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Duplicate room correction

My sub and my amp both offer room-correction functions. Is there any benefit to using both and, if so, in which order should they be run? In fact, should the first one even be enabled when I perform the second one's measurement procedure?

I can make an educated guess myself about how this should work, so I’m not inviting other random guesses. Is anybody aware of a more authoritative reference, maybe from a manufacturer or reputable analyst?

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erik_squires
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OP:  What amp do you have? An Anthem??

erik_squires
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Hey, good questions!

Room correction software all have an "opinion" about what the final outcome should be. The software in the sub and the software in your amp could very well come to different conclusions about what everything should sound like.

I’d keep it simple and let your amp lead, and the reason is that it will want to do more. Not only will it do EQ but also delay, levels, crossover settings and speaker matching.  Leave your sub with the highest possible crossover frequency so the amp has the most flexibility.

Subwoofer’s usually only adjust EQ for themselves.

Having said this, placement is important. Check the AM Acoustics Room mode simulator for the best placement locations for your speakers and listening location before doing any sort of calibration.

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