Tunage Choice To Ensure All Variables R Right

[Ranger]

Like many of youse, I have a "stereo" that is, by most standards, really big. Loud but oh-so-clear. It requires that I input info that tells the box all the distances between me and the 6+ speaks such that the sweet spot is nothing less than just right, just as perfect as I can pull from the system in this big room. I want it perfect, or at least as close as I can. I know I'm getting close when my nips start to get pointy-hard. And thus my question.....

If you were to rearrange your sound, your room, what music would you play to check the results?

[HSB0531]

MLS Psuedo Random Pink Noise for speaker allignment and positioning in the room, as well as checking for room reflections & standing waves.

And THX surround sound setup.

Jim

[analogsystem]

I know its ego-maniacal but I usually play one of the albums I recorded because I know what it "should" sound like.

Then I like to play other albums I know really well and love. I have always set up my room so that I can get an isosceles triangle between one chair and my 2 stereo speakers for ideal listening. There can be no obstructions.

Surround sound is too complicated for me....I only have 2 ears!

[HSB0531]

Yup. ^^^^^

If you don't have accurate test gear, having an album you absolutely know, is the next best thing.

Jim

[JGale]

Stereophile Test CD III

Some time ago I heard/read/imagined the PuppyMaster suggesting positioning the speakers with a mono source, then the stereo would be optimaal.

[jim777]

I usually play Yes' "Turn of The Century", but I played out in bands from '78 to about '96 so my hearing isn't audiophile qulaity anymore