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Old 07-03-2008, 07:25 PM   #145 (permalink)
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I liked Audyssey when I first used it because it does a fantastic job of setting up delay times and speaker levels. However after comparing the EQ of Audyssey on and off, I think my system sounds better with it off - the high end rolloff on the Audyssey makes things sound too muddy. Maybe if I did an Audyssey Pro calibration it would sound better, but the default lowpass is too steep IMO.

As an FYI, the Dynamic EQ feature is actually already a part of the Dolby TrueHD codec and is on by default with most receivers using that codec. However, it will be helpful for DTS & PCM soundtracks that do not have this feature if you live in an apartment and may be listening at low levels.
I think results will vary from system to system (speakers, amps, room shape etc.). I tried out Audyssey, and I really like how it made my system sound for movie soundtracks. But I am wanting even more flexibility over the MultEQ XT, so I am seriously considering stepping up and going for the Audyssey Pro kit.

Also Dynamic Volume is excellent for those times one is watching a high def program on Satellite or cable when the program goes into commercial and not having to scramble for the remote to lower the volume. I see this as a major plus.


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