Setting up 2ch Stereo System in 2024 | Dirac vs Audyssey | Best Home Theater Calibration | Podcast

[@Mark_2GP]

Nice discussion. Looking forward to your recommendations in this space.

[@TanmayMehta]

Thanks!

[@Totalplonker]

As far as cables are concerned, one should purchase cables for their own personal sensitivities. Even though I'm an avid 2 channel stereo music lover, I also love the occasional movie, too, and due to lack of space, I have to optimise my setup for multi-channel listening also. However, when it came listening to my newly discovered multi-channel setup, I immediately became aware of how the room sounded different. Didn't know what it was at first, but coming from an audio black background, there was no way I was prepared to put up with it! Even after auditioning 3 separate AVR's, the same electrical ambient sound of the room was still present! That told me the extremely faint background signal noise I had been experiencing (poor description) had nothing to do with the actual units. Therefore, my attention changed to the cables. And even then It was only on the third occasion after I finally ended up purchasing shielded cables that the noise floor within my small room finally came down to satisfactory levels. Cables often act as antennas for attracting RF, and the longer the cable, the better the antenna. Probably explains why when I used to disconnect my heights and surrounds within 10 minutes, the faint background signal noise (RF/EMI) within my small room used to almost practically disappear/dissipate. The more cables I shield, the quieter my room becomes, and the better the shielding, the more the cables are likely to disappear. In fact, the last group of cables I changed were from my HDMI shielded chord clearway cables to the chord epic AOC (active optical cables) and lo and behold the high frequency interference I had been putting up had finally been extinguished. If one has the same sensitivities and is looking to address this matter, but is also hoping to notice (hear) the incremental differences, I would suggest starting with analogue cables before moving on to digital and power cables (no good getting rid of the quietest when one hasn't addressed the noisiest) Trying to achieve a totally silent room sadly has turned into obsession for me. However, the results speak for themselves. There are times when pressing pause (or mute) I'm unable to differentiate whether the systems on or whether the systems actually switched off. Of course, audiophile equipment helps, but in reality, for one to have a totally silent room, cables are where it's at. When friends or guests come over, I used to show them how loud the system goes. Nowadays, I prefer to press mute and show them how my quiet it goes None of them gets it, of course 😂

[@sandeepjohny6480]

Very nice informative Expecting more videos about dirac DLBC and ART

[@alisontyler8907]

Sir,Please suggest best Hdmi 2.1 Cable for AV Receiver to Project

[@balachandran3383]

Kindly discuss about acoustic meterials because in market glass wool, rockwool , cotton wool and polywool is available kindly suggest which one is best for home acoustic purposes..

[@ranjankumarsingh2665]

Can I use additional external tweeter in my existing 5.1 speaker system? My current set up is AVR :Yamaha 3072,Front speaker :NS 555,Centre :NSC 444,Rear Speaker:NS 333,Sub woofer : NSW 300. Whether my avr can sustain the additional load of the tweeters? Which tweeter will best fit for me? My all speakers are of 6 ohm ratings. I should use the additional tweeters in center channel or front channel?

[@ashwanichauhan6317]

Can we calibrate the AVRs like Marantz via Dirac live for the best experience? If yes, how this can be done and how much it wilp cost in Bangalore?

[@TanmayMehta]

Not all Marantz AVRs are Dirac compatible. So you may want to check that. For prices you can connect on bit.ly/GBAVIBA

[@fatboyvin]

jesus why do you always interrupt him while he is speaking, I saw that in your other videos also, just let him finish first, no need to act like you know it all

[@TanmayMehta]

Thanks for the feedback! First ever interview, so learning yet 👍🏻