There is no such thing as too much knowledge and experience. If you think you are done, that might be the problem. Goofed up - can't really even understand that that means. REW does not lie - for the most part.
I didn’t know that REW can generate EQ filters automatically and that I can simply copy them into the WiiM Ultra’s Parametric EQ. If that’s the case, I will certainly go with this approach.
Yup. Although it seems it will be a little more manual than for example a minidsp, since it doesn't seem like REW currently generates a file that you can just dump into the WiiM via USB. But you can just use a generic and then hand copy them into the PEQs. Should only take a few minutes. But I don't have a Wiim so maybe others can tell you more about that.
Thanks
(Hvala najlepša),
I'll buy MiniDSP UMIK-1
First of all, congratulations on choosing solid components for your starter setup, and welcome to the hobby. Your statement “the best possible sound quality from my system” is a deeper rabbit hole than it appears. One that has trapped many of us for years, though we’re all happy addicts
Ask freely and I will try to help you directly.Thanks
I understand your point — manual EQ is more about learning and practice than a quick one-click solution. I’ll start slowly with REW and the WiiM EQ and take it step by step.
I appreciate that some members are willing to help beginners like me.
@OCA : "PS that was a hint!"First of all, congratulations on choosing solid components for your starter setup, and welcome to the hobby. Your statement “the best possible sound quality from my system” is a deeper rabbit hole than it appears. One that has trapped many of us for years, though we’re all happy addicts
My main recommendation is to focus on mastering your room and speakers first. There’s a learning curve, but it’s extremely rewarding. Since you already have a measurement mic and REW, you’re well equipped, learning how to measure your speakers with REW is fairly straightforward. From there, take the time to truly understand your speakers: their crossover behavior (phase shifts), bass roll-off characteristics, whether they prefer placement near walls or further out, optimal spacing between them, and their distance from side walls for best phantom imaging. I suggest selecting at least 20 high-quality, demanding stereo tracks that you use consistently to evaluate your system, and learning those tracks inside and out.
A subwoofer can be a great upgrade, but proper integration is an entirely different challenge that can take years to master, so I wouldn’t rush into it. For most music, your speakers when placed correctly should provide sufficient bass on their own. Start by addressing bass peaks early. In many cases, just two or three PEQ adjustments are enough, even using something like a WiiM. Be aware that our ears adapt quickly to what we hear regularly, and it’s easy to start thinking boomy bass sounds good (I’ve seen this happen with many analog-only vinyl enthusiast friends)
Most automated room correction systems will auto-degrade sound quality unless you spend serious time on manual tuning, and there’s no shortage of bad advice around them. Dirac ART is one of the very few that can currently surpass even the best manual results largely due to its true MIMO architecture (though that gap may not remain for long - PS that was a hint!). A1 is a close second (I might be biased!), but despite being free, will still require a Denon or Marantz AV receiver, a significant and, in my view, unnecessary cost for a stereo-only setup.
Because some things you won't be able to learn to do with AVR even if it has one of the most complete DSP sections like Audyssey 32 (including basic ELC) and app to do manual PEQ corrections. For example how to do proper crossovers and more of them not just LFE mono sub. It's not that hard and only way to learn it properly is if you do it freely by hand while not being limited with full area of PEQ filters or their number. You follow and shape the response to math model (Linkwitz, Butterwort, proper order to in room response and what it should be to speaker design and enclosure) especially in transition area (close to ideal summing) and beyond it ensuring harmonics are grounded properly.
Too early to comment
That's why you will see so many complaints about sub/sub's integration in the first place. Yes it's easier to use auto tuning room correction but such is also limited closed box design (what is not included gets ignored) and which there are some that really aren't bad it's still limiting factor. For example you don't have ELC implemented in anything other than Audiseey and YPAO and in both cases it can be implemented better. ELC alone makes huge difference. Dirac is insane ludicrous patent money sipper (even after second price cut) if you want full multi sub one and number of suported herdware is tiny and not affordable for very most people (top tire Denon Japan AVR's). On other hand you can do it freely and for free but you have to put some effort to it and you learn to do it all the way including area installations (hopefully staying at meaningful complexity regarding chenel count) and have toy to play with as long as you live.
Lol, really bad translating engine though. But good effort so thanks for that.
No engine or AI just myself. It's particularly hard to keep meaning and context like in poetry. Main part is he understud better on it's native language including slangs like introduction phrase or saving a bit of humouring part with hammer. At least that's been the idea. Quite frankly it's much easier to think only on one language or at least express it on the same one you thought it out, best regards.
