How to Optimize Your Home Theater Bass with PEQ

In this video, I demonstrate how to calculate Parametric EQ (PEQ) filters to flatten the bass response in your home theater. We first discuss what PEQ filters are and how to determine the center frequency, bandwidth and Q to make precise calculations for correction.

Remember this important formula: Q = Fc /(f2-f1) where
Fc = Center frequency
f2 (-3dB) of right side of the peak
f1 (-3dB) of left side of the peak

We talk about how the various brands of AV receivers and processors provide you settings to make these adjustments. We also discuss the importance of using multiple subwoofers to tighten up the seat to seat frequency consistency to make PEQ more effective for every seat.

We then do a case study of the bass response in the new #AHSmartHome across the front row of 4 seats to show you how to correct for a bass peak common at all of the seats. One filter will fix this bass bump at every seat location.

Remember, you should be getting good bass at EVERY seat, not just the Main Listening Position (MLP). Enjoy good home theater with your friends and loved ones, by giving them the same bass you're getting.

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0:00 Introduction
1:02 What is a PEQ Filter?
1:21 Calculating Q
2:12 Seating Arrangement
2:35 Calibrate for All Seats
3:20 Make PEQ Effective for All Seats
4:00 REW Measurements
5:55 How to Access PEQ in Your AVR
6:58 History about Audyssey
7:55 Designing PEQ Filter
9:30 Before / After PEQ Results
12:28 All Seats After PEQ
13:20 Measurement Resolution Notes
14:07 Target Calibration for All Seats
14:44 Seat Location Tips