Pretty impressed with my A1 Evo results. It's a lot LESS bass, however at the same time, the bass is far clearer and more transparent, being fully integrated into my system. I might run some sweeps just to measure my response now.
@@vortexor1 yes this is what I assumed. My UMIK mic suggests that all the frequencies down to like, 8Hz are all audible and follow the Evo curve almost perfectly. I will say that the bass is very clean now, almost like a 'dry' sound if that makes sense. I have recently added 2 x 18" sealed Power Sound Audio subs to my rear wall and those are just amazing things for their size. I watched the movie 'Watchers' a few days ago and the bass in that was phenomenal. Highly recommend to give your system a test.
A tip for measuring: please do not place the microphone on a cushion, as this distorts or absorbs too many frequencies. Please use a tripod... for example a foto tripod, they already have the right screw on top for mounting the mic. these are available at ama*on from €10. Incidentally, I have been a very, very satisfied user of Audyssey Evo since day one. This achieves the same sound fidelity as the expensive Trinnov preamps. Enjoy listening! Best wishes from the Austrian Alps, Simon
These were my thoughts, but then I figured if a human is sat there, they would absorb them the same, so pillows would be a way of simulating a human form. The other reason is that, like mine, I have a leather couch, which will reflect VS a cloth couch. If I don't simulate a body, the readings will be way off due to bounce. I guess if you have time, you can do it twice and see which sounds better.
Eq-ing a system at the listening position correctly does not include a human being in that position., just a microphone. For the sake of you all avoiding a lot of frustration (like I had frankly) and getting as accurate a reading at the listening position as possible for your given equipment - a boom mic stand will give 100% better results than no stand and about 40% better than a camera tripod (myself having used a tripod for years before trying it out). Blankets over high backed couches are a good idea, as is blocking the ports on your speakers (all of them) if you have a good sub and a small room. You might also have a look at the simplehomecinema manuals. They are great and have a lot of thought put into them.
I see A1 Evo Nexus is available now. Should I skip A1 Evo and go right to Nexus? Or just start with A1 Evo? I haven't done anything more than setting up Audessy on the Denon reciever.
@@BrandBrian I have not tried Nexus yet, but probably will in the next few weeks. A1 Evo sounds too good for me in my theater to experiment with Nexus. Really depends on whether you want to spend 30 minutes vs an hour plus calibrating your system.
Evo is more or less one click and you're done. Nexus is far more involved and requires a lot more work. I recommend you try Evo first and then try Nexus if required.
I have preferred A1 Evo over Multeq-X. When Multeq-X is tweaked it actually is very good but Evo seems to have the advantage in timing and volume matching making the surround bubble and object placement better. To my ears music sounds similar. This is with Multeq-x using the newer limit smoothed option which aims to EQ above a set transition point (1K for me) with smoothing filters in place so it's making less detrimental EQ above that point. Have you tried Nexus yet? I'm hesitant to put in the time/effort when Evo sounds so good.
good video...thank you....just need some clarification about the mic positions....how many positions are you using since you are taking 2 measurements per location?
Thank you! I’m using 4 mic positions. Center main listening position, 10” to the right and left, and 10” in front of the main listening position. Let me know if this helps.
@@mauriciob8260 that’s a great question! Being that I’m keeping my sampling bubble pretty small, I did not see a need to keep moving the mic. The frequency response from the positions that I use are very similar overall (reviewing in REW once extracted) Maybe at a later date I may try 8 different positions within my same bubble and compare.
@@mauriciob8260 A1 Evo is optimized for use the first 3 positions as far as i know. Middle of your head left ear and right ear, is where the mic must be placed for best results. I use A1 Evo v3 it sounds great indeed, with the use of Fir filters there are no phase shifts in the sound and the system sounds like high end headphones or electrostatic speakers.
I have my mic mounted in a tripod, not on a pillow. Since I am the main listener, I do 3 measurements, center, left and right, about 6” apart. I am pleased with the results.
