How To Use MiniDSP With Your Home Theater Receiver And Subwoofers

[@COGuyStuff]

Have you wondered if you should get a MiniDSP or what exactly it can do for you? Here's the answer! Maybe! It depends on exactly what you already have, if there will be any benefit to the sound. But no matter what it does save a ton of time, and is much more flexible for solving just about any setup problems. This shows you step by step how to use it in your existing system but not the nitty gritty setup and software details. Equipment Used: iPhone X Shure MV88+ Mic: amzn.to/2PUyPIK Polk Audio LSiM707 Speakers: amzn.to/2NQxTCg Polk Audio R50 Speakers: amzn.to/2E1XfJ4 Yamaha RX-V2085 Receiver: amzn.to/2JUfWBE Monolith 3x200 watt Amplifier: amzn.to/2NQty2d Monolith Interconnects: amzn.to/2Np0qA3 Custom Speaker Wires: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bbfGB-hqypoas Various Acoustimac & GIK Acoustics absorption and diffusion panels: amzn.to/2JUOjby Synology 1019+ NAS: amzn.to/31h10mY Seagate IronWolf Drives: amzn.to/32jV6D4 Recorded in Pure Direct, straight to and from camera. Source, Amazon Music HD over Airplay at CD Quality. KZbin does not support more. Sound Demo videos are not monetized by me, all proceeds go direct to the respective copyright holders. How To Place Speakers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZu8hXqMZbGAmdU Polk LSiM707 Unboxing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2PVc36jpMiMiK8 Polk LSiM706 Unboxing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJq1kKywqcyXg5o Polk LSiM702 Unboxing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJCUYWZ9i72EjNE Polk LSiM707 Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaCtfayBmq-gr5Y Monolith 3x200 Amplifier Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl7OZ2p3qd6Ilas Streaming Services Comparison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqu2m6Bte9iKmK8 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@wa2368]

Why didn't you just use the distances calculated by your receiver, convert it into your delay in ms for the dsp input? Why were you computing the delay by trial and error?

[@stevenbeach2776]

Is there specific mic stand that you would recommend?

[@ChudGippity]

Sorry Sir but do you know if I have old AV R without hdmi but it's DSP chips are fried dead... Do I have any chance of to add DSP like this ??? Or do you have other advice ???

[@54tristin]

This is by far away the best explanation of using DSP for someone with no experience

[@tyt445]

If this guy is a college professor, his class will always be full. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything so detail hence making it so easy.

[@worfsonofmogh5148]

Dude, you definitely make this stuff way easier to understand. Back in October I talked the wife into getting a better soundbar, ended up with a 5.1 book shelf system. I'm now looking forward to 5.2.4

[@sjl1327]

You have a real talent for explaining a topic in an easy-to-understand manner. I really did not understand how to use DSP to enhance sound quality, until I found ur video.

[@nonametofame]

I'm really glad you decided to make a video on this. This will definitely help out a lot of people. Great work!

[@UpgradingAsUsual]

In REW Filter Task settings, set the Individual Boost & Overall Max Boost to zero to ensure no boost is applied. You have them both set to max (12 & 18). That could blow up any subwoofer easily if your not paying real close attention to your Auto EQ. Loving these videos and keep up the great content!

[@COGuyStuff]

That’s not how it works. I set them to max just to give it max flexibility. It doesn’t mean it will actually boost anything. As I clearly went over, I said to set your target low so you are cutting frequencies. If had of set it high, then yes it would have been using some boosts. That still doesn’t blow anything up though.

[@ajzepp8976]

I have watched several of these videos, and my conclusion is that I have nowhere near enough patience to follow what these folks are doing. Definitely appreciate you making the video though. Helps me to avoid messing with this to begin with lol.

[@COGuyStuff]

There certainly is a learning curve to start from scratch, no doubt. But it’s just like learning to drive. Once you do it opens up so much more and is dead simple

[@ajzepp8976]

@@COGuyStuff Your video was definitely the best Ive seen to date.

[@woohunter1]

Haha, taking all these measurements are addicting, as soon as I got mine pretty close, I also used a tone generator to find out which frequency made my wall hung TV rattle, then cut that frequency enough so it doesn’t do it anymore unless it’s really cranked up. Great job with this tutorial.

