XTZ Room Analyzer powerbuy

XTZ · 01-10-2008, 9:58 AM

We are happy to present Room Analyzer, an easy-to-use software/hardware kit for measuring the sonic performance of your listening room. Now you can see how your room/system sounds! Room Analyzer measures frequency response, decay and determines where the resonances are, making it much easier to improve the overall sound from your system. The realtime fullrange analysis clearly shows you what happens when moving around speakers, tuning crossover filters and so on. This will benefit any system, two channels or home cinema or even car hifi systems doesn´t matter. Check out the November issue of HIFI World for an extensive review.

For further product info, click here:

http://www.xtz.se/produkt.php?allman...kt=41&eng=true

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Shockabuku · 01-10-2008, 10:03 AM

Been thinking about getting this product for a while, so I'm happy to see this powerbuy price. Just a couple of questions if I may. Is it easy to export equalisation settings to a device like a Behringer Feedback Destroyer? Also, will the software work on Vista64? Cheers

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XTZ · 01-10-2008, 10:18 AM

There is an option to save EQ settings in a txt-file, but the Room Analyzer does not support other DSP product standards. (except our DSP subwoofer of course)

The current software version supports Vista, but there are new updates on the way since Vista is very different from XP when it comes to USB communications and sound cards.

cribeiro · 01-10-2008, 6:29 PM

Look here for a user review:

Subwoofer tuning for the laymen: XTZ's Room Analyzer

XTZ · 29-10-2008, 3:11 PM

For anyone interested the Room Analyzer was reviewed by Kalman Rubinson in the latest Stereophile magazine.

drykloke · 02-11-2008, 4:43 PM

I'd like to purchase the XTZ room analyzer as part of this powerbuy.

Please let me know how to arrange this, for postage to the UK.

Regards,

drykloke

SimonO · 02-11-2008, 8:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XTZ AB

...The current software version supports Vista, but there are new updates on the way since Vista is very different from XP when it comes to USB communications and sound cards.

That's as clear as mud then

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My experience of XTZ is that it will indeed run on Vista, however as soon as you plug in the supplied USB mic/soundcard, the application hangs. I waited patiently for weeks for an update, but in the end was forced to return the product.

Shame, as it looks like a fantastic bit of kit for the money...

XTZ · 03-11-2008, 10:31 AM

We are working hard to finish the software update! The current version is run succesfully by several Vista-users, but some Vista versions are still a problem.

t72bogie · 03-11-2008, 3:14 PM

doh ....I just put mine on ebay as I run 64bit Vista

someone will get a bargain no doubt ......

XTZ · 03-11-2008, 3:16 PM

Too bad, but why hurry? The update will be available shortly.

SimonO · 03-11-2008, 5:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XTZ AB

Too bad, but why hurry?..

Quite! I had been waiting since the end of June

...

t72bogie · 04-11-2008, 12:48 PM

2 reasons - Id been waiting since June too to have aplay with it and hadnt seen this thread either with regard to the Vista upgrade

and I was sat down last week, wondering just how much control I have over my living room now the missus has nearly finished decorating and I came to the conclusion that the room would have to do, and even if the XTZ showed me that the audessy wasnt doing that good a job, I had little scope to change anything now ...so it was just another gadget lying around in its box unused

cribeiro · 04-11-2008, 1:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t72bogie

...so it was just another gadget lying around in its box unused

You could always use the RTA function to check the levels and depth of your favourite movie scenes

XTZ · 12-11-2008, 12:26 PM

Here´s another very well written review of the Room Analyzer.

XTZ Room Analyzer A great way to upgrade your subwoofers. Review By Clive Meakins

drykloke · 23-11-2008, 5:59 PM

I've now compared this against the Room Correction feature of my Behringer DEQ 2496, and I have to say that the XTZ is far superior in ease of use and ability to fine tune.
Much nicer too than me sitting down with a piece of graph paper while running through a lengthy series of test tones.

Coupled together with the parametic EQ of the DEQ 2496, the tuned sound is significantly better than that obtained with the somewhat rough and ready approach previously.

One caveat: I use the DEQ 2496 in fully digital mode in a 2-channel high end system for music only, so your mileage may vary with analogue in.

YKL

badbunny · 18-01-2009, 7:59 PM

Hi, are the Vista problems fully resolved yet?

Thanks,
Pete.

XTZ · 20-01-2009, 9:10 AM

It looks like the beta-version for Vista does the job. We decided to put it out for download and get more feedback. Check back on the webbsite later this afternoon. The new software version should be in place anytime now.