@@KevisFilmsI gave you credit in my video and posted a link to your video in the description of the video. A1 Evo: Transform your home theater audio experience! #hometheater ruclips.net/video/m6V7Hc6P-W8/видео.html
@@KevisFilmsI gave you credit on my video and posted a link to your video in the description of my video. Thanks again! A1 Evo: Transform your home theater audio experience! #hometheater ruclips.net/video/m6V7Hc6P-W8/видео.html
Hello. Great video and insight you have provided. This is my first time using REW and now A1 EVO. I'm using macOS. After I dropped all of my calibration files into REW, I get the following multiple messages: No Free Positions | There are no free positions for the "SLA#.txt" measurement, "C#" in tab # will be deleted if you continue. That measurement has NOT been saved. If you Cancel the measurement will be kept. Save It | Delete It | cancel (End of popup window message) Now I think this is because I skipped the last (3) Audessy measurements because my room is small. What option should I take here?
Hey, noticed that you used 250Hz for Bass Management cutoff in the EQ settings. The default by me was 80. If I prefer more bass output for my setup, should I change that or will the script do everything automatically using a target curve?
Once you upload your new file from Evo into the app, the midrange compensation will be automatically turned off. Is your showing the midrange turned on?
@@KevisFilms you're correct, midrange is off. i've seen in other vids that you want to adjust filter frequency range from 0-300 for speakers and then turn it off completely for the sub. right now my sub is set to 0-250hz, and speakers are from 0-20000hz. Leave these alone?
@@KevisFilms Loaded it up and it sounds really good. Dialogue seems crisper. One thing I noticed was that the crossovers were a little off. 60 hz for center, and 80 hz seems low given I have 4 beefy subs.
Mine are pretty similar. Are you using the latest and greatest EVO? The script determines best crossover based on in-room response. Glad it sounds well!
@@arielrodriguez6980 audyssey app calibration, export to computer to run EVO, EVO will generate new file for you to use, you will export from your computer to your phone and then import to your app. From your app you will be able to send to your AVR. 👍🏼
@@KevisFilms I see. I've used XT32 but never with the app. Having said this, do I calibrate the avr with the app initially with the mic or no app? I may get the x4800 model.
@@arielrodriguez6980 once you download the app, it would force you to recalibrate via the app. It will ask you to plug in the mic and run you through the prompts. Let me know if this helps.
@@KevisFilms I do not have iPhone but i tried doing that with my android phone via google drive, it is not recognizing the file. I tried several methods, not getting through, I don't know if there's a work around it.
Yes it is. I've emailed it to myself and downloaded it to my phone. Also I've used Whatsapp and downloaded it to Google drive. But to avail. Is it possible to download it to a flash drive and upload it directly to the marantz avp? Thank you.
Not that I’m aware of. Joined the Facebook group if you have not. A lot smarter people on there that might be able to help. Not sure what could be happening. Does your file extension say Ady at the end?
This is a very good video. You should note that iPhone/mac users do not need to email the ady file, it is much simpler to airdrop the file. This works for both sending the files from the phone to computer and back.
Thank you! I’m on the MJ script. I’ve tried most curves and ended up with Harman 6db. Anything below that just did not have enough punch for me. Thank you for watching!
Great video , I tried A1 with my AV10 and compared against my Dirac live measurements and there are pretty close , I wish OCA done this before , I could have saved some money . Quick question with directional mode how many subs do you have ? Did you notice any difference with standard mode with regards to total bass output/overall how system sounded after running A1.
in my case I prefer the directional mode on my Denon 3800X I have 4 subs that are place in every for corner of my media room and compare it with standard bass the directional mode sound way better , bass is more punchy , voice are crisp and detail and the immersion of the surround is more vivid . The standard mode with Evo 1 scrip sound very good also but I prefer the sound more crystal with plenty of bass
I agree with @mauriciob8260 with the results. Also, I went back to REW and studied the frequency response of A1 and EVO and they were overall similar. EVO had better summation (not by much) around the 60-70 ish hz region which usually is a problem area (nulls) in my space. I used the latest EVO target curve which was also more aggressive in the low end than the Floyd Toole curve from A1.
@@mauriciob8260 I have four subs connected to my AV10 using minidsp 2x4 hd. I'm planning to get rid of minidsp and just connect my subs directly to my AV10 as it already has 4 independent sub outs but I'm not sure how A1 would time align them .