[@johnsmathew1106]

I have been following all you bass management videos. It helped me a lot. I have SVS subs with eq and I got a mini DSP after watching your video. Now I enjoy a sound that I really like. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing.

[@dilbyjones]

Best vid on this ever

[@justplainlawr]

Thanks for the step by step tutorial! Saw your comment on the Audioholics video and checked your channel to see if you had any new uploads - I’ve been thinking of adding a miniDSP to dial in my subwoofers as well! Your videos seem to help fill in the missing pieces from all the other miniDSP and REW tutorials on KZbin. Love the content.

[@COGuyStuff]

Thanks!

[@justplainlawr]

@@COGuyStuff have you considered doing the upgrade to Dirac on your 2x4HD and doing a comparison of Dirac bass room correction vs the regular miniDSP software? Not that your response curve with the miniDSP software isn't fantastic. Just curious what that experience would look like, and of course, how it measures! I was doing some reading a couple months ago and I saw miniDSP said that the Dirac software expects to do full range correction, may not work great for subs-only.

[@fxstd000]

Hey CO Guy. I'm a CO guy too and like cigars as well. Great videos and content on your channel. Very timely MiniDSP/REW video. I just got mine (DDRC-24 version) last week and have been scouring KZbin for content when I noticed you just uploaded this one. I totally figured out how to get an initial baseline and tweak things for the better from that point. Thanks for taking the time to make this and share your experience.

[@dentman67]

Wow! I never expected to see you doing a mini dsp video. I use to watch your motorcycle videos. It's good to sew your doing well. I'll subscribe to this "newer" chanel.

[@MRB1910]

What? Cigars and audio? You’re my man!!

[@c2m568]

Thank you so much sir for your immediate response. I can now enjoy my home theater even more. Keep up the good work. You are helping a lot of people like me. Thank you again.

[@josephayala1090]

Hi I just want to say thank you for such a great & in depth video on how to use a Mini Dsp. I'm currently using an Anthem AVM 70 PrePro 8K & I've been trying to balance my Dual SVS SB-4K Subwoofers but I've had a hard time. Your video is incredibly clear & very informative which I greatly appreciate. I'm looking forward to purchasing a Mini Dsp to add to my Home Theater 🎭 System.

[@cruzingrsx4484]

Your very understandable and explain thing perfectly. I wanted to purchase the minidsp but was intimidated till I watched this video. Many thanks sir.

[@TheDenix8]

Excellent explanation, really clear and to the point! But it leaves me wondering, how did you address that big null just under 200Hz?

[@gtrmusic69]

1:40 this is the other reason I got Def Tech 15. First reason I mentioned in the SVS setup video. The SVS 16's I had are exaggerated and simply don't sound good or musical. Yes they pump out a lot of bass but it's not realistic or good quality. Outside of some positive movie watchers reviews the only reason I got the SVS 16's was the remote and the app. It's great to be able to store three different settings. One for movie and one for music and one for something else. But for music listening they're just no good. I mostly listen to jazz and classical, and they are just not up to snuff. Movies? Sure if you want a lot of stuff with excessive bass, go ahead. But even given the same amount of output there's a world of difference in musical quality of the Definitive Technology 15's vs the SVS. Emphasis with HT is accuracy and transparency. Emphasis with SVS is as much bass as possible. The fact that your final line was full of peaks and valleys proves my point. The Def Tech are basically flat and trouble free. I could show you the SVS vs DT REW measurements, both done in the same room.

[@COGuyStuff]

Old video dude. I have quad PSA 18s

[@bobbiebreese9377]

Good video, when integrating the Front Speakers with the Subs, use the Time align feature in REW, it will analyze the responses from the Front Speakers and Subs, then it will give you the delay time and distance for the Subs, to fix the null at the crossover point. It worked pretty well for me.

[@COGuyStuff]

I went over that in a later vid

[@GaneshPerumal-qt1ly]

Hey! Thanks...i have a sub which has its amp board faulty...planning to use crown amp in it...whats your thought about using crown amp directly to sub box or with a mini dsp added in series to that?

[@delali2631]

Very easy to understand! Great video 👍🏽

[@flyers10az]

Helpful info. Thanks. What knob settings did you set you PSA subs to when added those in? And any benefit to putting a towel over the seat's back/headrest?

[@COGuyStuff]

One persons amp settings mean nothing to any other setup. I never alter the seating for measurements.

