No mention of the Storm Mk2s as an alternative? (Probably the biggest competitor IMHO)
For me the ACT4 is over-priced and far from user-friendly. It can sound great, but to get the best out of it requires a PhD in applied acoustics!Bit surprised to read the disfavor of the Acurus ACT-4 in comparison, would love to hear your thoughts on that when the ASPEQT kits hit the market + a review of the more gently priced Muse
Yes, the MP-60 combined with a pair of Lyngdorf's new MXA-8400 8-channel power amps would be an awesome system.Seems the review is echoed among almost all the users too, even with the 2ch TDA series amps. The fact room perfect doesn't require excessive fannying around, be it having to go to multiple forums or call customer support every time something doesn't work out.
Perhaps an interesting addition will be their new power amp... must resist!
Well, I might not resist if people are interested in some used SDA 2400's....
Yes, the MP-60 combined with a pair of Lyngdorf's new MXA-8400 8-channel power amps would be an awesome system.
I can only recommend products I've actually tested, and I haven't had anything from Storm Audio. The closest I've got is the Focal Astral 16, which I believe is a re-badged Storm processor with built-in amplification. It's really good, but basically it's a Dirac product and there are loads to choose from.No mention of the Storm Mk2s as an alternative? (Probably the biggest competitor IMHO)
Last I heard they're due in August, but obviously Covid19 could delay the release (again).They've had to jump thru a fair few hoops for this new amp, it should have been out a fair while ago... I do fancy one.. I think it may have to happen, thanks for the extra push
Last I heard they're due in August, but obviously Covid19 could delay the release (again).
I know there are people who want to spend all their time going down an acoustic rabbit hole, but I prefer a system that's easy to use and incredibly effective. At the end of the day I'm not interested in constantly fiddling about – I just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy my films with the best possible sound.
Agreed. By the way, that's an impressive system you've got there!It may do.. these are weird times. I still see an awful lot of absolute wibble about class D being bad. I don't think people want to actually learn the very basics of power amplifiers but instead want to parrot screech whatever out of date nonsense they just read on What HiFi or what some inept/dodgy dealer has waffled them in to.
Part of this problem was that in order to get something good, you really did have to do all sorts of things on the lower end until people got Anthem's ARC. I don't think people realise that coding is probably the most important thing these days as high end processors are computers and while you may get a good note out of an Arcam or Emotiva... could you really be arsed with all the other nonsense, that may not be fixed for months or even at all..
Agreed. By the way, that's an impressive system you've got there!
For me the MP-60 is unique because RoomPerfect is completely different from all the other systems out there in the way it approaches room correction. I know there are people who want to spend all their time going down an acoustic rabbit hole, but I prefer a system that's easy to use and incredibly effective. At the end of the day I'm not interested in constantly fiddling about – I just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy my films with the best possible sound.
I can only recommend products I've actually tested, and I haven't had anything from Storm Audio. The closest I've got is the Focal Astral 16, which I believe is a re-badged Storm processor with built-in amplification. It's really good, but basically it's a Dirac product and there are loads to choose from.
For me the MP-60 is unique because RoomPerfect is completely different from all the other systems out there in the way it approaches room correction. I know there are people who want to spend all their time going down an acoustic rabbit hole, but I prefer a system that's easy to use and incredibly effective. At the end of the day I'm not interested in constantly fiddling about – I just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy my films with the best possible sound.
Great review (as was the HCC one) and high praise indeed. So thanks ever so much for putting in the hours to do this. This is now high on the lust list.
A couple of questions. I get what is meant in this instance by preserving the signature sound of the speakers, but would this then make it harder to integrate the surrounds and ceiling speakers from different manufacturers with the mains (whose signature sound is the one which I most care about)? In other words, will intrinsic aspects like timbral diferences between them be accentuated? Also, is it possible to save presets for different listening conditions, specifically for when a retractactable "acoustically transparent" screen is in place and not?
I've heard it's got issues, but it does exist and Phil is supposed to be reviewing it soon, which is why I mentioned it.I really don’t think you can mention the Arcam AV40 as an alternative at the present point in time: it’s got so many issues (particularly with Dirac), and was clearly released way, way too soon. The latest firmware release has made things worse, by accounts on the forum here.
One brand to rule them all is certainly true. However, until Meridian come out with an on-wall speaker to match the house sound of my fronts, I have to look elsewhere. Their in-walls are not an option.it's possible - it depends on how far off your surrounds are from your mains - that atmos maybe not so much as you don't necessarily hear overhead fx panning in the same way but best practice is one brand to rule them all.
You could change a voicing for screen up and screen down but if your AT screen is anything like mine you'd likely not be able to hear the difference at all and you'd certainly need something like REW to back up any pre perceived notion you may have of this.
For me the ACT4 is over-priced and far from user-friendly. It can sound great, but to get the best out of it requires a PhD in applied acoustics!
I agree there will be a time commitment with REW or other software to set up the right EQ without ASPEQT, but no one says setting up the Trinnov is a quick 5 minute affair. why would ASPEQT be harder than say the Trinnov ?