OCAs script calculates best delays for multiple subs and then converts back to Standard bass mode where all subs get same signal, which is best for bass response across multiple seats. The reason for measuring in Directional mode is to get the measurements for each sub so that they can be time aligned for best response as a combined unit. BTW time aligned doesn't mean that they are phase aligned at all - not for sub frequencies.
Do you go back and make some small adjustments? Speaker level match. Also, do you change your crossover frequencies if set incorrectly? I have been seeing all the stuff OCA is doing it's all the updates that come out in such a short amount of time that has me wondering how good is this method.
I will adjust any speaker that the script tells me to crossover below the speaker’s capabilities (I changed my rear Atmos from 40hz to 80hz). Also, I may bump up my center channel a db or two. I believe he said that he is pretty much done and really could not improve the script any more than it is now. We shall see.
@@KevisFilms I will be trying it out this weekend and saving myself days on days trying to figure my calibration out. After A1 Evo have you measured your setup at reference 0db on your avr? I m just curious. I will do that just because I have to know.
Can you tell me the levels your surrounds have been set at on the evo calibration with dq on with the latest Mj curve, mine has set at -7.5 and -12, these seem low, the main calibration seems to be about right but I do not know if the eq on calibration is meant to have surrounds that low as it’s the first time I’ve done an evo calibration, I was using A1 prior
I have B&W M-1s. On the normal file they are -1.5 and -6.0 which seems to be about right considering their placement, I also notice on the normal file both my front heights are -2.5m but on the DQ file they are -5.0, i might need to re-run it
Nice to see this getting more traction! There's a very active forum, fb group as well as FAQ for common questions that come up. Would be great to have those in the description!
Yes. I changed the crossover for my rear top speakers. It still sounds great! What is the script telling you to set them at? What are you trying to set them to?
A1 EVO set them too: 10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker C: 90Hz 10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker FL: 60Hz 10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker FR: 60Hz 10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker SLA: 90Hz 10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker SRA: 90Hz 10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker TFL: 80Hz 10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker TFR: 80Hz 10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker TRL: 90Hz 10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker TRR: 90Hz My speakers are the following below. I was told they should be around 10-15hz more than what the specs start off with Klipsch CDT 3650 C* II- 63Hz-23KHz Klipsch RP-504 C** II - 50-25kHz Klipsch R-5502 W II - 46Hz-20KHz Klipsch R-5650 S II - 60Hz-23KHz Klipsch RP-1000 SW - 19Hz-131Hz
Take a look at your final frequency response in REW (after script finishes) and see where they (each speaker) starts to drop off as they cross over the subwoofer frequency.
@@KevisFilms They look a little off. I think its because I may have the Subwoofer Target settings wrong in REW for my Klipsch RP-1000 subwoofer type. What should these settings be set too? I went with the default as you indicated in your video and I think this need adjusting to match my sub specs of 19Hz-131Hz Target type: Subwoofer Bass management cutoff (HZ): 250 Bass management slope: 12db / oct LF Cutoff (Hz): 12 LF Slope: 24 db / oct
After running the script, does it put the recommended crossovers into the created .ady file that you transfer/upload to the AVR, or do have to add them manually?
also in rew under eq tab, the bass management cutoff is defaulted to 80hz and lF cutoff is 10hz. i noticed OCA left it there, but you have it at 250 and 12, respectively. Does it matter?
Another version of this video with just the steps without an explanation and whatnot would be great. U can just advise ppl to watch this one first to get context for everything that follows in the next video
I removed my minidsp. AVR out to each subwoofer, then use directional bass for room measurements. From there I let EVO do the work. It does a great job adjusting and making both subs work well together (assuming they are place properly).
Been a long time Audyssey EQ user but only an Audyssey One facebook lurker. I think its time to join the "dark-side." How would this fare with full range speakers and no subs? Thanks!
The script would require a subwoofer. I don’t believe it would work without subwoofer measurements. It uses subwoofer response measurements to analyze all other speakers and set crossovers and filters.
For whatever reason, REW won't allow me to load more than SLA5 for measurement files. I drag all my files over and drop them onto the UI, it begins loading them, then it gives me a "No free positions" prompt and says I can either save them and lose C0, delete it, or cancel and not load all the files from that point on (e.g. SLA6 and beyond). How do I get it to allow loading all of my measurement files? What am I doing wrong?
