Re: Sub Calibration
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don't forget that part of the calibration is sub positioning (as w/ all speakers).
have you done the sub crawl? Put the sub where you mainly sit and listen. Play the appropriate tones and crawl around listening for the best response. Where it sounds best is where the sub should be placed. Of course, you may have to make compromises for WAF.
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Re: Sub Calibration
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shrubber - if all else fails, Amazon can help you out. Locally, you might try Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. Amazon's pricing will likely be better.
These things all have their plusses and minuses. I prefer Avia because it takes the approach of having the LFE come through your individual speakers rather than calibrating your sub separately. I am sure there is a much more technical way to explain this, but it just works easier .
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Re: Sub Calibration
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Shrubber,
you could try ebay too
"Chickens don't clap."
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Re: Sub Calibration
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Here is a link to the AVIA Guide to Home Theater with a good price.
Hope this helps as I KNOW it helps to make your system sound its best.
Regards,
WhatFurrer
"Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup..."
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Re: Sub Calibration
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Thanks, gents. I'll check the usual big-box suspects. If not there (or priced usuriously) I'll go online.
The new Hsu is slated to come Wednesday. (Not much of a backorder on the STF-2 as it turns out. Yay.) I already got my trusty SPL meter from 'da Shack. I'm ready to rock.
And please, call me Roger. Or Mr. The Shrubber. ;^)
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Re: Sub Calibration
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Roger,
The link I listed will probably be the best price...most B & M locations where I have found the AVIA disk are usually priced close to $50 US or more. An additional note: That link offers free shipping.
"got anything for a nice hedge?"
WhatFurrer
"Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup..."
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Re: Sub Calibration
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In reply to:
Or Mr. The Shrubber
That doesn't come from the Monty Python "the shrubbery" quote does it?
It has been so long since i've watched the Holy Grail.
"Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth."
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Re: Sub Calibration
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Chess,
Yes, the very same.
"I arrange, design, and sell shubberies. I am a shrubber. I am Roger the Shrubber."
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