What Is Home Theatre Calibration Equipment?
Calibration equipment is essential for optimising the performance of home theatre, hi-fi, and professional audio systems. These tools help fine-tune speaker placement, frequency response, phase alignment, and room acoustics, ensuring you get accurate, balanced, and distortion-free sound in any listening environment.
This category includes calibration microphones and DSP (Digital Signal Processors), which allow for precise measurement, real-time adjustments, and automated room correction—perfect for audiophiles, home cinema enthusiasts, and professional sound engineers.
Why Do You Need Calibration Equipment?
Even the best speakers can sound suboptimal if not properly calibrated to match the room acoustics, seating position, and system configuration. Calibration tools allow you to measure, analyse, and adjust your audio system, ensuring it performs at its full potential.
Key Benefits of Calibration Equipment
- Accurate Room Correction – Eliminates unwanted reflections, standing waves, and bass boom for tighter, more natural sound.
- Optimised Speaker & Subwoofer Integration – Ensures proper time alignment, phase correction, and crossover settings for a seamless soundstage.
- Improved Soundstage & Imaging – Fine-tunes frequency response and speaker positioning for precise and immersive audio.
- Professional-Grade Calibration at Home – Brings studio-level audio accuracy to home theatres and hi-fi systems.
How to Choose the Right Calibration Equipment
Calibration Microphones for Room Measurement
A calibration microphone is used with room correction software to analyse speaker response and adjust audio settings accordingly.
- USB Measurement Microphones – Plug-and-play models compatible with software like REW (Room EQ Wizard) for DIY room analysis.
- XLR Professional Microphones – High-end measurement mics used with AV processors, mixing consoles, and calibration software.
- Brand-Specific Microphones – Designed for use with AV receivers featuring built-in room correction (Dirac Live, Audyssey, ARC Genesis, etc.).
Digital Signal Processors (DSP) for Audio Optimisation
A DSP (Digital Signal Processor) fine-tunes your sound system by adjusting EQ, crossover points, phase alignment, and delay settings.
- Standalone DSP Processors – Perfect for advanced home theatre and pro audio setups needing custom tuning.
- Built-in DSP in AV Processors & Subwoofers – Many high-end subwoofers and AV processors feature automatic room correction software like Dirac Live, Audyssey, or ARC Genesis.
Software & Room Calibration Tools
- Room EQ Wizard (REW) – Industry-standard software for detailed room measurements and manual EQ tuning.
- Dirac Live & Audyssey MultEQ XT32 – Advanced room correction systems used in AV processors and high-end receivers.
Stocked Brands of Calibration Equipment
At CHT Solutions, we stock high-quality calibration microphones and DSP processors from leading brands, including:
Need Help Choosing the Right Calibration Equipment?
Not sure which calibration microphone or DSP is right for your system? We’re here to help!
With years of expertise in home theatre, hi-fi, and pro audio calibration, the team at CHT Solutions can guide you in selecting the right tools to fine-tune your system for the best possible sound quality. Whether you're setting up a dedicated home cinema or a professional studio, we’ll ensure you get the most accurate calibration results.
Find the Perfect Calibration Equipment Today
At CHT Solutions, we offer a premium selection of calibration equipment, including measurement microphones, DSP processors, and room correction tools, to help you achieve perfect sound in any environment.
Browse our Calibration Equipment collection online or contact our team for expert advice and personalised recommendations.
