Room correction

[amix]

HouseCurve is iOS only, right?

 

[ArthurStereo]

Yes. A fantastic program. All options are in the paid version, but it is definitely worth buying. I recommend it.

Correction settings can be exported here. If the Wiim accepted HouseCurve and REW export files, there would be no need for manual rewriting.

 

[harkpabst]

REW is for all non-mobile operating systems. And it's free.

 

[ArthurStereo]

Everyone likes something different. REW requires a computer and a microphone with a long cable. It is complicated to use, not for everyone. HouseCurve works on a phone (iPhone), is very easy and fast to use and is not expensive. Whatever you prefer.

 

[Smartplug]

Yes. A fantastic program. All options are in the paid version, but it is definitely worth buying. I recommend it.

Correction settings can be exported here. If the Wiim accepted HouseCurve and REW export files, there would be no need for manual rewriting.

Comparing both HouseCurve and wiim app what makes one better? Is HouseCurve has more bell and whistle to adjust?

 

[harkpabst]

For those not on iOS (roughly 72% of all smartphone users) we need to talk about alternatives.

 

[ArthurStereo]

Comparing both HouseCurve and wiim app what makes one better? Is HouseCurve has more bell and whistle to adjust?

Yes, it has more bells and whistles. I've added some photos to an earlier post. HouseCurve has sweeps to choose from: Sine Sweep, Pink Noise, or External Sine Sweep. It supports calibration files. Its results are more accurate than RC in my opinion despite the single sweep. You can freely adjust different correction parameters, observe several measurements on the same graph at the same time, compare and observe simulations before saving the result.

 

[ArthurStereo]

For those not on iOS (roughly 72% of all smartphone users) we need to talk about alternatives.

Of course. There's probably an app for Android too. I found AudioTool, but I didn't like it.

I added another photo with options to the previous post.

 

[harkpabst]

Android apps usually don't make too much sense because of the close to infinite number of microphones in use. If people pick an external mic to mitigate this problem it's not too big a step to go all in with a much more powerful tool like REW, even if there's an additional learning curve.

Or just wait and see what WiiM come up with, constantly improving their room correction.

 

[ArthurStereo]

Instead of waiting, I'm using HouseCurve.
But I really hope that RC will be perfect and I'm rooting for Wiim.
I already know how much good RC does for sound, so I'd like Wiim to work on that a lot.

 

[Smartplug]

Everyone likes something different. REW requires a computer and a microphone with a long cable. It is complicated to use, not for everyone. HouseCurve works on a phone (iPhone), is very easy and fast to use and is not expensive. Whatever you prefer.

I did use rew along with umik1 before it was a lot of thing to learn in fact you need to watch YouTube to even begin how to use the app. First time using it you could easily get lose. Bottom line most users like simple plug and play without have to deal with complications. Advanced user would definitely like rew features and functionality.

 

[ArthurStereo]

Therefore, let everyone make the best choice for themselves.

I like things simple and effective

 

[Smartplug]

Instead of waiting, I'm using HouseCurve.
But I really hope that RC will be perfect and I'm rooting for Wiim.
I already know how much good RC does for sound, so I'd like Wiim to work on that a lot.

If wiim would have the same features and functionality of house curve they would pay them royalty to use their proprietary technology.

 

[Smartplug]

Android apps usually don't make too much sense because of the close to infinite number of microphones in use. If people pick an external mic to mitigate this problem it's not too big a step to go all in with a much more powerful tool like REW, even if there's an additional learning curve.

Or just wait and see what WiiM come up with, constantly improving their room correction.

Wiim been improving their rc than any feature they release. It’s the most effective way to get best sound. They already improved their algorithm from their previous app. There will be more improvement on the horizon including independent peq rc, auto timing, auto level and multiple sweep to further take rc to new heights.

 

[Smartplug]

Therefore, let everyone make the best choice for themselves.

I like things simple and effective

Are you using Dayton mic with usb c?

 

[ArthurStereo]

Yes. I can connect it directly to the iPhone. It's very convenient and simple.

 

[slartibartfast]

Of course. There's probably an app for Android too. I found AudioTool, but I didn't like it.

I added another photo with options to the previous post.

You can't really compare AudioTool to Housecurve or REW as it doesn't calculate filters for you. You can export measured frequency responses to REW but it's not easy.

 

[ArthurStereo]

That's why HouseCurve is better. I have phones with iOS and Android, but only on iOS I found something reasonable.

 

[slartibartfast]

That's why HouseCurve is better. I have phones with iOS and Android, but only on iOS I found something reasonable.

Shame the developers can't be bothered to port it over to Android.

 

[Bismarck]

I only use iPhone in fact it’s latest iPhone 16. The measurements impact depending how high you held your phone. In my case, if follow the picture I get roll off at 4K but if I held the phone above my head I get flat response. Try running your mobile higher and lower and see what result you get.

You said this in several posts, but I still don’t understand why this happens…
Have you tried to put the phone on some kind of stand?