[@trinemortenskovgaard2790]

Great video! I have 2 questions: 1) When using a house curve do you use the same one for music and movies? 2) Do you also use Dynamic EQ (or whatever the name is on Yamaha AVRs)?

[@COGuyStuff]

I do you YPAO Volume (just alters the EQ at low levels) but at my listening levels it does nothing. I only use one curve.

[@operamatthew]

wth... never knew you were into HT. i watch your cigar reviews lol.

[@dsellars]

Would there be a benefit to using a mini-dsp with just one subwoofer? I plan to get a second one at some stage in the future.

[@COGuyStuff]

Very little, and only in really bad rooms.

[@SolidMGSnake]

Get one you wont regret it. I have one for my single monolith subwoofer. The BassEQ alone is worth it for movies with crippled low frequencies. It will effectively boost the very low frequencies that would otherwise not be present.

[@anandshah71]

Thanks for the video not easy to get such extension don’t know why miniDSP didn’t do it so as to help their customers Also I find it little too much for my patience isn’t there something can flatten as best as possible according to my room and placement. Will DIRAC do it automatically

[@fredsanidad4202]

During AVR setup, Do you change the distance setting in the AVR to zero?

[@rayhapes]

Thanks for vid This has been a help. So how do you generate tone at about 21 minutes inw hat was the setting, tab level etc? I'm a super noob at this and having difficulty getting MiniDSP 2x4HD to work with REW. My mini DSP disappears from the Mini control console with REW open. so wierd.

[@KrisCortez]

Are you going to try out Bass EQ? What are your thoughts about it?

[@AmazonasBiotop]

Thanks for your great videos! I have a easier to drive 90 dB/w/m speaker and are sitting 2m from them. Using miniDSP and after a while I noticed that there is noticeable hiss/sssssh coming from the speakers.. Only left the subs outputs into the DSP and disconnected and bypass the DSP for the main speakers. Problem solved.. So I can't use PEQ on the mains any longer. 😟 Is there any DSP with lower noise floor than the miniDSP 2x4 HD?

[@dadevastator24_77]

Hello, This is a very informative video and it walked me through everything I needed. I’ve updated settings to my mini dsp 2x4 HD, but for some reason my subs aren’t producing any bass. They appear to be off, but they aren’t. There are no signs of bass. During the calibration process everything worked good. Idk why I’m not getting any sound of my subs. I even tried adjusting the sub level on my AVr and still no bass

[@MrTon4eff]

Check if the inputs are set to "analog" in mini dsp soft.

[@jjlnguess7354]

So after I run say Audyssey XT32 I have to turn the Audyssey EQ off in the Audyssey app?

[@uavpilot6715]

Can I use this miniDSP microphone with a Klipsch subwoofer?

[@libation14221]

Can you use the DSP if I'm only using 1 sub

[@rkumarblr1]

Sorry if my question is naive. So you phase corrected the main to Sub and found the Audyssey came back with the same delay and post that you switch Audyssey off again and smooth the curve to your house curve, basically switching off Audyssey all together. So if you do not use Audyssey you lose the ability to get Dynamic EQ which is fine for listening levels but you lose out for lower volume levels ?

[@epg2501]

Where did you see the average number for the db or did you just guess based upon the changing numbers? (not sure if the average needs to match exact).

[@rkumarblr1]

For bass bleed or reverberations in the bass frequency primarily below 100 Hz. Will EQ help? I understand the the nulls can’t be fixed with EQ, but bass bleed is not the nulls it’s the standing waves or the high reverb times so will EQ help?

[@mxmang]

Any clue what version to order if I use a pro amp that uses...i think 1 volt in?

[@lucbeauvais1847]

Great video! Does the computer has to stay plugged in to the dsp to work or would we disconnect the computer for normal use? Thanks

[@COGuyStuff]

The computer is only connected while adjusting

[@lucbeauvais1847]

@@COGuyStuff thanks for the quick reply. Much appreciated!!!!

[@russ6366]

Awesome video!! You really make it easy to understand. I’ve ordered the Mini DSP & miniDSP UMIK-1 Omni-directional USB Mic. I need to get a tripod. I looked at Parts Express & there are several options. Will any work or any clue on which one(s) have the adapter needed? Thx again!! 👍

[@russ6366]

NVM, I see now where the mic comes with the adapter. Thx 👍

[@frankeezee]

Good explenation 👍🏼

[@compudaze]

Do you have to raise the volume of the subs any after pulling so much out via EQ?

