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Room Setup .... REW .... Umik-1 ......Advice Please

I have a Umik-1 microphone on it’s way and I want some advice on the order to tackle things. I have already watched lots of videos and feel comfortable on setup and taking measurements. My question is more in the order to tackle the setup.

My system is a Goldnote DS-10 to a Coda 8 amplifier to Sopra 2 speakers. I have a Rel S510 sub-woofer and 2 large burlap bags filled with Rockwool Safe’n’Sound insulation I use as base traps.

This is my plan.

1. Set up the sub-woofer 1st at maximum crossover finding the best location (speakers off). Try to find the flattest curve. Move the Rockwool around to fine tune.

2. Turn off the sub and now move the Sopra’s around to find the best location.

3. Turn on everything and adjust the subs crossover and level to find the flattest curve.

My Goldnote has an adjustable DAC but I don’t believe it would have much of an affect. I am trying for best sound in a dedicated chair not as worried about overall room.

Is that a good order? Any other advice you can share?

Thanks

tundratoad

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erik_squires
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I would keep the bass traps out until you have everything as flat as you can/like, then add the traps and place then where you need them to finetune your setup.

 

With 2 traps it's really hard to over dampen the bass in an average room, and they help you get to flat a great deal.  Any EQ you do without them you'll have to redo after so at most I'd suggest:

  • Measure without
  • Put traps in
  • Measure
  • Flatten
erik_squires
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You might find this post helpful in terms of setting expectations.  The post is about how I avoided using a sub, but the measurements and examples will give you a good perspective on your goals.

 

 

erik_squires
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Don’t go for flat. Start with a target curve of +- 4 DB from 30 Hz to 10 kHz or so.

Use EQ to flatten any peaks in the sub.  If you are going to be using Roon as your media player app then I strongly encourage you get familiar with the DSP capabilities.

After you have gotten to flat but tilted adjust the subwoofer level by ear. +3 to +6 is often preferred.

Consider plugging the ports in your speakers. Especially good if you are using an EQ.. It will reduce distortion and improve dynamic range.

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