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Any inexpensive ways to check acoustic response

Is there any way to check the actual frequency response presentation of my rig at home? I want to accurately check how my rig performs to identify if there are specific problem areas that require attention, e.g., exaggerated bandwidths or suck-outs. Perhaps a test disc and hand held SPL meter at Radio Shack???
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There is a simple solution: Room EQ Wizard (http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/) and a RS sound level meter. The software is free and the RS meter is cheap. It will have some FR issues at the low end but is adequate.

The next steps up are to:
1. Get a better microphone for REW. See MiniDSP.
2. Get an alternative mic/software package. See XTZ and Omnimic.
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