@@KevisFilms I tried installing a different version (no dice). Then reinstalled the latest beta (same). I guess I’ll try full uninstall > reinstall > reboot and see how it goes.
@@KevisFilms Finally figured it out after watching OCA's A1 EVO video. I missed the part where I needed to change the max number of measurements from 30 to 300. So it was limiting how many I could paste in. Thanks for the help!
@KevisFilms I followed these steps on my pc with windows 10 and I got to the stage where I uploaded the speaker readings and when I came out to optimise it wasn't highlighted to proceed on the screen ???
Anybody have experience with this issue: Imported all my measurements into REW, but the EVO Script does not show the "optimize calibration" button. Its just not active. I've tried it with edge, chrome and Firefox. Nothing happening :(
Buddy why measurements are Only until 250hz and not for all the speaker until 20000khz why this happening and how im gonna do it to measure all the speaker???
People smarter than me advise to limit equalizing anything about 250hz. The room interactions make it unlikely that you can achieve any meaningful result over 250 Hz. I’m very pleased with sound in my theater with A1 Evo - has not sound this good before.
@@KevisFilms so you mean that treble must be flat as is without calibration without target curve without nothing??? 🙄 I try evo 1 but i brought the tone from my avr -3 db down to treble and the grapf in rew in middle treble its not flat in treble special has a plus 3 db curve in 1 khz Up to 7 8 khz so i think you understand that this section needs fixing but evo 1 dont make it but its ok
Pretty impressed with my A1 Evo results. It's a lot LESS bass, however at the same time, the bass is far clearer and more transparent, being fully integrated into my system. I might run some sweeps just to measure my response now.
I really love my sound after Evo. I use the Harman 6db curve. It has/feels like more output for my taste.
Its not less bass, you now have eliminated the most of your room modes...
enjoy :)
@@vortexor1 yes this is what I assumed. My UMIK mic suggests that all the frequencies down to like, 8Hz are all audible and follow the Evo curve almost perfectly. I will say that the bass is very clean now, almost like a 'dry' sound if that makes sense. I have recently added 2 x 18" sealed Power Sound Audio subs to my rear wall and those are just amazing things for their size. I watched the movie 'Watchers' a few days ago and the bass in that was phenomenal. Highly recommend to give your system a test.
Is three a way to use a Mac?
@@Duggar200 I used a Mac and Room EQ Wizard just fine :)
A tip for measuring: please do not place the microphone on a cushion, as this distorts or absorbs too many frequencies. Please use a tripod... for example a foto tripod, they already have the right screw on top for mounting the mic. these are available at ama*on from €10. Incidentally, I have been a very, very satisfied user of Audyssey Evo since day one. This achieves the same sound fidelity as the expensive Trinnov preamps. Enjoy listening! Best wishes from the Austrian Alps, Simon
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. Will do. I’m really enjoying movies on my system. So clear and spacious sound.
@@KevisFilms Clear and spacious 👍🏼😃 I've never thought that my setup can sound that good!
If you go a microphone boom mic stand, some screw adapter's from Amazon its even better...
These were my thoughts, but then I figured if a human is sat there, they would absorb them the same, so pillows would be a way of simulating a human form. The other reason is that, like mine, I have a leather couch, which will reflect VS a cloth couch. If I don't simulate a body, the readings will be way off due to bounce.
I guess if you have time, you can do it twice and see which sounds better.
Eq-ing a system at the listening position correctly does not include a human being in that position., just a microphone. For the sake of you all avoiding a lot of frustration (like I had frankly) and getting as accurate a reading at the listening position as possible for your given equipment - a boom mic stand will give 100% better results than no stand and about 40% better than a camera tripod (myself having used a tripod for years before trying it out).
Blankets over high backed couches are a good idea, as is blocking the ports on your speakers (all of them) if you have a good sub and a small room. You might also have a look at the simplehomecinema manuals. They are great and have a lot of thought put into them.
I see A1 Evo Nexus is available now. Should I skip A1 Evo and go right to Nexus? Or just start with A1 Evo?
