How does room correction treat multiple passive subwoofers?


Say you were running 4 passive subs connected to a single amplifier. The amp connected to the preouts of a preamp/ integrated amp that has room correction. How would the software calibrate the subs being they are placed around the room in different locations? Would it treat it as one sub? Would it even work for properly calibrating? Does different correction software from different manufacturers handle this duty differently?

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Showing 1 response by helmholtzsoul

You're smart. That is a question you should ask. HOW? The correction is as good as the programming and the programming has parameters. It can't tune 4 separate subs from one mic reading. Nor can it tune 4 separate subs on one common amp output. BTW a servo sub is only as good as it's programmer is too. Zero reaction time is the key to all correction.

The better way is to tune the room mechanically first. I use a mic and SPLs via Helmholtz and proper room acoustics. Then worry about DSP. You won't need it though. A simple GEQ or PEQ will work much better. I use correction, sometimes and servo subs all the time.

There is something about DSP that sucks the life out of certain music. I have to tune by ear for that last little bit. DSP works better in a car or really weird rooms.