DIRAC LIVE GUIDE: ONKYO TX-RZ50 I DIGITAL ROOM CORRECTION TIPS I 5.1.4 setup

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL NUMBERS & SETTINGS SHOWN ARE UNIQUE TO MY SETUP AND ARE SHOWN ONLY AS A GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE COPIED OVER 1:1 TO YOUR SETUP. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUAL OF YOUR SPEAKERS FOR SPECIFIC SETTINGS LIKE CROSSOVER NUMBERS.

In this video I am demonstrating how to use and setup the DIRAC LIVE digital room correction using the Onkyo TX-RZ50 smart receiver. The process will be similar to other receivers with the DIRAC LIVE integration. I hope I can help you with my experiences and my findings and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section of this video!

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CHAPTERS:

INTRODUCTION: 00:00
MEASURING the ROOM ACOUSTICS: 01:28
VOLUME CALIBRATION: 03:20
THE TARGET CURVES: 09:07
FINE TUNING RECEIVER SETTINGS: 14:18
SPL METER: 15:24
CONCLUSION: 16:57

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[askmatt]

Thank you for posting this video. My Onkyo TX-RZ50 arrived a few days ago. I used your tutorial to set up my receiver. I have never heard DIRAC in action before and WOW what a game changer. I was skeptical before but now I will never go back. I can't believe I have gone this long without it. For anyone hesitant about this product: run, don't walk, and get yourself set-up with DIRAC. I toggle the DIRAC room correction on and off while listening to my source content and the difference is breathtaking. So immersive. Thank you for your guidance 👍🍺

[tg]

Thank you for the well made video. I just installed the RZ50 in my home theater and followed your instructions for the DIRAC. Worked like a charm however I have not gone back into the settings to verify the crossover figures. I will do that tonight. The DIRAC software seemed to work just as it was supposed to. The sound is fabulous and my theater has never sounded so good.

[tristin]

Dirac is a superior piece of software, the Onkyo receiver which is a huge beast, supplied without a manual is difficult to use and adjust. I had to download a 180+ page manual that was obtuse and made no attempt at explaining which control you should be using at any given time during the setup. Hours are spent learning the most basic functionality, it all could be so much simpler!

[marramgg]

This is by far the best guide I’ve found. Thank you for that. I’m a bit confused about the part where you modify the gain of the mic and volume of the speakers in the first steps of the Dirac process. Can’t wait to try this!

[richcampbell]

This was so helpful. Thank you so much. The one thing I discovered, by doing some additional research, is when doing the speaker level adjustments after the Dirac filter has been transferred to the receiver you should use an external source, like a test disc. The internal test tones bypass the DIRAC calibrations so it wont be as accurate as using an external source.

[jaredcrisologo]

If you found this helpful please press the like button it isn’t that difficult.

[mandrix]

I just bought my RZ50 in December of 2022. The room is rather small and full of furniture, and is my pc/audio room. So far I have only ran the built in Dirac calibration but I'm ready now to download the software and run it from my pc. The built in Dirac has already made a big difference in my 7.1.4 Atmos setup but I see now it could be much better. Thank you so much for this video and all the time you put into it!

[GettingDicey]

My RZ50 should be arriving soon. This looks pretty daunting even with the great explanation.

[ryanfahey]

Great vid full of useful info!
I will point out a couple things with the crossover section. The LPF for the LFE channel shouldn't be set to 80, like you recommend. LFE content in movies can reach up to 120 HZ or more, so you want to set it either there or turn it off completely, otherwise you rob yourself of LFE content in movies. I'd also recommend against setting any speakers to full range unless they are extremely capable. there are virtually no tower speakers that can compete with a subwoofer in the low bass region.

[gina]

THANK YOU for this great tutorial! Very good explanation, better than the instructions that is all but absent in the on-line manual for my newly purchased Onkyo TX-RN7100 receiver and Klipsch RP series speakers. Though complex, your tutorial at least explains and teaches.

[dj.paulieb]

Thank you sir for taking your time to create this tutorial. It is much appreciated. It helped me greatly in setting up my receiver.

[wallyj]

One of the best explanations I have seen so far Great video. Thanks.

[menacordero]

I just got my Onkyo TX-rz50. I'm a newbie in the audiophile world. A couple of weeks ago I purchased the 5.1.4 klipsch speakers system, and I was lucky enough that I was checking Amazon for something else, and it popped up that they were 4 units available. I'll try to set it up this weekend in my living room. I got the 85 QN90A on sale over prime day as well. I hope that my $5, 000 investment is worth the effort and time to acquire all this stuff to enjoy my 4k HDR bluray movie collection. Thanks for the video. I think it'll help me a lot. Greetings from Houston.

[michaelbass]

Thank you so much man. I just picked up the RZ50 receiver up and couldn’t figure out how to properly set up DIRAC. I’ve been using just the AcuuEq, which is total crap.

[CQLink]

Perfect. Just what I was looking for!

[netster]

Wow, lot of work! I’m planning to get RZ50 and this video helps! Thank You!

[bootneylee]

Coming from Marantz Audyssey, this looks intimidating, but I'll follow your tips. I have no doubt the results will be great! Danke!

[towtristan]

Thanks for the great tips. I struggled to get through the dirac setup on my RZ250 with the onkyo app, and dirac app on IOS. The PC app was much better. Your explanations of tweaking the filters was great. Luckily I didn't need to make any tweaks, but I plan to run my receiver as-is for a few months then consider making adjustments.

[Bassic]

Thank you for an excellent I am seriously considering making the RZ50 my next AV receiver!!! I'm going to watch your review of the RZ50 after this video.

[cq]

This video is a great help!! TY Sam Couch. Many blessings to you on this new year