[@COGuyStuff]

Everyone is different, but sure you can then add volume to taste after you get a good response curve.

[@techbusinessman]

Is there a reason the filter is loaded to the output channels? I would think adding to the input would be more ideal so that you can than adjust your output filters when need (when using Bass EQ - BEQ - for example).

[@COGuyStuff]

Which is why my later vids show to do just that. For non beq it’s identical

[@gibluap]

Is the sweep I see on here with your mains integrated in with the subs?

[@Carlos-gc4hb]

Hello, what brand mic stand are you using?

[@c2m568]

I'm just a newbie trying to learn how to use mini dsp . I followed your tutorial diligently after I save/load my configuration on my minidsp hd. I run YPOA set up just like you said in your tutorial but It is not detecting my subwoofer that is connected in subwoofer 1 out subwoofer 2 out was disabled. subwoofer 1 out connected to the input 1 my minidsp HD and the Output 1 and 2 of minidsp I connected my dual subs of svs 2000 pro. Am I missing somenthing? Why I cannot get my YAMAHA A2070 to detect my subwoofer during YPAO setup? I don't have issues when I run sweeps I heard each subs with no issues and completed all the measurements. Thank you sir for any help or advice that you can give me. Godbless and more power to your channel

[@COGuyStuff]

On the input screen you are set to usb. Click it and set to analog.

[@johnlim7720]

Hi...I just saw this video and was wondering if you could possibly help me with my situation. I have a dedicated HT room with 2 existing subs ( Paradigm PDR12 and PDR10 ). I recently bought a SVS PB-1000 and was hoping to be able to integrate it to the 2 PDR's. I have the miniDSP 2X4HD. Will it help and how do I do it? I'm a bit of a noob so would appreciate your help. I know these are mismatched subs but was really hoping I could make it work.

[@anandshah71]

Would be interesting to know your take and if you can try now Dirac since u already have 2x4hd. I am not very technical inclined and eager to know pros cons of Dirac. Again on YT not much info on Dirac

[@TheNotoriousGamer]

DIRAC is completely worth it for full range correction, using it with speakers and subs. DIRAC for subs only is overkill but it will be a bit better than REW generated filters. No cons to DIRAC, apart from the increase in cost. It is one of if not the best room correction in the world.

[@Mike_v_E]

What mic stand is that?

[@gibluap]

Although, I do use 90 degree angel for the mic it isn't dire to do so with subs only . Even Hometheater Gurus says the same.

[@COGuyStuff]

A sub ONLY, sure. But that's not what this is doing. Anytime you are measuring room interaction or the mains, it needs to be in the 90 deg up position, period. Horizontal is only for nearfield driver measurement only or for helping remove the room interaction.

[@gibluap]

@@COGuyStuff correct! Completely agree

[@moveezy5591]

Ok I have the minidsp 2x4 hd I have the power hooked to my power conditioner I have the USB into my laptop also have the umik1 plugged into my laptop I have the minidsp input 1 running to my emotiva xmc2 with my 4 subs plugged into the output side of the minidsp I have a fiber optic hdmi cable from my processor hooked to my laptop I have my rew all setup correctly my minidsp 2x4 hd plug-in downloaded connected with everything hooked up correctly I have double and triple checked but when I check ny levels and also when I try to measure I get no sound

[@luckymckay]

Quick question, when you were level matching the subs, what level was the volume on your AVR? And just to clarify, you gain match different brand subs to same db output from same position in room, move subs to thier location, and then adjust gain levels on sub again to level match? If so, isn't that the same thing as just having the subs set in their location and matching them all to 75db?

[@COGuyStuff]

No. As I said, when gain and level matching it’s all done at the sub. Avr volume doesn’t matter what it’s at. Setting to 75 for test level is the opposite. You don’t touch the subs, you only use avr volume.

