Velodyne SMS-1 Digital Drive Correction

[jeanseb]

I'm planning to buy the SMS-1 to get the best out of my twin DLS-5000R. Am I making a mistake? Have you use this product before? is there something better out there to buy instead?

Thank you guys your help is always aprreciated!!

 

[mike c]

it's a good idea. you can use it for whatever future sub you have

 

[tcarcio]

I have one and it is great, I found it easy to use and set-up. Make sure if you buy one that you upgrade the firmware if it doesn't have the new one alresdy. Good kuck.

 

[jeanseb]

Thanks guys! I can't wait to get it!!

 

[Davemcc]

I have the SMS-1 and it certainly works as advertised. I've achieved some outstanding results. However, I have been led to believe that the Behringer DCX unit is cheaper and will give results as good or better when used with free software, such as Room EQ Wizard.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

DCX should be better but it is a lot more difficult to set up and use. I just sent mine back and will either order a SMS or just let my Audessy do what it will do.

 

[jostenmeat]

or just let my Audessy do what it will do.

Exactly. SMS1 new costs as much as my 52lb receiver that has XT included.

If I was to buy a nice consumer-oriented BM unit for the future, I'd sit tight until SVS releases their AS-EQ1. However, Im not sure just how much more resolution I would get. Implementations might vary from a certain product to another, and I suppose the greatest benefit of the SVS unit might be when one implements dual subs. As I have a single sub, I wouldn't even spend for this at this point.

pdf
http://svsound.com/Newsletter/SVS_AudyessyFront&Back.pdf

Guess what, its going to use XT....

 

[ParadigmDawg]

When we ran a graph of my set up with Audessy engaged it looked really bad. We EQ'd it flat at 15hz with DCX but I didn't like the difficult UI so I was going to get the SMS and just use Audessy in the meantime. However, I love how it sounds at this point with Audessy so I don't think I am doing anything else right now.

Exactly. SMS1 new costs as much as my 52lb receiver that has XT included.

If I was to buy a nice consumer-oriented BM unit for the future, I'd sit tight until SVS releases their AS-EQ1. However, Im not sure just how much more resolution I would get. Implementations might vary from a certain product to another, and I suppose the greatest benefit of the SVS unit might be when one implements dual subs. As I have a single sub, I wouldn't even spend for this at this point.

pdf
http://svsound.com/Newsletter/SVS_AudyessyFront&Back.pdf

Guess what, its going to use XT....

 

[jeanseb]

What is "Audessy" ??

 

[Warpdrv]

Personal or professional installation
Audyssey MultEQ ships as a standard feature in products from many of today's leading home-theater system manufacturers and can be self-installed. For even higher performance, a professional installation can be performed by an Audyssey-Certified Installer. Read Audyssey Installer Stories to learn more.

http://www.audyssey.com/technology/index.html


BTW, I have 2 SMS-1's and I find they are fantastic in eq'ing my subs, and results come fast and easy with little work.

There are other solutions such as computer assisted measurement and a Behringer EQ, but they are not nearly as easy as the SMS-1.
I did buy the equipment to take those measurements with computer, but haven't gotten the hang of it yet...

 

[jeanseb]

Is it kind of like the YPAO on my RX-V1600? If so, does the YPAO equalize the bass like the SMS-1?

 

[jeanseb]

Any idea anyone??

Thanks!

 

[Davemcc]

Is it kind of like the YPAO on my RX-V1600? If so, does the YPAO equalize the bass like the SMS-1?

YPAO will set a general SPL level for the sub, but it will not do the custom frequency tuning like the SMS-1.

 

[jeanseb]

Thanks a lot!