This is a guided path from a new, uncalibrated system to one that sounds right in your room. Follow the steps in order. Every page ends with a Next step button, so you always know where to go next.
RoomEQLab is completely free. There’s nothing to sign up for and nothing to buy from us. The only costs are ones your own system may have, such as a Dirac Live licence or a measurement mic, and we’ll tell you about those before you need them.
Before you start
- Your receiver or processor, with its speakers and subwoofers connected and working.
- The measurement mic for your system. Most receivers include one. Dirac Live needs a separate USB mic, which Step 2 of the Dirac guide covers.
- A mic stand or camera tripod, so the mic sits at ear height without your hand near it.
- A quiet hour. Turn off fans, air conditioning and anything else that hums.
- For Dirac Live and Anthem ARC, a computer, phone or tablet to run the app.
The path
Step 1 · 5 minutes
Understand what room correction does
What the system measures, what it can fix and what it can’t. Knowing this saves you chasing problems EQ can’t solve.
Step 2 · 2 minutes
Find out which system you have
Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Anthem, NAD, Arcam and others all use different systems. Find yours so you follow the right guide.
Step 3 · 1 to 3 hours
Follow your system’s guided setup
Each guide takes you through setup one page at a time: getting ready, placing the mic, measuring, and checking the result. Start with the Beginner part of each page. The Advanced part is there when you want it.
| System | Found in | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Dirac Live | Denon and Marantz (as an upgrade), NAD, Arcam, StormAudio, miniDSP and others | Start the Dirac Live guide |
| Audyssey | Denon and Marantz receivers | Start the Audyssey guide |
| Yamaha YPAO | Yamaha receivers | Start the YPAO guide |
| Anthem ARC Genesis | Anthem, Paradigm and MartinLogan | Start the ARC guide |
| Lyngdorf RoomPerfect | Lyngdorf amplifiers and processors | Start the RoomPerfect guide |
| Sonos Trueplay | Sonos speakers and soundbars | Start the Trueplay guide |
Step 4 · 30 minutes, optional
Check the result
Listen first. If you want to see what changed, measure before and after with REW, a free measurement program. It’s the easiest way to spot a problem the calibration didn’t catch.
Step 5 · Whenever you like
Go further when you’re ready
Once the basics are right, the biggest gains usually come from the room itself and from choosing a target curve you like.
Already know the basics?
Advanced
Skip straight to the deep dives.