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More => Old Versions => JRiver Media Center 18 for Windows => Topic started by: cooderhead on June 13, 2013, 04:52:04 pm
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Can someone help me with the use of convolution filters? I "browse" on MC, but do not understand what I am looking at. I have a small living room......some 300 sq. feet. I am playing 5 speakers and a DAC. My speakers are small but decent. My two main speakers are Bose and surround sound are Boston Acoustics. I also use a Yamaha center speaker.
Can I improve my listening experience using convolution filters, and if so...any recommendations? Cooderhead
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Can someone help me with the use of convolution filters? I "browse" on MC, but do not understand what I am looking at. I have a small living room......some 300 sq. feet. I am playing 5 speakers and a DAC. My speakers are small but decent. My two main speakers are Bose and surround sound are Boston Acoustics. I also use a Yamaha center speaker.
Can I improve my listening experience using convolution filters, and if so...any recommendations? Cooderhead
Convolution is a little complicated to get going, and for it to work you need to make custom filters for your own specific room. To do that you need software and measuring equipment ( a microphone, etc.). There is some free software available (DRC and REW). REW (Room Equalization Wizard) has a really solid FAQ and manual, and I'd encourage you to have a look at it : http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/
I think convolution makes a large and noticeable difference when used as part of a bi-amped system to linearize crossovers or other EQ, but I personally don't think it makes a positive difference in my system when I use it for room equalization. However, many other people whose ears I trust think it makes a huge and positive difference when used for room correction, so don't be discouraged because it isn't my cup of tea :-)