WiiM Home App v2.10.0 Update - Jun 16, 2024

[slartibartfast]

I am not sure if theiphone mic can record in stereo on a decent level. External devices certainly can, but this seems not yet possible to use?

You would need to measure left and right separately

 

[MCG555]

You would need to measure left and right separately

Not sure if you can do this! Room Mods will arise differently if you do that seperatly.

 

[Steve Woodhouse]

Not sure if you can do this! Room Mods will arise differently if you do that seperatly.

Surely the device would output the necessary sounds from the speakers separately, one sweep from the left, next from the right.

 

[Steve Woodhouse]

Not sure if you can do this! Room Mods will arise differently if you do that seperatly.

You could certainly do three (L, R and both).

 

[courtesy]

Surely the device would output the necessary sounds from the speakers separately, one sweep from the left, next from the right.

This is exactly how the different room correction systems work on AVRs and pre/pros, such as Dirac, Anthem's Genesis Arc, Audessey, and others as well.
They also have you take measurements from different locations adjacent to the main listening position.

 

[MCG555]

You could certainly do three (L, R and both).

Good point! This could work!

 

[s3igell]

This is exactly how the different room correction systems work on AVRs and pre/pros, such as Dirac, Anthem's Genesis Arc, Audessey, and others as well.
They also have you take measurements from different locations adjacent to the main listening position.

And how many Millions$$ do those companies spend on R&D - monies brought in by Licensing Fees. Do we really expect that level of sophistication for FREE??

 

[courtesy]

And how many Millions$$ do those companies spend on R&D - monies brought in by Licensing Fees. Do we really expect that level of sophistication for FREE??

Well if you have used those systems,WiiM’s is not even close.

 

[harkpabst]

But still free ...

Now tell me that the extra expense is worth it in WiiM's price range ...

 

[Steve Woodhouse]

But still free ...

Now tell me that the extra expense is worth it in WiiM's price range ...

There’s also the question of necessity.

None of us will end up with an acoustically perfect room, whether that’s with physical treatment or EQ. So we’ll all end up ‘listening to the room’ to some extent. And we know that our brains account for this.

Obviously we want to be rid of any major nasties, but beyond that I’m not sure just how beneficial EQ-ing away that last 0.1dB at 15kHz actually is.

 

[Steve Woodhouse]

And how many Millions$$ do those companies spend on R&D - monies brought in by Licensing Fees. Do we really expect that level of sophistication for FREE??

The thing is, with the rise of AI, what was once a lengthy and hugely labour-intensive process, is soon to become very fast and very cheap.

 

[Brantome]

The thing is, with the rise of AI, what was once a lengthy and hugely labour-intensive process, is soon to become very fast and very cheap.

Ah, the death of programming. Yet again…

 

[slartibartfast]

There’s also the question of necessity.

None of us will end up with an acoustically perfect room, whether that’s with physical treatment or EQ. So we’ll all end up ‘listening to the room’ to some extent. And we know that our brains account for this.

Obviously we want to be rid of any major nasties, but beyond that I’m not sure just how beneficial EQ-ing away that last 0.1dB at 15kHz actually is.

If you decide you don't like the sound of your speakers you can also change that so it isn't just room correction

 

[rccarguy]

There’s also the question of necessity.

None of us will end up with an acoustically perfect room, whether that’s with physical treatment or EQ. So we’ll all end up ‘listening to the room’ to some extent. And we know that our brains account for this.

Obviously we want to be rid of any major nasties, but beyond that I’m not sure just how beneficial EQ-ing away that last 0.1dB at 15kHz actually is.

Generally correction is best <400hz, subwoofer definietly improved (as is phase alignment) but for speakers generally find it's all over the place until 300/400hz and generally flat. As long as the speaker isn't badly designed, or you're in a bathroom.

 

[MCG555]

If you decide you don't like the sound of your speakers you can also change that so it isn't just room correction

… which implies totally different cost aspects! $$$$

 

[slartibartfast]

… which implies totally different cost aspects! $$$$

Why, PEQ takes care of that as well. Where is the extra cost?

 

[MCG555]

Why, PEQ takes care of that as well. Where is the extra cost?

You mentioned change the speakers. At least I understood it this way…

 

[slartibartfast]

You mentioned change the speakers. At least I understood it this way…

Well, change the sound of your speakers rather than change the speakers

 

[rccarguy]

Well, change the sound of your speakers rather than change the speakers

If your speakers are like this, room correction can't perform miracles so change the speakers

https://www.stereophile.com/images/819Klipfig02.jpg

 

[slartibartfast]

If your speakers are like this, room correction can't perform miracles so change the speakers

https://www.stereophile.com/images/819Klipfig02.jpg

Indeed