Looking for objective critique of my system/setup

[lbstyling]

Hi All,

System is as follows:7.3.4
KEF speakers
Denon X4800h
MiniDSP/MSO being used.
2x AE TD15x subs + 1 x JBL 18" 2242H
Behringer NU3000 (x2) for sub amps
Room: 81m2

Photos:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11FFb_ZvZdf4pfaU4E76ZVYQ4uJbeskvc/view?usp=sharing, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aDfmqMU-rlib1nqnGBNHksfUikRb7Aq1/view?usp=sharing, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aE5VZn2yBeGsxsRMJTcEQSrvc5vjC1kK/view?usp=sharing, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aMMWReSlUg55C-TdL_hav92bdhFzgdOT/view?usp=sharing, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kU5HJBiy-gJxLq4DaTZNhwNLD7rzRx0V/view?usp=sharing

REW A1 calibration files:

7.3.4 KEF META A1 optimised.mdat

drive.google.com

Subjectively:
1) Bass is too light.
2) Should I move the atmos ceiling speakers closer to the side walls?
3) Audible pop from subs when changing volume or changing source/pause/play. This is not there when running direct from Denon x4800h to sub amps. Guessing this is as the MiniDSP has 2v outputs??
4) What would you do to improve this further?

Please feel free to critique anything.

Thanks.

 

[Mike Schramm]

As far as issue number 1 is concerned, your space looks very large and open to other areas of the house. I can't seem to find what type of subs you have, but it would be pretty hard to pressurize that space I'd bet. Maybe try a near-field sub to try and get a little more punch?

 

[lbstyling]

As far as issue number 1 is concerned, your space looks very large and open to other areas of the house. I can't seem to find what type of subs you have, but it would be pretty hard to pressurize that space I'd bet. Maybe try a near-field sub to try and get a little more punch?

Hi,

I have updated the first post to include subs.

I have a location with space for more subs, so this is an option, but I don't know if I really need it. A1 seams to set the subs very light. I have done previous calibrations with MEQX that had sufficient slam, so it should be capable. I also know the maker of A1 is working on some adjustment for more bass also.

 

[Todd Anderson]

All in all, it looks like you're doing a lot with the space you have. And, ultimately, that's what 95% of home theater enthusiasts are doing: making use of predefined spaces in their home.

Just in looking at your pictures, I wouldn't move your Atmos speakers closer to the wall. Where you have them is fine... in fact, I'd hazard to guess that you're getting an excellent immersive effect due to their physical height. If you primarily sit in the middle of your couch, you may want to aim them at that central seating position, as that might draw a bit more mid- and high-frequency detail from the Atmos experience.

As for your subs... are they built-in to the front of the room? Is that what's pictured?

 

[lbstyling]

Three subs are located around the room.
1 behind second sofa, 1 built into kitchen cabinet and one at the far end of dining room.
The third one is further away than audessey can allow in the software for delay (9m) . So I'm not sure how well audessey/A1 copes with this.

 

[ddude003]

If that sofa is the the main listening position, I would move it several feet closer to your screen... Possibly onto the carpet... I noticed your front L/R speakers are pointed/angled... Do they point to the current main listening position?

As far as bass is concerned, do you have any room bass absorption? You could also move the sub(s) around the room and see if you can get better bass...