I haven't done anything more than setting up Audessy on the Denon reciever.
@@BrandBrian I have not tried Nexus yet, but probably will in the next few weeks. A1 Evo sounds too good for me in my theater to experiment with Nexus. Really depends on whether you want to spend 30 minutes vs an hour plus calibrating your system.
Evo is more or less one click and you're done. Nexus is far more involved and requires a lot more work. I recommend you try Evo first and then try Nexus if required.
I have preferred A1 Evo over Multeq-X. When Multeq-X is tweaked it actually is very good but Evo seems to have the advantage in timing and volume matching making the surround bubble and object placement better. To my ears music sounds similar. This is with Multeq-x using the newer limit smoothed option which aims to EQ above a set transition point (1K for me) with smoothing filters in place so it's making less detrimental EQ above that point. Have you tried Nexus yet? I'm hesitant to put in the time/effort when Evo sounds so good.
Agreed 💯. I feel like my sound is super dialed in so I’m hesitant to try Nexus. I may try and make a video in the future.
good video...thank you....just need some clarification about the mic positions....how many positions are you using since you are taking 2 measurements per location?
Thank you! I’m using 4 mic positions. Center main listening position, 10” to the right and left, and 10” in front of the main listening position. Let me know if this helps.
@@KevisFilms Hello , why just 4 position and not 8 position 🤔
@@mauriciob8260 that’s a great question! Being that I’m keeping my sampling bubble pretty small, I did not see a need to keep moving the mic. The frequency response from the positions that I use are very similar overall (reviewing in REW once extracted) Maybe at a later date I may try 8 different positions within my same bubble and compare.
@@mauriciob8260 A1 Evo is optimized for use the first 3 positions as far as i know.
Middle of your head left ear and right ear, is where the mic must be placed for best results.
I use A1 Evo v3 it sounds great indeed, with the use of Fir filters there are no phase shifts in the sound and the system sounds like high end headphones or electrostatic speakers.
I have my mic mounted in a tripod, not on a pillow. Since I am the main listener, I do 3 measurements, center, left and right, about 6” apart. I am pleased with the results.
Great video! Thanks for the step by step guide to downloading and running the script.
Glad it was helpful!
@@KevisFilmsI gave you credit in my video and posted a link to your video in the description of the video. A1 Evo: Transform your home theater audio experience! #hometheater
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@@KevisFilmsI gave you credit on my video and posted a link to your video in the description of my video. Thanks again! A1 Evo: Transform your home theater audio experience! #hometheater
ruclips.net/video/m6V7Hc6P-W8/видео.html
@@magnoliamo thank you! I just subscribed to your channel! Looking forward to checking out your videos!
@@KevisFilms thank you!
Hello. Great video and insight you have provided. This is my first time using REW and now A1 EVO. I'm using macOS. After I dropped all of my calibration files into REW, I get the following multiple messages: No Free Positions | There are no free positions for the "SLA#.txt" measurement, "C#" in tab # will be deleted if you continue. That measurement has NOT been saved. If you Cancel the measurement will be kept. Save It | Delete It | cancel (End of popup window message) Now I think this is because I skipped the last (3) Audessy measurements because my room is small. What option should I take here?
I’ve not come across this on my end. Let me see if I can dig into this and get back to you.
Disregard this one, I uploaded the wrong Audessy file. Uploaded the right one and all went well
Great!!
How do you know? I got the same problem: I've done the 8 measurements per channel (64 files) and REW only has place for 30 files.
Thanks for this guide, Kevis. Big help! Keep up the good work with the content
Thank you! Glad I could help!
Great explanation of the process. Thank you it was very helpful. The Audyssey One Evo script seems like an incredible tool. Wow.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey, noticed that you used 250Hz for Bass Management cutoff in the EQ settings. The default by me was 80. If I prefer more bass output for my setup, should I change that or will the script do everything automatically using a target curve?
Script will do everything automatically. Thank you for watching.
@@KevisFilms Excellent video and thanks for the response.
@@MichaelVFridman You have to set the cutoff manually, but the script will tell you to do it if needed.
Should we turn off midrange compensation in the multieq app after running the a1 evo script?
