i have audiolense and with convolution on, i find it "dirty" sounding.
according to the plug-ins description it helps optimize signal phasing. that's exactly what I'm getting. soundstage improved a LOT. decay, detail, frequency response.. everything.
could you guys just try it. (i suppose MC is part of your playback chain).
I would like to understand why the use of audiolense or other plugins should be better than doing our own measurements (say with free REW) and apply corrections directly in Media Center? OK it is more work because it needs sound propagation understanding.
I did correction on my speakers position physically because I could since components are free to be moved (DIY). But I have created crossovers and frequency corrections using only MC's PEQs. I haven't try time correction so far but I will soon.
I think you better move the speakers away from the back wall enough (5 feet) to create a decent soundstage. Speaker positioning is a major key for best reproduction. Room correction is necessary but should come at the end to correct what is not possible physically or acoustically.
I must admit that I don't like the idea of a blind correction software. Should I spend $ just for try?