Best sub EQ under $400 - Page 59

The 8033 allowed me a wider choice among AVRs when upgraded during the holidays. An XT32 unit was not in my budget and, in fact, I saved even more on my final choice--went with a Yamaha A1000 as I didn't need to worry about the sub.

Even if I move to an XT32 or equivalent/better unit later on, the 8033 will go well in the living room on a future sub addition.

I'd laugh at the sugestions but I did seriously consider it. Too bad the odds of seeing a BOGO deal are slim to none.

BTW, I started a separate post yesterday for the sole purpose of hopefully finding an alternate unit that would do what I want without the complications or high price involved with some of them.

One reply says "The SMS-1 is perfect for the intended use. You can set up different presets for each listening position. You can even use different listening/measuring positions for each preset. When you switch listening positions, you just switch presets and you're good to go."

I knew the SMS-1 had multiple presets that let you arrange different setups for music and movies, but I didn't think those settings were sufficient enough to compensate for a change in seating position. I'll call Velodyne on Monday to clarify.

Yes, you can set each preset individually but I highly recommend the manual setup for each as the autoEQ is quite limited.

Agreed. That's another thing I like about the SMS-1... the option of AutoEQ or Manual. Add the benefits of an on-screen display, Presets, etc. and this unit is a great option. Thanks again for your replies Kal.

Note, however, that the SMS-1 has no facilities to deal with time-domain issues when used alone. If you have a separate measurement tool, like XTZ or REW, that also calculates the necessary complex filters, you can implement those in the SMS-1.

Is there someplace you can point me to that shows an example of how to do that with the SMS-1?

First, it is in the user's manual.
Second, I described it in my review. http://www.stereophile.com/musicinth...itr/index.html

"Anti Mode Cinema" model coming out http://www.dspeaker.com/fileadmin/da...nema-press.pdf

Linky doesn't open.

Try this.

thanks for the link! I don't see significant improvement over the 8033S. I assume I'm wrong to think that?

Does anyone know any good reason why I could not or should not use an anti-mode 8033 SII with a single mono sub output from my Parasound Halo P7 into two mono subs?

The website is not entirely clear.

I realize the 8033C or 8033 Cinema would be easier, but I'd like the extra frequency response and number of filters, unless someone can tell me why that's not a good idea.
Also it would leave me a better upgrade path for the future.

Thanks in advance...

the number of filters are, in theory, already more than enough for sub when you're using the 8033C. However, in reality, there is no such thing as having too much filters because without knowing your room acoustic signature, one can't tell what is enough. If you have the budget, go with the 8033 SII. In my room, the difference is almost non existent (between 8033S vs 8033SII) but it's there and if I can return my 8033S and add a bit of money for SII, I'd take the SII.

No reason for "could not", and neither for "should not". It is perfectly ok to use only one of the inputs.

If you need/want the wider passband range, and have it also corrected (S corrects upto 144Hz, S-II upto 250Hz), then you need S-II. If you don't use the whole range with S-II, then you have more filters available to cover whatever range needs corrections.

So, if you need it, then just get it.

Im having a hard time figuring out the difference between the antimode cinema version and the s version. Does anyone know the advantages of one over the other?

Is simplify audio selling the 8033S2?

The one i see here list for $500 but it doesn't say 2- http://www.simplifiaudio.com/online_store/dspeaker_store.html

Also does it really make sense to get any other model besides the first model? How large of a difference is there between all of them (not including the dual core)?

More recent models can EQ higher up the frequency spectrum (up to 240 hz or so?) vs the original that tops out at 144 IIRC. Also, the newer ones have a "soft" power switch so you don't get a loud THUMP if/when a power outage cycles through the EQ and sub. Those are the differences I recall off hand. I cross over my sub at 80 hz so the original 8088B was good enough for me (plus I got a great deal at an audio show for it).

Hello all,
Anyone use the 8033 with anthems arc? Just curious about your impressions. Thanks

I use ARC on my MRX-700 after I used the 8033, the frequency curve becomes smoother compared to ARC alone (based on measurement) bu I honestly can't hear the difference.

Is the Antimode 8033 Cinema still the best option for simple, easy sub calibration today? I've used the BFD and a soundmeter in the past. I have a need for automatic sub calibration and wondered if anything was better for about the same cost as the 8033 at this time. Thanks.

The 8033 can't be beat for the price and ease of use at the time being and in the foreseeable future.

Agreed.

Yes from me too!

I am interested also, will the 8033 calibrate dual subs?

Yes--but if you mean stereo subs you will need a higher end model. Most people just run all as one sub. I run three as mono. The two outputs on the 8033 are 180 degrees out of phase, so you need to set one sub out also.