Once you upload your new file from Evo into the app, the midrange compensation will be automatically turned off. Is your showing the midrange turned on?
@@KevisFilms you're correct, midrange is off. i've seen in other vids that you want to adjust filter frequency range from 0-300 for speakers and then turn it off completely for the sub. right now my sub is set to 0-250hz, and speakers are from 0-20000hz. Leave these alone?
@@omark1781 I would leave the imported settings from EVO as they are. Enjoy the sound from there.
@@KevisFilms Loaded it up and it sounds really good. Dialogue seems crisper. One thing I noticed was that the crossovers were a little off. 60 hz for center, and 80 hz seems low given I have 4 beefy subs.
Mine are pretty similar. Are you using the latest and greatest EVO? The script determines best crossover based on in-room response. Glad it sounds well!
What is the order. First calibrate and then use the audyssey app and then load the evo to the avr?
@@arielrodriguez6980 audyssey app calibration, export to computer to run EVO, EVO will generate new file for you to use, you will export from your computer to your phone and then import to your app. From your app you will be able to send to your AVR. 👍🏼
@@KevisFilms I see. I've used XT32 but never with the app. Having said this, do I calibrate the avr with the app initially with the mic or no app? I may get the x4800 model.
@@arielrodriguez6980 once you download the app, it would force you to recalibrate via the app. It will ask you to plug in the mic and run you through the prompts. Let me know if this helps.
Just done mine but not exactly blown away like everyone says I'm I doing something wrong pls help
What’s your setup?
Denon xh4400 9.1 which includes of 2 upfiring dolby atmos PSB speakers
Thank you. But I’m stock . How to get the calibration back to your audyssey app?
If you have an iPhone, you can email it back to yourself and download to your app from there. Let me know if that works.
@@KevisFilms I do not have iPhone but i tried doing that with my android phone via google drive, it is not recognizing the file. I tried several methods, not getting through, I don't know if there's a work around it.
@@markp4044 can you double check the you are using the file generated by the script? Go to your downloads and double check.
Yes it is. I've emailed it to myself and downloaded it to my phone. Also I've used Whatsapp and downloaded it to Google drive. But to avail. Is it possible to download it to a flash drive and upload it directly to the marantz avp? Thank you.
Not that I’m aware of. Joined the Facebook group if you have not. A lot smarter people on there that might be able to help. Not sure what could be happening. Does your file extension say Ady at the end?
This is a very good video. You should note that iPhone/mac users do not need to email the ady file, it is much simpler to airdrop the file. This works for both sending the files from the phone to computer and back.
@@rafacq thank you for watching and for the feedback!
Thanks! Comment to support. What’s your experience with the different target curves? Looks like “MJ” is the current one now??
Thank you! I’m on the MJ script. I’ve tried most curves and ended up with Harman 6db. Anything below that just did not have enough punch for me. Thank you for watching!
Good video. I’ll try your method of measuring each position twice. Good idea 👍
Thank you for watching!
Great video , I tried A1 with my AV10 and compared against my Dirac live measurements and there are pretty close , I wish OCA done this before , I could have saved some money . Quick question with directional mode how many subs do you have ? Did you notice any difference with standard mode with regards to total bass output/overall how system sounded after running A1.
in my case I prefer the directional mode on my Denon 3800X I have 4 subs that are place in every for corner of my media room and compare it with standard bass the directional mode sound way better , bass is more punchy , voice are crisp and detail and the immersion of the surround is more vivid . The standard mode with Evo 1 scrip sound very good also but I prefer the sound more crystal with plenty of bass
I agree with @mauriciob8260 with the results. Also, I went back to REW and studied the frequency response of A1 and EVO and they were overall similar. EVO had better summation (not by much) around the 60-70 ish hz region which usually is a problem area (nulls) in my space. I used the latest EVO target curve which was also more aggressive in the low end than the Floyd Toole curve from A1.
@@mauriciob8260 I have four subs connected to my AV10 using minidsp 2x4 hd. I'm planning to get rid of minidsp and just connect my subs directly to my AV10 as it already has 4 independent sub outs but I'm not sure how A1 would time align them .