[@luckymckay]

@@COGuyStuff thanks for the reply. I guess I'm just kinda struggling with grasping this concept. For example, I have two HSU vtf3 mk5 subs on my screen wall gain and level matched. I now want to add a third pb2000 behind my couch. But now I'm going to have to lower the gain knob on the pb2000 in order to "level" match it to the other two subs on the front wall in relation to my main listening position correct? So as of now, my two HSU VTF3 Mk5 subs have the gain set at 10 o'clock, the svs may hypothetically have to be set at 9'oclock on the gain knob to compensate for the decreased distance to my listening position. Sorry for the confusion on my end. Appreciate the videos and helpfulness you provide!

[@COGuyStuff]

Correct.

[@mtmmason]

@@luckymckay This video is enlightening, but you've hit on the one area of contradiction. There's no point in gain matching if you're going to level match. Imagine level matching first, then move all your subs to the same location to "gain match", then move them all back and level match again. The 2nd time you level match will be no different than the first time so why bother with gain matching unless you need the exercise. Everyone has a different approach and I think CO Guy is one of the most straight forward except for the two different matching approaches. In the end he used level matching.

[@bennyblanco14]

i cant find any info on how can i connect a dsp to my receiver i have a sony str790 and want to connect a dsp to it but the back of my recieveonly excepts 1 pair of rca ...how am I supposed to control time alignment and proper tuning if I only have access to 2 channels?

[@COGuyStuff]

You don't, AVRs aren't meant for that. You need one that has it built in.

[@rindershow212]

I understand when you say you don't want the the bass shakers rumbling to the sound of the voices in a movie. So what crossover setting would you set the shakers to avoid that?

[@COGuyStuff]

40 and below, nothing to worry about there

[@rindershow212]

@@COGuyStuff ok I will try that. Thanks

[@gibluap]

Great video thanks

[@COGuyStuff]

No problem 👍

[@audioprotaro1338]

Good video

[@backrack01]

Great demonstration. I know its a insignificant part of your video but I was curious why you think phase 0 or 180 isn't good for a sub(cheap). My co worker talks about his gear a lot and how happy he is with his REL ht1205. I think he prob uses it more for music because he never mentions movies to me but idk. He was pretty convincing though. Did my man over pay for his gear? Lol

[@COGuyStuff]

Because it limits you to just two possible settings. The correct setting will almost always be somewhere in between. Better subs use a dial.

[@eDrumsInANutshell]

Hi CO Guy, I got stuck on your channel through your buttkicker vid. Thanks a lot. This time, while watching the video, i had big smile on face, having the following thought or guess: Those videos are made because NOBODY of our family or neighbours or friends or collegues are interested in what we are doing here! Isn't it?! Hahaha! I am a physicist, making that circumstance even worse :-) I but the butt kicker under my drum chair. I am quite deep into edrums and MIDI and MIDI controller, drum pads and drum modules, and triggers and software drumming and audio software and the electronics connected to all that and I am trying to build a DIY hi hat controller or actually testing different sensors etc. Besides that, I am into smartHome stuff and networking and DSLR photography. And the people react to all that like: "Whata hell.... what are you doing there and why?! Why you're not reading a book or watch a movie?" For me one day is definitely to short ... So, maybe I will also make a video, talking to people who are insterested in what I am talking about! Really, that was quite funny, ... to me ... at least :-) Greetings from Germany Manuel

[@alexm2623]

Are you still happy with all of the electronics etc you've bought today? I ask because I'm in the market for a TV and sound system and know you did lots of research and have experience with them. Any suggestions for someone who is first getting into it for the first time but not willing to drop thousands ie receiver speakers etc? I've watched your videos on all of your upgrades, but the high end stuff you've got is a little much for my budget. Did you ever get a chance to see the Vizio Quantum X and Samsung QLED Q7 tvs side by side and if so which do you suggest? Hard where I live to find a costco or other store with a large number of TVs on display and I know you like your Vizio.

[@COGuyStuff]

Oh yeah! I am going to upgrade to the new 2020 85" Quantum X when it releases though, just for a bigger picture, but I still love my 75". I suggest waiting for the 2020 line to drop, they have HUGE upgrades over most of the competition.

[@COGuyStuff]

As far as buying everything - if you can't wait, space it out and catch the right time with sales and such like I did, you'll either be paying more, or not getting as much. On average I only paid about 1/2 of retail for everything. For an ultra budget, combine that with hunting for used gear. I know I sold stuff off as I upgraded for great deals!

[@anatol1204]

Can you use it for headphones?

