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Subwoofer: room 16 x 18.5....
Magfan said, "One theme running thru many posts is that measurements DoNot matter. The fuse guys and some of the cable guys are good examples. Nobody has demonstrated a way to measure a fuse good/bad. So, too, the cable goes unmeasured except for ... 
Subwoofer: room 16 x 18.5....
Magfan says, "Measurements of subs, while a good thing doesn't cut it in a real room.""Measurements of subs, like frequency response and max spl are near-meaningless.""Measuring for location is more advantageous, but still a hassle. Room boundry s... 
Anything new with digital room correction?
Hi, Shashav said, "I measured it using TACT".Thanks for answering.Job well done!Bob 
Anything new with digital room correction?
Sahav says, "Yes, I have a couple of nulls above 100Hz, but not exceeding 3-4dB."How do you know this? How do you know what is happening in the lower freq (20hz to 100hz)? Just curious.Bob 
Information on Acoustat 2plus2 speaker upgrades.
Jimikobi said, "Also does anybody know how to make them look better than they do."Turning off the lights is probably the only thing you can do.Bob 
Holographic imaging
Hello, I wonder if it is changing the speakers or even the preamps electrical dampning or its"Q". Therefore affecting the tightness of the sound and its affect on the rooms acoustics. Think of the Marchand Bassis.Bob 
Is your image centred?
Have you tried a mono LP? Now, that should be centered image. Use a simple production, uncomplicated one, such a a single voice or instrument. There are also test records for center channel.Bob 
Our home system: How good it is?
"The low frequencies pass straight through as though it wasn't there just as they also do for the glass wall."In your wildest dreams this may be true."Mid to high frequency reflections are beneficial in many respects, to home listening experiences... 
the process is more challenging than the result
I am 180 degrees diametrically opposed to every paragraph in your post. Except for "such a quest, could be the reason so many used components are available for sale."If you consider that a paragraph.Bob 
bass in the room
Hi Flnrlamb you said, "I would start by playing some test tones(bass) through your sytem, and measure with a Sound Level meter (yes, EVERY audio-enthusiest needs a Radio Shack SPL - NEEEEEEDS!). This will tell you "which" frequency-response holes ... 
bass in the room
"Getting a Radio Shack meter and taking measurements, recording them, using one of the spreadsheets that help you correct the inaccuracy of the meter and moving the sub around is better. Check out the many posts here on"Or you coud get Room EQ Wiz... 
Why does my headphone set up sound better ?
Hello, it is because you are eliminating your room.Bob 
fine tuning speaker placement
Hi Newbee, you said,"You can not correct it by adding room acoustic treatments",Why would that be true?And you also said "I don't know of a reliable visual aid for the entire FR outside of some equalizers."The free program Room EQ Wizard at the Ho... 
fine tuning speaker placement
Hi Blindjim and Glai, Try the Room Eq Wizard at the Home Theatre Shack. It is a free program that will show your in room freq response along with RT60m time and it will also generate waterfall plots, amongst other useful features. All that you nee... 
speakers for classical music
Hi Atmasphere, you said, "This recording puts most speaker/amp combinations right flat on their face nearly right away, if you are unwilling to change the volume as it plays.'Could you explaine to me what you mean by this. Are you saying you need ...