expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 13, 2024 08:37 PM
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expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 13, 2024 08:37 PM
Integra DRX 3.4 100W 9.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver
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I finally got the 3.4 set up. For context I'm coming from an Onkyo TR-NX 818. It had 130 watts per channel vs this at 100. My first day setting it up and playing around with it I was underwhelmed. I purchased the Klipsch RP 1200SW at the same time to pair with my KSW 15. I've had my KSW 15 for over 24 years and it has served me very well. Switching to a two subwoofer system has been amazing. At first that was the only thing that had impressed me. I was really second guessing the purchase of the Integra.
This morning I got up early, moved some furniture around, and played with the sub woofer placement. Then I ran Dirac for the first time. I did the full placement testing with the supplied mic. WOW … everything came alive. I can't wait to try Dirac with my laptop, then I'm going to buy the minidsp UMIK-1 mic.
I wasn't expecting to be wowed this much, especially coming from an Audyssey XT32 set up on my old TX-NR 818. I know it will progressively get better redoing it with the laptop, than the new minidsp mic. The bass has really tightened up. Original I didn't have both subs parallel from each other, so that helped also, at least with some standing waves. I don't feel the need to invest in an Emotiva Basx A3, or an Outlaw amp anymore. I probably will once I upgrade to 5.2.4, but for now I'm set and satisfied.
There is no reciever at this price with 9 channels, pre outs, HDMI 2.1 on all ports, and Dirac built in. Also higher grade components compared to similar Onkyo and Pioneer models.
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I would say points more to how you actually do pay for Dirac and not free(included).
Thee main reason this is considered such a deal is Dirac after all.
Been auditioning bunch of speakers past 4 weeks now, still havent decided Ascend Sierra LX or Lintons. Preamp on this also works fine paired it with a NC252mp class D amp from VTV.
Been auditioning bunch of speakers past 4 weeks now, still havent decided Ascend Sierra LX or Lintons. Preamp on this also works fine paired it with a NC252mp class D amp from VTV.
Audyssey offers different RC levels.
In my experience their MultiEQ-X gives you everything Dirac does including their subwoofer RC for $199.
A game changer for Audyssey is the new A1EVO. It definitely gives you all of Dirac results for the cost of their $20 Editor app!
Just my 2 cents.
Audyssey offers different RC levels.
In my experience their MultiEQ-X gives you everything Dirac does including their subwoofer RC for $199.
A game changer for Audyssey is the new A1EVO. It definitely gives you all of Dirac results for the cost of their $20 Editor app!
Just my 2 cents.
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Feature wise it offers everything even the new RZ70 does and more.
Power advantage is easily negated(better) using the pre outs.
About the only other significance they could add is to include Dirac.
That would be a major mistake, it would increase the cost(nothing is free) & it's no longer needed especially for the added cost imo.
Being able to pay for it if and when you want to is the much better option imo.
People are finding out about A1EVO script that gives very much Dirac performance that's including subwoofer integration!
All you need is $20 Editor app & REW which is free!
It's quickly becoming a game changer and so good people no longer feel the need to get Dirac especially for the cost.
You actually don't even need a new model, as long as you have access to the Editor app you can use it!
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