[@COGuyStuff]

If you have a way to get it in the signal path, sure

[@gjkollar9345]

Quick question. Are you connecting to your AVR through an HDMI cable using ASIO4ALL or are you simply going through the ninidsp using Java?

[@COGuyStuff]

This was java, yes hdmi

[@dannyr2272]

What mic stand did u use in the vid ?

[@COGuyStuff]

Get these Folding Lightstand: amzn.to/49QeASP Boom Arm: amzn.to/40V4I6q

[@neilpage1185]

When you say disconnect your mains, do you mean unplug at the speaker terminal or turn them off in your receiver ? I am using an Onkyo TX NR 1000 and can turn off all speakers except my fronts, I am a little reluctant to just unplug them at the receiver or speaker for fear of damage to the receiver. Please advise how I can get round this, Thanks in advance

[@COGuyStuff]

Disconnect. Unplug. It damages nothing at all.

[@Step91]

Hello I got a question. After you EQ something in REW, if you take those filters in Equalizer APO, probably you will see that overall db go over the 0 (if you boosted something in EQ) and you have to apply a preamp filter and decrease gain to match 0 again, or you risk to blow your speakers. The question is, if you export the EQ filters directly in minidsp or an other dsp, how can you know if you need to fix this db issue? Thanks

[@COGuyStuff]

REW does not give you values anywhere close to a clipping level, you would need to apply your own digital gain like crazy to make that level. Non issue.

[@Step91]

@@COGuyStuff So are you telling me I can just copy manually into my dsp the filters I got in REW and I'm ok?

[@COGuyStuff]

yep

[@jtmcfarland3512]

I just got finished with 2 cigars. I’m a self-proclaimed audiophile. You don’t happen to be in Texas…?

[@michaelstephens41]

Do I need two mini dsp's to connect more than 4 subs?

[@COGuyStuff]

Yes you can daisy chain them

[@nickpapagiorgio2253]

What is the name of the mic stand your using with the UMIK-1?

[@COGuyStuff]

Any regular stands work amzn.to/2WzS90r

[@dadevastator24_77]

When gain matching your subs should my baby volume be at reference, so that my subs hit 75db at reference volume?

[@COGuyStuff]

Use the tone generator in rew first with your mains and find what volume it needs for the right range then remember it for future testing.

[@dadevastator24_77]

@@COGuyStuff as I’m level matching my main and subs and switch from speaker cal to sub cal. I then play the test tone for my subs (keep in mind that I have “sub cal selected) I still get a tone from my mains. Is this normal? In other words while I generate a tone for my subs, I can still here my mains generating the tone.

[@COGuyStuff]

Sub cal doesn’t mean on,y the subs get signal, it’s just not full range pink noise. Unplug your mains

[@dadevastator24_77]

@@COGuyStuff can I just turn off the amp for my mains to turn them off?

[@COGuyStuff]

Sure - don't forget to bump up the crossover in the avr too, just for the test

[@lawrence09151]

I’m confused. Why do you gain match the subs only to have to turn them down to level match? I set the gain to half way on both subs in different positions. How do you level match them if you don’t have an svs app? If you go back and level match then they won’t be gain matched since you turned down the sub gain to level match.

[@COGuyStuff]

Gain matching is so multiple subs sound as one. Level matching is so the sub(s) match the mains.

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

im confused do i make sub measurements from 6in away from sub or measure from listing position? ever since i installed the minidsp 2x4hd my output is lower so i had to crank the db on receiver to 3.5 and 3.5 on the input side on the 2x4hd to get some decent output

[@COGuyStuff]

All measurements are from the listening position. No one said anything about 6” away from anythjng

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

@@COGuyStuff i never said you did or anyone else, it was a simple question

[@250fTrailRider]

You’re very lucky to have such a great room. Minimal nulls!

[@COGuyStuff]

It's a terrible room - I literally have 3 spots where subs can even work. They are very precisely placed.

[@johannbeckham]

Is i only have a single PB 1000, is the mini DSP worthit when its cost + Mk1 mic is half the cost of the PB 1000?

[@COGuyStuff]

No

[@Edward135i]

I like Bass, but I don't want to notice it, I think it should be a extension of the mains.

[@COGuyStuff]

I agree I go for natural

[@mystickid1]

CO guy, would many DSP help in a one sub setup?

[@COGuyStuff]

Help, yes. But some things are ONLY fixed by multi-sub.

