Integra 30.6 & 40.6 New Models: Audyssey droped from Integra line?

[Cos]

I was checking Integra's website to pull up my manual for my 30.5 and saw that Integra is releasing 2 new models of Receivers
30.6 / 40.6. For the most part I thought it was pretty uneventful with the exception of HD-Based T and 4k 2.0 HDMI.

I just noticed they dropped Audyssey in favor of AccuEQ Room Calibration. I assume this is proprietary and came as a big surprise. While there are not many Integra fans on these boards, I have been very happy with my Pre/Pro and my little AVR.

I wasn't planning to buy another Integra when I finish my basement remodel, but even I were considering it, I probably wouldn't do it now.

Products

Does anyone have experience working with AccuEQ on the newer Onkyo's? Curious

 

[Steve81]

No experience with it, but it doesn't sound like much judging by the description from Onkyo:

AccuEQ Room Calibration

Effective Correction for Dynamic Multichannel and Stereo Sound

Onkyo developed AccuEQ to simplify the initial home theater setup process, and to make both surround-sound and two-channel audio sound clean and clear in your listening space.

To showcase the unique acoustical characteristics of your front loudspeakers, AccuEQ bypasses the front two channels so you can enjoy authentic hi-fi audio quality for stereo music, with no DSP correction applied.

Instead, the included microphone measures the distances, crossovers, and output levels of the surround and center speakers from one easy listening position, which speeds up and simplifies the calibration process. With room correction complete, you can enjoy perfect clarity and three-dimensional cohesion when playing multichannel movie soundtracks, and natural high-fidelity performance for stereo listening.

That being from the Onkyo TX-NR838 product page.
http://www.onkyousa.com/Products/model.php?m=TX-NR838&class=Receiver&source=prodClass

 

[crossedover]

I wonder if it's a derivative of KRKs room correction since Gibson owns both companies now.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Anything to save money. First, get rid of customer service. Then get rid of Audyssey.

I'm surprise those idiots still kept THX certification. That could have been another cost saving.

 

[Cos]

I have had pretty good success with customer service, mainly because my dealer gave me the contact member of the local Integra Guy. He was helpful when I was having problems with my 80.3 and my Anthem Amp, which turned out to be an amp problem. As far as my 80.3 Pre/Pro I have nothing be good things to say about it and have been 100% satisfied with it.

My 30.5 Integra does not have THX and my 80.3 does, either way its a mute point as its not a feature I hold much value in. Audyssey was a selling point on the 80.3 because you could use the PRO version if so desired.

After all is said and done, I won't be going back to Integra either way, not after the disaster that is the 60.5 and no revision on the 80.3 yet. There are better options.