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MCINTOSH ROOM CORRECTION PROGRAM- HOW TO RUN

I just bought a Mcintosh MX 160 Home Theater Controller.  I have read that running the Mcintosh Room Correction Program is quite complicated and time consuming.  I have tried finding local HT installation companies that would do this for me, along with supplying and programing a remote control for me.  They either don’t know the Mac system, or want several thousand dollars to do this for me.  I even tried Best Buy in my area, who has full Mcintosh Demo rooms.  He wanted $4500 to $7500 to do these two things, using their GEEK SQUAD people.  This seems pretty outlandish to me?  Is there anyone in the lower half of Michigan, or upper half of Ohio that knows how to do these two jobs?  I would gladly pay for your travel and a day of helping me out.  I’ m retired, and not computer qualified to take on these two jobs.  Thank all of you for reading this, and pointing me in a good direction.

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deep_333
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Be patient and read the manual slowly cover to cover...Some manuals can be a bit vague if you are new to the eco system.

In such instances, get on the "home theater enthusiasts" groups on FB and ask if anyone lives near you. Some nerd who lives nearby might volunteer and get you set up for free...especially if you offer some vodka with freshly squeezed (fresh fresh fresh) orange juice.

The nerds who’ve been rattling around with it for a long time may know more about some quirks than the pro installers.

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kr4
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It uses "Room Perfect" which is one of the easiest RCs and it generally works very well. Full instructions are in the manual on page 28.

What do you find difficult?

 

FWIW, almost every local dealer/shop that I have dealt with has had no interest in adjusting or installing any piece of equipment that they have not sold. The prices that they quote are meant to deter you without saying either that they can’t do it or that they refuse to do it.  If you live near me (NYC - UES), I'll do it for a beer.

 

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tony1954
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Can't say I am familiar with McIntosh room correction, but the idea that implementing it would cost $4500 to $7500 is bizarre. I stay away from room correction in two channel, but I do use ARC correction with my Anthem AVR.

Everything (microphone, cabling and mic stand) came with the AVR and doing the room correction took about 15 minutes.

I would source out a HT or McIntosh forum. Surely someone can provide some answers and help.

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