[@mystickid1]

@@COGuyStuff Thanks, I don't have room for another sub. Wondering if I should still get minidsp and run REW...would it be worth it and what diff could I experience? Thank you

[@COGuyStuff]

No one knows until it's measured.

[@kellyj5389]

Interesting.

[@juanacevedo7814]

If you have a DSD256 music file going from SSD Drive thru Media Center 26 to a native DSD DAC(iFi iDSD BL) and then to the analog inputs of a Denon AVR-X4500H(Audyssey off). Question is: If you use external miniDSP for mains and sub (and external Amps), the miniDSP changes the analog signal to digital (@ 48KHz or even 96KHz, not sure?) and then back to analog.. you final resolution is limited to 48 or 96KHz right or wrong? If right, then you should never use DSP correction to get the best DSD sound from your system. Very confused about this. Any help will be appreciated.

[@COGuyStuff]

All meaningless for subwoofer signals. Stop overthinking.

[@juanacevedo7814]

In my scenario I would like to have stereo subwoofers so the miniDSP will affect the main speakers(Set to large). (I said above for mains and subs) The problem that I see is why buy expensive DSD Files when it would be the same as flac files in final resolution. Right or wrong?

[@juanacevedo7814]

Just to end my conversation, I found the answer corroborating my thoughts at : "discussion Forum" Someone asks: Room Correction without loosing MQA and DSD I have a terrible room, even with a lot of acoustic treatment. I have been thinking about room correction as it seems to get better and better. Dirac Live looks very easy to use and have got a lot of great reviews. So I would like to use that. If I buy the SHD Studio from miniDSP then I have to say goodbye to DSP (misspelling should be DSD) and MQA. Are there a way to have room correction and MQA/DSD? Another product or alternative to Dirac? End of Quote. Interestingly, many of the people who tried to answer the question did not have a clue what he was asking!!! The answer, at this time, seems to be "No".

[@gibluap]

That is the HD Version right? I love mine! Took my subs to another level. I watched Hometheater gurus for detailed walk through. He's great.

[@COGuyStuff]

Yes, the 2x4HD. I don't suggest the old model for anything. Yes, I mentioned the walkthrough in the vid.

[@SolidMGSnake]

Is it worth it for one subwoofer?

[@COGuyStuff]

No one can say, it depends on the exact setup in the room, what’s needed.

[@byronfranek2706]

The subwoofer will usually be significantly delayed relative to the mains, due to the built-in DSP latency, so we need to delay the MAINS, not the sub. The shortcut is to set the front/center/surround to 7' distance in the AVR, and the sub to 20' in the AVR. This will force the AVR DSP to delay the main/center/surrounds, thus roughly compensating for the sub DSP latency as a baseline prior to calibration via minidsp.

[@COGuyStuff]

...which is automatically done by running the avr calibration. Which was said.

[@michaeljackson4010]

Why is the measurement done with out you it? Ironically, wouldn’t it be more accurate with a body or some form to act as body since thats how you are always in the listening position?

[@gabemartinez1012]

need some help, use REW and for my room, I think I have it the best i can. Movies sound much better but music is lacking a little bit in the bass.

[@COGuyStuff]

This isn't something anyone can diagnose over youtube comments. Hop in the home theater enthusiasts group, post your charts from rew and pics of your whole setup including the mic in place.

[@gabemartinez1012]

@@COGuyStuff is that in facebook? or where?

[@COGuyStuff]

Yes it's a facebook group. use search, thats the name

[@shawnulery51]

Please help. I gained matched my subs last night which took me 4hrs to hook up and figure out. Lol That being said I go to watch a movie today and have no sound coming out my subs. The lights are on but no sound. I’m just using 2 subs. Please help thank you

[@cybernessful]

Put a laptop closer to minidsp because you have to use shorter USB cable? What?! It is a digital signal, it is either works or not.

[@COGuyStuff]

Correct. And when a passive usb cable gets too long, it doesn’t work.

[@fabiozagoo]

Why u dont use one sub in each in of minidsp instead only use 1 in with the 2 subs ? The gain match dont are the same think of level match ? Because u use the svs app for equal , so is the same think...

[@COGuyStuff]

I explained it all, in the video. You can do it both ways, this way is just a tad bit simpler.

[@frankeezee]

3:32 🤣