OCAs script calculates best delays for multiple subs and then converts back to Standard bass mode where all subs get same signal, which is best for bass response across multiple seats. The reason for measuring in Directional mode is to get the measurements for each sub so that they can be time aligned for best response as a combined unit. BTW time aligned doesn't mean that they are phase aligned at all - not for sub frequencies.
Hi, should you level match your speakers once complete or leave settings as is
@@eman-Eagles I would leave all settings out of A1 EVO as is.
Do you go back and make some small adjustments? Speaker level match. Also, do you change your crossover frequencies if set incorrectly? I have been seeing all the stuff OCA is doing it's all the updates that come out in such a short amount of time that has me wondering how good is this method.
I will adjust any speaker that the script tells me to crossover below the speaker’s capabilities (I changed my rear Atmos from 40hz to 80hz). Also, I may bump up my center channel a db or two. I believe he said that he is pretty much done and really could not improve the script any more than it is now. We shall see.
@@KevisFilms I will be trying it out this weekend and saving myself days on days trying to figure my calibration out. After A1 Evo have you measured your setup at reference 0db on your avr? I m just curious. I will do that just because I have to know.
I have not measured at 0 on my AVR. I might try as well. Let me know what you find out with measurements after you run the script. Good luck!
Have you compared One Evo to Dirac Live?
@@arielrodriguez6980 I have not. You can probably get good comparisons from the Facebook group from users that have access to both softwares.
Can you tell me the levels your surrounds have been set at on the evo calibration with dq on with the latest Mj curve, mine has set at -7.5 and -12, these seem low, the main calibration seems to be about right but I do not know if the eq on calibration is meant to have surrounds that low as it’s the first time I’ve done an evo calibration, I was using A1 prior
Mine are -3 for left and right surround and 0 for rear surrounds. What speakers do you have? Maybe sensitive?
I have B&W M-1s. On the normal file they are -1.5 and -6.0 which seems to be about right considering their placement, I also notice on the normal file both my front heights are -2.5m but on the DQ file they are -5.0, i might need to re-run it
Nice to see this getting more traction! There's a very active forum, fb group as well as FAQ for common questions that come up. Would be great to have those in the description!
Great feedback. I will edit this weekend and add. Thank you for watching!
Is it ok to change my speaker crossover settings after applying the Rew Optimization update?
Yes. I changed the crossover for my rear top speakers. It still sounds great! What is the script telling you to set them at? What are you trying to set them to?
A1 EVO set them too:
10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker C: 90Hz
10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker FL: 60Hz
10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker FR: 60Hz
10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker SLA: 90Hz
10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker SRA: 90Hz
10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker TFL: 80Hz
10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker TFR: 80Hz
10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker TRL: 90Hz
10:32:51 PM [INFORMATION] Speaker TRR: 90Hz
My speakers are the following below. I was told they should be around 10-15hz more than what the specs start off with
Klipsch CDT 3650 C* II- 63Hz-23KHz
Klipsch RP-504 C** II - 50-25kHz
Klipsch R-5502 W II - 46Hz-20KHz
Klipsch R-5650 S II - 60Hz-23KHz
Klipsch RP-1000 SW - 19Hz-131Hz
Take a look at your final frequency response in REW (after script finishes) and see where they (each speaker) starts to drop off as they cross over the subwoofer frequency.
@@KevisFilms They look a little off. I think its because I may have the Subwoofer Target settings wrong in REW for my Klipsch RP-1000 subwoofer type. What should these settings be set too? I went with the default as you indicated in your video and I think this need adjusting to match my sub specs of 19Hz-131Hz
Target type: Subwoofer
Bass management cutoff (HZ): 250
Bass management slope: 12db / oct
LF Cutoff (Hz): 12
LF Slope: 24 db / oct
Before running the script do you disable midrange compensation? I have read that also has a big impact on calibration result
Just leave everything as is. It will be turned off after you run the script
Thank you so much from India. Learnt something new and it turned my home theater into real immersive world. Fantastic detailing in sound now..
@@lenzeyes1031 awesome! Glad it helped! Thank you for watching.
After running the script, does it put the recommended crossovers into the created .ady file that you transfer/upload to the AVR, or do have to add them manually?
