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Details of Services
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Audio Calibration
+ Basic Audio System Checkup
--$50 to Confirm and correct:
--Speaker, amplifier, and source
components are correctly setup and use the highest-performance connections
--Speaker polarity is correct for every
channel
--AVR/surround processor settings are the
best for each source component to get the
highest quality sound possible
--Recommendations for improvements
possible via changes in cables or system
components with more up-to-date
capabilities
+ Audio System Verification
--$160 for 6 speakers, $200 for 8 speakers
--Measure each driver in each speaker to
insure distortion is within expected levels
high distortion indicates a problem with a
driver or crossover
--Measure the electrical impedance curve
for each speaker to insure the electrical
performance of the speaker is within the
expected range - poor performance here
can reveal problems with the speaker
crossover or drivers
+ Audio System Measurement
--$250 for speakers, $300 for 8 speakers, includes system verification
--Measure each channel using a calibrated
microphone and 1/3 octave response
software running on laptop computer
--Correct problems that are easily solved by
position or level changes
+ Audio System Tuning
--Priced on a quote basis
--Requires Audio System Measurement as
a prerequisite
--Use sound absorbing and sound diffusion
panels to resolve the more difficult room
response problems determined by the
measurements
--Determination of best locations for
speakers, listeners, and subwoofer(s)
+ LFE Subwoofer Tuning
--$150-$200 depending on hardware and room
--1 subwoofer, additional subwoofers
approximately $100 each
--Requires customer purchase of digital
parametric equalizer for each LFE
subwoofer to be calibrated ($250 - $1000)
--Subwoofer will be placed where dips in
response are minimized and parametric
equalizer will be used to reduce response
peaks
--Relies on multiple measurements of bass
response to achieve good response for
multiple listening positions
AC Power
+ Basic Analysis
$100
--Check voltage and polarity
--Check for noise and stability
--Inspect power cords
--Inspect power panel & AC outlets
--Explain results
--Make recommendations to inprove system performance and/or safety
+ Power Conditioning Analysis
$100
--Requires Basic Analysis ($200 total cost)
--Measure noise reduction capability
of existing power conditioning
hardware
--Measure noise generated by each
component to determine if any are
especially noisy
--Check inter-component noise
isolation through existing power conditioner
--If no power conditioning exists, make recommendations for adding various power conditioning products based on budget and expectations for performance/protection.
+ AC Power Needs Analysis
--priced based on system complexity and power issues, typically in the $100-$200 range
--Basic Analysis is a prerequisite
--Check power consumption of all components
--Determine the existing current requirement for the system and whether more current would improve system performance
--Determine whether specialized power conditioning products provide worthwhile benefits (passive power conditioning, battery backup system, active power conditioning, voltage regulation)
Video Calibration
+ Basic calibration
Starts at $275 for a single input
Displays that are more time consuming to calibrate may require an additional charge.
Basic calibration Includes
--1 input (disc player,
cable or satellite box, etc.)
--Setting color, tint, black & white levels, and sharpness using signal generator
--Before and after calibration measurements and graphs
--Gamma graph (no adjustment)
--Graph of primary and secondary
colors (no adjustments)
--Includes evaluating all source
components for optimum connections
(cables) and settings
--$50-$100 extra for each additional source component calibration
+ THX Certified Video Display Calibration
$175
Package includes a plaque and certification document from THX. This charge is in addition to calibration charges. This is an option for any calibration, but not all displays or rooms can meet the THX Certification criteria.
+ Deluxe Calibration
$500
--up to 4 source components
--Includes all Basic Calibration items plus Gamma (if adjustments exist) and/or adjustment of primary and secondary colors (if adjustments exist)
+ "Whole House" Package
$150 per additonal video display
--Basic Calibration with no before/after measurements or reports.
-- Many customers find other displays in the house are disappointing after having the home theater display calibrated.
--Applies to LCD, plasma, and LCoS or DLP RPTVs that may be in other rooms in the same home.
--Modest video displays usually improve dramatically with calibration.
--Inquire about pricing in advance.
+ Gamma calibration
$50-$150
--Optional extra and usually well worth the additional cost.
--Cost depends on the complexity of each display's adjustments.
--Gamma calibration is not available on all video displays.
--Inquire about Gamma calibration for your video display in advance.
+ CMS (Color Management System)
$50-$150
--Some displays provide adjustments to make the primary colors (red, green, and blue) more accurate. --Pricing depends on the complexity of the adjustments and response of each video display.
--When the primary colors can be set accurately, images will be even more natural.
--If the CMS system supports adjustments of Secondary colors (yellow, cyan, and magenta), those will also be calibrated.
+ Other optional extras
--Provided on a quote basis
--Geometry adjustments
--1-to-1 pixel mapping
--Calibration of external video processors
--Calibration of disc players (not available in all players)
--Calibration of video processors built-in to AVRs or surround processors
--Calibrations optimized for up to 3 lighting conditions: day time, dark room, room lights on
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Doug Blackburn
Colorado Springs
719-573-7767
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