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Dirac Live room correction system: Full version: 650, Stereo version: 389
Of course, the sound quality is dependent on the hardware in the system, says KR, but the acoustic transformation capabilities of DLRC are well beyond what is built into most processors. (Vol.37 No.5 WWW) Paradigm PBK: $99
An adaption of the formidable Anthem Room Correction system used in Anthem's Statement D2 processor, the PBK includes USB cables and a microphone, and will work with up to four Paradigm subwoofers. While easier to use and considerably less expensive than either the SVSound or Audyssey devices, the PBK's subjective results were "no better or worse," said Kal. The PBK provided "a huge improvement" in the bass performance of the Paradigm Reference SUB 15, however. "The PBK, the SUB 15's obvious mate, is a bargain," KR concluded. (Vol.33 No.1 WWW; also see JI's MartinLogan review in Vol.40 No.1 and TJN's Anthem STR review in Vol.41 No.7) K Dayton Audio DSP-408. Deletions
miniDSP nanoAVR HD HDMI audio processor, DEQX PreMate D/A preamplifier/equalizer not auditioned in a long time.
Of course, the sound quality is dependent on the hardware in the system, says KR, but the acoustic transformation capabilities of DLRC are well beyond what is built into most processors. (Vol.37 No.5 WWW) Paradigm PBK: $99
An adaption of the formidable Anthem Room Correction system used in Anthem's Statement D2 processor, the PBK includes USB cables and a microphone, and will work with up to four Paradigm subwoofers. While easier to use and considerably less expensive than either the SVSound or Audyssey devices, the PBK's subjective results were "no better or worse," said Kal. The PBK provided "a huge improvement" in the bass performance of the Paradigm Reference SUB 15, however. "The PBK, the SUB 15's obvious mate, is a bargain," KR concluded. (Vol.33 No.1 WWW; also see JI's MartinLogan review in Vol.40 No.1 and TJN's Anthem STR review in Vol.41 No.7) K Dayton Audio DSP-408. Deletions
miniDSP nanoAVR HD HDMI audio processor, DEQX PreMate D/A preamplifier/equalizer not auditioned in a long time.