It will do it atomically :-)
@@KevisFilmsit doesn’t, depends, didn’t work on my 7706, had to add this manually. Better check twice
@@tiree2231 I will double check on my end as well, but so far I have not come across that issue.
also in rew under eq tab, the bass management cutoff is defaulted to 80hz and lF cutoff is 10hz. i noticed OCA left it there, but you have it at 250 and 12, respectively. Does it matter?
I’ll have to check my settings. Pretty sure those were my defaults. Will let you know
If Audyssey lists speakers as large, do we still plug that into the a1evo script or do we change it to small?
Leave the audyssey calibration as is. EVO will take care of the rest.
Another version of this video with just the steps without an explanation and whatnot would be great. U can just advise ppl to watch this one first to get context for everything that follows in the next video
I appreciate the feedback. Thank you.
Will this work with a Mac using REW?
It should.
Hello, work that with a 5.0 system and a stock microphone from Denon x2500h?
You will need a subwoofer. Thank you for watching.
what do you need to do if you already have a minidsp feeding the signal to your subwoofers?
I removed my minidsp. AVR out to each subwoofer, then use directional bass for room measurements. From there I let EVO do the work. It does a great job adjusting and making both subs work well together (assuming they are place properly).
Hi
What should i do if i have 4 subs and only 2 outputs on the reciver.. (with mini dsp now..)
Been a long time Audyssey EQ user but only an Audyssey One facebook lurker. I think its time to join the "dark-side." How would this fare with full range speakers and no subs? Thanks!
The script would require a subwoofer. I don’t believe it would work without subwoofer measurements. It uses subwoofer response measurements to analyze all other speakers and set crossovers and filters.
@@KevisFilms oh. That’s a bit of a bummer. It seems many have experienced extraordinary improvements…
For whatever reason, REW won't allow me to load more than SLA5 for measurement files. I drag all my files over and drop them onto the UI, it begins loading them, then it gives me a "No free positions" prompt and says I can either save them and lose C0, delete it, or cancel and not load all the files from that point on (e.g. SLA6 and beyond). How do I get it to allow loading all of my measurement files? What am I doing wrong?
Are you using the latest REW beta? Can uninstall and reinstall REW and try again? I’ll see if I can search on my end.
@@KevisFilms I tried installing a different version (no dice). Then reinstalled the latest beta (same). I guess I’ll try full uninstall > reinstall > reboot and see how it goes.
@@KevisFilms Finally figured it out after watching OCA's A1 EVO video. I missed the part where I needed to change the max number of measurements from 30 to 300. So it was limiting how many I could paste in. Thanks for the help!
@@dmccoyny awesome!!
Hi can i do this on my tablet where my audyssey app is
As long as you are on your Wi-Fi, you should be able to follow the same steps.
@KevisFilms I followed these steps on my pc with windows 10 and I got to the stage where I uploaded the speaker readings and when I came out to optimise it wasn't highlighted to proceed on the screen ???
Anybody have experience with this issue: Imported all my measurements into REW, but the EVO Script does not show the "optimize calibration" button. Its just not active. I've tried it with edge, chrome and Firefox. Nothing happening :(
Is your API running in REW?
@@KevisFilms thank you :) I did but it only worked after reinstalling rew again...
Buddy why measurements are Only until 250hz and not for all the speaker until 20000khz why this happening and how im gonna do it to measure all the speaker???
People smarter than me advise to limit equalizing anything about 250hz. The room interactions make it unlikely that you can achieve any meaningful result over 250 Hz. I’m very pleased with sound in my theater with A1 Evo - has not sound this good before.
@@KevisFilms so you mean that treble must be flat as is without calibration without target curve without nothing??? 🙄 I try evo 1 but i brought the tone from my avr -3 db down to treble and the grapf in rew in middle treble its not flat in treble special has a plus 3 db curve in 1 khz Up to 7 8 khz so i think you understand that this section needs fixing but evo 1 dont make it but its ok
@kuriakos36 the majority of different cal programs do the same thing at 250hz do some research on it
doesnt work on sony recievers
It would need to be an audyssey capable receiver like a Denon or Marantz. I believe Sony had their own proprietary calibration software.
it don´t works without a subwoofer
Correct 👍🏼