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Audyssey MultiEQ XT32 vs. ARC vs. Trinnov

Which of the above represents the best application of room compensation technology (or are they essentially the same)?

 

As I progress on my research for a receiver/pre-pro upgrade, I have concluded that room compensation will probably tip the balance (I have a small room, so amplification power is less of an issue). Each of the above compensation systems is available at about the same price point (2000$) in receivers--I believe the Audyssey is available in a pre-pro or two that, if coupled with a decent power amp (5 channel) would be available for something within striking distance of that price (though perhaps not in XT32 flavour).

 

I know the best way to determine this would be to try them each in turn in my room but that is a logistical impossibility. I feel very confident that any one of them would represent an improvement over my current setup but I am interested in the views of anyone who has tried at least one (ideally two) of the above. Of all the sites I have visited on the web (and they are many) focused on A/V matters, Secrets has provided the clearest explanations of how and why various DSPs work (or don't).

 

As far as what I've been able to understand of the articles on the three systems above, Trinnov seems the most intriguing in its potential. ARC comes in second and Audyssey third (no disparagement intended by the rankings--it's based on what I've read and understood and I'm no engineer).

 

I have given thought to other systems (the Emotiva one, MCACC, YPAO) but, as I understand it, they do not address subwoofer frequencies (while the three in my title do) and I believe the sub in my room is in most need of EQ assistance.

 

So, any thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Michael Nemoy on February 25, 2011 at 10:11am

I've seen Trinnov in action and chatted a bit with their rep during last High-End Show in Munich a year ago.

It is indeed a very impressive technology..

What I saw was a standalone unit, I would say a PC with an audio board. That PC comes as an audiophile model with RCA and as a professional unit with XLR at half the price

 

You can correct bass response, full range, frequency response, phase, both, etc.

You can measure one point, 2, 3, ... etc.

 

You got the idea.

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Permalink Reply by Paul D'Amboise on February 25, 2011 at 11:13am
Some pretty impressive stuff. The shot with the Dell monitor, showing what I presume to be before and after results, seemed to be making serious changes to the performance (if graphs are anything to judge by).

Money no object, I'd go for one of those, just because. I'm hoping to see Trinnov available on more than just Sherwood Newcastle, as far as receivers/pre-pros go, since it is not a proprietary Sherwood tech (unlike ARC and Anthem, for example).

Anyway, thanks for the photos and comments.
Permalink Reply by Michael Nemoy on February 25, 2011 at 11:19am

I think the price mentioned was something about 2,500 eur for the Pro, and 5,000 for the audiophile (actually, the Pro looks like a better unit, and the audiophile includes a markup for the dealer :) )

 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Paul D'Amboise on February 25, 2011 at 12:37pm
Very interesting, but it does not seem like something easily integrated into a home cinema setup (each option appears limited to two channel processing).
Permalink Reply by Michael Nemoy on February 25, 2011 at 12:44pm

Ahh, sorry,

yes, they have a MC unit (I think I pictured it as well), but the pricing is different..

 

I do not how much of this technology is going into Sherwood..

 

 

Permalink Reply by Gary Walker on February 25, 2011 at 1:55pm
Outlaw has been promising a pre-pro with Trinnov, model 998. but so far no date has been given for release.

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