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We're now approaching the end of the DSP development, and the default configuration sounds very good now. The default preset is neutral (basically flat anechoically from 100-20,000hz).
With the amps we are using there's a built-in EQ which means the competent end-user may use this to compensate/adjust the sound either to taste or to calibrate for the room. In addition to this, there are three presets that can be selected with the click of a button on the back of the speakers. We're now looking into how we configure those.
Our current thinking is to offer two alternative sound signatures in additional to the neutral default. These can bese used either if you simply think they sound better, or to compensate for a very reflective (sparsely furnitured) or very dampened room. The differences between the presets will be relatively small, typically the differences is withing 1-2dB in any frequency range. While subtle, it's enough to notice.
Below is an illustration of how these may look (not finalized).
Preset 1: Reference / Neutral
Preset 2: A small lift in the bottom, reduced energy in the 1-5khz area which can be perceived as harsh if there's too much due to rooms with a lot of reflective surfaces, and possibly a small gradual downwards slope from 10khz.
Preset 3: A small lift from 5khz and above for those who prefer a bit of extra "air" or sparkle, and/or has a room where this makes sense (very large and/or extra dampening)
With the amps we are using there's a built-in EQ which means the competent end-user may use this to compensate/adjust the sound either to taste or to calibrate for the room. In addition to this, there are three presets that can be selected with the click of a button on the back of the speakers. We're now looking into how we configure those.
Our current thinking is to offer two alternative sound signatures in additional to the neutral default. These can bese used either if you simply think they sound better, or to compensate for a very reflective (sparsely furnitured) or very dampened room. The differences between the presets will be relatively small, typically the differences is withing 1-2dB in any frequency range. While subtle, it's enough to notice.
Below is an illustration of how these may look (not finalized).
Preset 1: Reference / Neutral
Preset 2: A small lift in the bottom, reduced energy in the 1-5khz area which can be perceived as harsh if there's too much due to rooms with a lot of reflective surfaces, and possibly a small gradual downwards slope from 10khz.
Preset 3: A small lift from 5khz and above for those who prefer a bit of extra "air" or sparkle, and/or has a room where this makes sense (very large and/or extra dampening)