

i know the system is not the problem, it’s me. All just muddy. Small room 12x8. I’ve added carpet and thick curtains on all three walls (behind speakers and both sides. On the sides I have two sets of curtains so I can open them in the middle so I don’t deaden the room too much. All in all I’m not thrilled at all at what I hear.

Over the last year Ive been listening day and night to a great “lively and exciting” set of headphones (Fostex TH900) which I love and maybe this has set a bar on what I’m looking for in a room system. I understand that a system and phones are two different experiences but for now the system doesn’t hold a candle to what the headphones are giving me.

I’m  wondering if hiring a professional to dial my system in would be a good idea as I really don’t know what to expect from the system and my small room.

thomastrouble

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gosta
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Yes, calling in an expert (for measurements and prof. advice) is a very good idea. 

You might have dampened your room a little too much in combination with a listening chair/speaker positioning that enhances the bass too much and gives a muddy sound in the mids as result.

I too recommend you to start with a very near-field positioning to find out how you like that.  

Haven't had the Totem One's but have had the Totem Sky's and they're certainly not muddy. Wouldn't use the One's below 80Hz.

Of course your room can handle bigger speakers. You just need to control them.

 

 

 

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