Mike-48
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I'm wondering how many other ARC users there are here. I'm looking for a good place to ask and answer questions about ARC and the equipment I'm using (Anthem STR Preamp).
Mike
Mike
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I'm wondering how many other ARC users there are here. I'm looking for a good place to ask and answer questions about ARC and the equipment I'm using (Anthem STR Preamp).
Mike
Wow. Thats not the answer I was expecting... those are definitely less common EQ options!
Are you primarily looking for EQ in the bass region?
I just joined the forum, funnily enough because I read that ARC’s results benefit from REW beforehand. I’m not an obsessive AVer, and I don’t mean anything negative by the comment, but I had to Google REW to find out what it was. So, I joined and will learn and probably use it when my MRX740 and new speakers arrive.I fell in love with the Janszens at one of the audio shows... and may own some one day. I can't remember the model, but they were very nice.
Would love to see pics of your system.
I have had the ARC system, but it was years ago, and it has certainly improved since then. I used it with my MartinLogan 13A's when I had those about a year or so ago. Did a great job on the bass for those, but it was the simple version of ARC... not anything like your version.
Thank you for the welcome!Welcome to the forum!
Funny... I think the mere fact that you've used ARC and discerned notable differences makes you more of an obsessive AVer than you think ;-). I'd hazard to guess that most folks skip EQ altogether!
Thank you for the welcome!
Back in the day, with my aktiv Linns and Theta Casanova processor etc. etc. etc., yes I was obsessive.
When we bought this house, it already was wired for 5.1, had Atlantic Technology System 20s in wall, a massive Marantz receiver. It sounded powerful, but not good. So, I bought some bass traps and absorbent panels, and we already had the lucky feature of a stone wall on one side to reduce the parallel wall problems. Sounded better but meh. I bought an Anthem MRX520, less powerful than the Marantz it replaced, and in 20 minutes of setup ARC made it sound good. I am sold on ARC or similar.
I guess my question relates to REW as I’ve used ARC twice before (2.1 system and 5.1). What benefit did you derive from doing REW in addition to ARC? Have you used ARC without REW?I can help answer basic questions on ARC. I am using it with AVM70. Did setup the speakers with REW first.
Feel free to reach out if you need help.Thanks. I might want to learn how to use REW, because that sounds like a useful process.