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Appendix
Audyssey Recommended Demos
Open Range
Scene 7: “A Storm is Brewin’”
Instructions: This demo track often illustrates improved timbre matching of speakers and
overall improvement in envelopment. Wait approximately one minute into this scene, until
right after the first thunder clap when the rainfall intensifies. Leave MultEQ on for about 5-10
seconds. Then, turn MultEQ off and on a few times, alternating every 5-10 seconds. In many
rooms the soundstage for the rain falls dramatically toward the front speakers, and the
individual sounds of the rain droplets are much less detailed when MultEQ is turned off
Almost Famous
Scene 7: “Fever Dog”
Instructions: This demo illustrates the improvement MultEQ makes with the wide bandwidth
sound of a concert. Wait until the band gets on the stage and begins to perform. Then switch
MultEQ on and off every 10 seconds or so. In many rooms, you will notice that the lead
singer’s voice clarity and the background instruments imaging are dramatically improved. In
many rooms, the sound of the crowd cheering in the background is more realistic and audible
with MultEQ on.
The Patriot
Scene 2: “We Are At War”
Instructions: This demo often illustrates the improvement MultEQ achieves in dialogue
intelligibility, a common problem (especially with older listeners). Wait until the general starts
his speech. He’ll start by saying, “You all know why I’m here.” Then prepare to turn MultEQ
off. After a very brief pause, he’ll then say, “I’m not an orator, and I would not try to convince
you of the worthiness of our cause.” Turn MultEQ off once he begins speaking after the word
“orator”. In many rooms you’ll notice that the clarity of the general’s voice is greatly improved
with MultEQ turned on.
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
Scene 2: “Gerald Levert: Reach Out (I’ll Be There”)
Scene 4: “Joan Osborne: (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave”
Instructions: These demos often illustrate both high and low frequency correction. Let the
music play for 20 or 30 seconds to let the customer get used to the equalized sound before
turning MultEQ off. The sound of the instruments and the clarity of the singers’ voices often
show dramatic improvement with MultEQ On. The MultEQ correction of the higher
frequencies results in improved imaging and better-matched instruments. The MultEQ
powerful low frequency correction results in livelier and clearer bass/mid-bass in these
musical tracks.
Shrek
Scene 19: “I’m a Believer”
Instructions: This track often provides a good demonstration of the improvement achieved
by MultEQ in the lower frequencies as well as with mid-range vocal content. The scene
immediately begins with the musical track. Let the music play for about 15-20 seconds in
order to get used to the MultEQ-corrected sound. Then switch off MultEQ while the singer is
in the middle of some lyrics. Switch MultEQ on and off a few times for the remainder of the
track. The clarity of the singer’s voice and the depth of the instruments playing in the
bass/mid-bass range of the track often show dramatic improvement with MultEQ turned on.
In many rooms, the soundstage for this entire track is much more dynamic and enveloping
with MultEQ turned on.