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Buy Minidsp2x4 or use integrated SVS App

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marcus8699

Discussion Starter · Jun 5, 2021

I just finally went dual with my subs and have been doing a lot of research on calibrating the subs without having Audyssey XT32 capable receiver. I was pretty much sold on the Minidsp 2x4 and called my local HiFi store and the recommended using the built in SVS App and save some money. I wanted to post on the forum to see if anyone has experience with the SVS App and if it is better to go ahead and buy the minidsp. I am getting a UMIK-1 to calibrate with either setup. I just need to decide which way to go.

Thanks,

Marcus

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gajCA

· #2 · Jun 5, 2021

marcus8699 said:
I just finally went dual with my subs and have been doing a lot of research on calibrating the subs without having Audyssey XT32 capable receiver. I was pretty much sold on the Minidsp 2x4 and called my local HiFi store and the recommended using the built in SVS App and save some money. I wanted to post on the forum to see if anyone has experience with the SVS App and if it is better to go ahead and buy the minidsp. I am getting a UMIK-1 to calibrate with either setup. I just need to decide which way to go.

Thanks,

Marcus

While I use a minidsp 2x4's parametric EQ to EQ my subs in my secondary room after running REW sweeps using my 1980s era stereo receiver I'm not sure you need more than an SPL meter and test tones to EQ an SVS subwoofer that utilizes the SVS app's parametric EQ.

Here are subwoofer test tones.

Sine Burst Tones (20-200 Hz)

Audio Test Tones : using sine bursts to check your subwoofer and room modes.

www.audiocheck.net

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marcus8699

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 5, 2021

gajCA said:
While I use a minidsp 2x4's parametric EQ to EQ my subs in my secondary room after running REW sweeps using my 1980s era stereo receiver I'm not sure you need more than an SPL meter and test tones to EQ an SVS subwoofer that utilizes the SVS app's parametric EQ.

Here are subwoofer test tones.

Sine Burst Tones (20-200 Hz)

Audio Test Tones : using sine bursts to check your subwoofer and room modes.

www.audiocheck.net

Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should still get the umik-1 mic? I am assuming I just load this website up on my TV and play the tones for each frequency?

I figured worst case I buy the mic and use REW and the APP to try and tune the subs. If it doesn't work well, then I'll explore the mindsp 2x4HD.

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gajCA

· #4 · Jun 5, 2021

marcus8699 said:
Thanks for the reply. Do you think I should still get the umik-1 mic? I am assuming I just load this website up on my TV and play the tones for each frequency?

I figured worst case I buy the mic and use REW and the APP to try and tune the subs. If it doesn't work well, then I'll explore the mindsp 2x4HD.

IDK, cheaper to use an SPL meter (which always comes in handy) and test tones.

I don't see a need in your case for a minidsp as the SVS app will allow you to do much of what the minidsp accomplishes.

If effect the SVS app controlled subs have a "minidsp" built into them.

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marcus8699

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 5, 2021 (Edited)

gajCA said:
IDK, cheaper to use an SPL meter (which always comes in handy) and test tones.

I don't see a need in your case for a minidsp as the SVS app will allow you to do much of what the minidsp accomplishes.

If effect the SVS app controlled subs have a "minidsp" built into them.

Maybe I am confused on the SPL meter. Is that just an app I download on my phone or where does that come from?

EDIT: I see that you can buy better SPL meters than using your phone. Any recommendations?

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Lp85253

· #6 · Jun 5, 2021

gajCA said:
While I use a minidsp 2x4's parametric EQ to EQ my subs in my secondary room after running REW sweeps using my 1980s era stereo receiver I'm not sure you need more than an SPL meter and test tones to EQ an SVS subwoofer that utilizes the SVS app's parametric EQ.

Here are subwoofer test tones.

Sine Burst Tones (20-200 Hz)

Audio Test Tones : using sine bursts to check your subwoofer and room modes.

www.audiocheck.net

i would agree here.. i can't imagine needing the minidsp and the svs app.. i would think set it up and run the app..see how it measures then eq...as far as mike vs spl meter.. idk..

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gajCA

· #7 · Jun 5, 2021

marcus8699 said:
Maybe I am confused on the SPL meter. Is that just an app I download on my phone or where does that come from?

EDIT: I see that you can buy better SPL meters than using your phone. Any recommendations?

Frequency Range: 125Hz to 8KHz

Amazon.com: Galaxy Audio Live Sound Monitor (CM130) : Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

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friedmud

· #8 · Jun 5, 2021

On my system with an SVS SB2000 I just used a Umik-1, REW and the SVS app.

REW is amazing - highly recommended.

I don’t think a minidsp would do much more for you than you can do with the SVS app. The app is pretty dang good.

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marcus8699

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 5, 2021

Thanks to both of you for your help. I'm gonna try to go with the SPL meter first and see how it goes. I'll refer back to this thread if you guys don't mind me asking further questions.

I also was curious how I am supposed to fine tune the other main speakers in the setup. I would assume I use the built in Audyssey but do I just tell the built-in audyssey that I don't have a sub so it doesn't mess up what is already tuned via the SPL meter?

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baxtermedic

· #10 · Jun 5, 2021

From everything that i've been reading lately, you will want to use the UMIK-1 without audysee to ensure placement and eq with REW and the SVS app. And then, when that is all said and done you will run Audysee after the fact for room correction, distance, etc.

One benefit from using the miniDSP would be loading in the BEQ profiles for movies as seen in these forums so you can dig a big deeper on the bass from movies

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marcus8699

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jun 6, 2021

baxtermedic said:
From everything that i've been reading lately, you will want to use the UMIK-1 without audysee to ensure placement and eq with REW and the SVS app. And then, when that is all said and done you will run Audysee after the fact for room correction, distance, etc.

One benefit from using the miniDSP would be loading in the BEQ profiles for movies as seen in these forums so you can dig a big deeper on the bass from movies

I just ordered the umik-1. I like the idea of using REW and seeing the graphs change as I make changes. Will post back my results. Thanks again to everyone!

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badtlc

· #12 · Jun 6, 2021

marcus8699 said:
Maybe I am confused on the SPL meter. Is that just an app I download on my phone or where does that come from?

EDIT: I see that you can buy better SPL meters than using your phone. Any recommendations?

Umik.

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