KenMasters
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I've dabbled with EQ over the years, but have always ended up favouring the results I got with Audyssey XT32. Recently though, with the advent of new subs that offer 7 band PEQ, I thought I'd make a more concerted effort of it.
My system consists of KEF LS50 Metas and dual Arendal 1723 1S subwoofers, which sit in an asymmetrical open plan living-room. I've treated the room as best I can, mindful of not provoking the ire of my wife, and have done the necessary measurements to figure out best seating and placement.
The only tools I have at my disposal for EQ is the 7 band PEQ of the subs and my Denon AVR's graphic equaliser. On the equaliser side I was very light on the EQ, following the natural in-room response, on the sub side I needed to cut quite heavily towards the low end to bring the bass down as the rise is quite dramatic.
This is the response I'm accustomed to using Audyssey (Flat):
This is what I came up with:
More details:
I'm still getting used to the adjustment, not sure how I feel about it to be honest. Sometimes I really like it, sometimes I wonder if the bass isn't too aggressive - but I'm also aware I'm hyper focusing on the details and there's a level of anchor bias having grown accustomed to the way Audyssey had shaped my sound.
From those with the experience, what do you make of the response, anything that stands out to you as problematic, any suggestions? I get obsessed with details, so this sort of tweaking is fraught with potential wormholes I'll get lost in for days and never actually enjoy my system. So either clear direction or affirmation would be greatly appreciated
My system consists of KEF LS50 Metas and dual Arendal 1723 1S subwoofers, which sit in an asymmetrical open plan living-room. I've treated the room as best I can, mindful of not provoking the ire of my wife, and have done the necessary measurements to figure out best seating and placement.
The only tools I have at my disposal for EQ is the 7 band PEQ of the subs and my Denon AVR's graphic equaliser. On the equaliser side I was very light on the EQ, following the natural in-room response, on the sub side I needed to cut quite heavily towards the low end to bring the bass down as the rise is quite dramatic.
This is the response I'm accustomed to using Audyssey (Flat):
This is what I came up with:
More details:
I'm still getting used to the adjustment, not sure how I feel about it to be honest. Sometimes I really like it, sometimes I wonder if the bass isn't too aggressive - but I'm also aware I'm hyper focusing on the details and there's a level of anchor bias having grown accustomed to the way Audyssey had shaped my sound.
From those with the experience, what do you make of the response, anything that stands out to you as problematic, any suggestions? I get obsessed with details, so this sort of tweaking is fraught with potential wormholes I'll get lost in for days and never actually enjoy my system. So either clear direction or affirmation would be greatly appreciated