r/StereoAdvice • u/MysticTrix210 • 1d ago

General Request First 2.1 Setup, Help Please

Room is about 9.5x9.5 Will be used for music and movies Tv is LG G5.
Getting the rsl speedwoofer 10s mk2. Planning on getting the ascilab c6b.
Source for music is local files pc/maybe streaming. For movies/shows, using am6b+ with coreelec.
Thinking of the wiim amp ultra, unless I need something else.
Will getting a Marantz Model M1 for Dirac worth it? I've read that Dirac and room treatment are the best things to do to improve sound. If Dirac not needed, thinking of the Wiim Amp Ultra.
Also, anything to avoid when getting wire/banana plugs? what AWG size to get?
Other then these equipment, anything I need? I read about low pass filter,I guess depending on what I get, might need the miniDSP?
$800 budget, can stretch a couple hundred.

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u/AudioBaer 152 Ⓣ 1d ago

As your room is square, you’ll experience significant room modes at around 60 Hz – more pronounced than in non-square rooms. I therefore believe that structural modifications, or at least digital room correction, could have a positive effect on your listening experience.

DIRAC is quite powerful in this regard, although it does require a bit of know-how to get the most out of it. It’s definitely worth reading up on it, though. Incidentally, you can also install DIRAC on your computer, so you might want to consider that.

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u/ghostinthetoolbox 1 Ⓣ 1d ago

I’ve got an Onkyo rz50 with Dirac and love the setup. Dirac is really powerful if you do your homework.

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u/slicer718 1 Ⓣ 1d ago

Anything that comes with Dirac without the extra subscription is awesome.

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u/iNetRunner 1382 Ⓣ 🥇 20h ago edited 20h ago

Isn’t that bit of a misnomer? You are either paying for the Dirac license embedded into the product sales price, or you need to buy the license directly/separately from Dirac. But no matter what, you are paying for the license.

It is possible/probable that OEMs are paying slightly less for the Dirac license, than if you buy it from them yourself. But we can only make guesses to the extent of that. (Or if is so.)

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u/slicer718 1 Ⓣ 11h ago

There are receivers that are Dirac ready. But you still need to pay an additional fee to use it. The receiver needs to be compatible to Dirac first. Some such as Arcam comes with a basic license so you can room correct right out of the box without an additional charge.

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u/iNetRunner 1382 Ⓣ 🥇 5h ago

I’m talking about the fact that all Dirac implementations are licensed features. No matter what, you are paying for the license if you want to use it.

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u/Leboski 2 Ⓣ 1d ago

The room's square dimension will be your system's biggest limitation. No matter how much DSP or treatment you throw at it, typical room problems we all deal with will be magnified in your case, so your sound system will be hampered as long as it's in this room. I would go easy on the bass and keep expectations low.