What we know about the measurement:

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  • Quality of the measurement data is high.
  • Origin of the data is ASR.
  • Format of the data is generated by a Klippel NFS .
  • -3dB (resp. -6db) point v.s. reference is at 60.4Hz (resp. 50.9Hz).
  • Reference level is normalised to 0.1dB computed over the frequency range [300.0Hz, 5000.0Hz].
  • Frequency deviation is 11.7dB over the same frequency range.
  • Tonality (Preference) Score
    • Tonality (Preference) Score is 1.63 and would be 3.99 with a perfect subwoofer.
      • Details: NBD: ON 1.106, LW 0.801, SP 0.62, PIR 0.638; SM: SP0.643, PIR0.418; LFQ 0.327, LFX 50Hz
    • Tonality (Preference) Score is 2.87 with an EQ and would be 4.96 with a perfect subwoofer and the same EQ.
      • Details: NBD: ON 1.065, LW 0.759, SP 0.6, PIR 0.608; SM: SP0.846, PIR0.756; LFQ 0.312, LFX 44Hz
  • Link to original Review: asr review. Links to other reviews: asr2 review , tnw review .
  • Vendor specifications:
    • Size
      • Width 124mm
      • Height 175mm
      • Depth 78mm
    • Weight 1.2kg
Google Nest Audio
AutomaticEQ (IIR)
Set preamp gain to: -2.7dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 44.0 1.09 3.0
PK 98.0 1.18 -2.02
PK 739.0 0.34 1.29
PK 765.0 1.25 -1.66
PK 1244.0 2.99 1.56
PK 1429.0 2.99 -2.06
PK 9319.0 0.42 -4.05
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This EQ optimise the Harman score and is a good start for far field listening like in your living room.
Google Nest Audio
Graphic EQ 15 bands
Set preamp gain to: -0.5dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 25.0 2.14 0.0
PK 40.0 2.14 0.5
PK 63.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 100.0 2.14 -0.5
PK 160.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 250.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 400.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 630.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 1000.0 2.14 0.0
PK 1600.0 2.14 0.0
PK 2500.0 2.14 0.25
PK 4000.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 6300.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 10000.0 2.14 -0.5
PK 16000.0 2.14 0.5
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This EQ is designed for a 15 bands graphical EQ.
Google Nest Audio
Graphic EQ 31 bands
Set preamp gain to: -0.3dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 20.0 4.32 0.0
PK 25.0 4.32 0.0
PK 31.0 4.32 0.25
PK 40.0 4.32 0.25
PK 50.0 4.32 0.25
PK 63.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 80.0 4.32 -0.5
PK 100.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 125.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 160.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 200.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 250.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 315.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 400.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 500.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 630.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 800.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 1000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 1250.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 1600.0 4.32 0.0
PK 2000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 2500.0 4.32 0.0
PK 3150.0 4.32 0.0
PK 4000.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 5000.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 6300.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 8000.0 4.32 -0.25
PK 10000.0 4.32 -0.5
PK 12000.0 4.32 -0.5
PK 16000.0 4.32 0.25
PK 20000.0 4.32 0.0
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This EQ is designed for a 31 bands graphical EQ.
Improvement made by adding the above EQ
EQ
AutoEQ
Target v.s. EQ
Target v.s. EQ
Histogram of errors
On Axis (fullrange)
Listening Window (fullrange)
Predicted In-Room Response (fullrange)
Google Nest Audio: comparison between EQs
AutomaticEQ
Target v.s. EQ
Comparison betweens various EQs
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