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  1. Note: As of March 30, 2023 this thread returns from an actively maintained online resource to a regular discussion thread. Additional resources can be found at Dirac Live v2 & v3, for example "How to set speaker levels" and "How to choose crossover points". Official Dirac support is available...
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  2. The less expensive 16 channel SSP competition is heating up. Monoprice, ATI, Emotiva and now Acurus: https://www.cepro.com/article/16_channel_acurus_muse_processor_dolby_atmos_dtsx?eid=438814252&bid=2369482
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  3. Hi, This is my first post on calibration and is really a last resort before giving up in frustration. I have read and tried the 2 main greyscale calibration guides, the Stereomandan's Calibration Method and the Greyscale for Dummies as well as reading numerous forums to try and understand...
  4. I consider REL, JL and SVS the big 3 subwoofer companies so i'd like to discuss them but i'm not interested in who you think the big 3 are, so we can limit the discussion to these 3-Really Expensive Loudpseakers, Just Loud and Serious Vibrating Speakers. Ironically i've never owned a sub from...
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  5. Always apply the 11-Point white balance calibration below to ensure accurate colors SDR (Cinema Pro and Cinema Home): 11-point white balance (for both Iris Bright and off) 2.24.25 Update Shared Dgtr74's custom high-contrast high color accuracy settings using SAE1 and Iris Bright mode. (DE<1)...
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