SimonO · 20-01-2009, 9:53 AM

I sent my unit back due to the Vista incompatibility, but the system looked great and I'd buy it again if it now works...

XTZ · 21-01-2009, 1:26 PM

The beta version is now available on our website, so anybody with a Room Analyzer and Vista are welcome to download it and try. We appreciate any feedback!

SimonO · 21-01-2009, 2:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XTZ AB

The beta version is now available on our website, so anybody with a Room Analyzer and Vista are welcome to download it and try. We appreciate any feedback!

I'm confused, your website shows V1.11, which is the same version number as the one that was incompatible with my Sony VAIO VGN-FE41S running Vista Home Premium 32bit

???

The-One · 21-01-2009, 7:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonO

I'm confused, your website shows V1.11, which is the same version number as the one that was incompatible with my Sony VAIO VGN-FE41S running Vista Home Premium 32bit

???

On Vista there is an option to run programs in XP compatibility mode.

Does that not work for the Room Analyser?

XTZ · 23-01-2009, 2:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonO

I'm confused, your website shows V1.11, which is the same version number as the one that was incompatible with my Sony VAIO VGN-FE41S running Vista Home Premium 32bit

???

The site still says 1.11 but if you download the installer it is named 1.20b. I will try to get somebody to correct it ASAP.

Rgs Rikard

XTZ · 23-01-2009, 2:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The-One

On Vista there is an option to run programs in XP compatibility mode.

Does that not work for the Room Analyser?

The Vista issues regarding hardware require different software. Using the compability mode is not enough.

The-One · 31-01-2009, 5:51 PM

could you please reply to my PM? thx

XTZ · 02-02-2009, 8:45 AM

You have PM!

SimonO · 12-02-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XTZ AB

The beta version is now available on our website, so anybody with a Room Analyzer and Vista are welcome to download it and try. We appreciate any feedback!

I've got feedback, it's screaming the

house down

. Is this some sort of practical joke?? I waited for months for Vista compatible software, eventually returning the kit. After you announced V1.2, I re-purchased the kit.. I've just installed it and as soon as I plugged the USB mic in I got full volume feedback through my speakers and a locked up PC - I had to resort to pulling the plug!! I've now rebooted and the feedback is still there at anything over 50% volume, it sounds like the internal laptop mic is active and feeding back through the system..

..oh and your

software still hangs

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SimonO · 12-02-2009, 11:17 PM

Okay, now I've calmed down a little..

My laptop internal mic appears to be set to max and is feeding back through the internal speakers and I'm having to mute the volume to prevent feedback.

I've tried disabling the laptop soundcard mic, but it's still on

.

So XTZ still doesn't work on my Vista laptop and worse still it appears to have

up the soundcard

..

I'm just trying to think if I've ever dealt with a company this incompetent before

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Here's the error report..

Product

XTZ Room Analyzer

Problem
Stopped working

Date
12/02/2009 22:53

Status
Not Reported

Problem signature
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: XTZ.exe
Application Version: 1.2.0.1
Application Timestamp: 493d2495
Fault Module Name: ntdll.dll
Fault Module Version: 6.0.6001.18000
Fault Module Timestamp: 4791a7a6
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 00068dd3
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 2057
Additional Information 1: 34ef
Additional Information 2: 00dfa1a48bead434c1fe82a2f5757c63
Additional Information 3: 268c
Additional Information 4: 519ea765b47733f5d258fa09508c2f28

SimonO · 13-02-2009, 7:09 AM

I left a System Restore running last night which doesn't appear to have fixed the mic feedback problem..

Thanks very much XTZ

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XTZ · 13-02-2009, 8:30 AM

Well, I´m sorry you experience problems with the softare, you are actually the first one reporting similar problems! It is a beta version, so updates are likely. May I ask what Vista version you are running? It could be useful information for the software developers.

Also, did you read the special info about vista?

http://www.xtz.se/pdf/XTZ_Room_Analyzer_Vista.pdf

SimonO · 13-02-2009, 5:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XTZ AB

Well, I´m sorry you experience problems with the softare, you are actually the first one reporting similar problems! It is a beta version, so updates are likely. May I ask what Vista version you are running? It could be useful information for the software developers.

Also, did you read the special info about vista?

http://www.xtz.se/pdf/XTZ_Room_Analyzer_Vista.pdf

See post #20

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