How Do You Calibrate A Home Audio System?
Having the right number and type of equipment is an excellent start to creating the ultimate home audio system. However, simply plugging in the equipment will not be enough to get the optimal sound and performance you want. The system you bring home is not automatically going to sound the same way it did in the showroom. This is where calibration comes in. Consider rearranging the room or space to maximize acoustics. To calibrate a home audio system effectively, it is important to understand that the system does not just include the electronics. A home audio system also takes into account the walls, curtains, furniture and any other objects in the room that affect sound frequencies. Call up the receiver or amplifier’s set-up menu that appears either on the display screen or on your TV. Indicate what kind of speakers you have by using the appropriate choices on the menu. Enter the distance each speaker is from the primary listening position in the room. Assess the sound level of each ch