[The Pioneer SC 99 Initial Impressions]

I run Full MCACC, then set speakers to small and run Auto MCACC.  Auto MCACC will do Symmetry, All Channels Adjusted, and Front Align.  These will go in presets 1,2, and 3.  Then Manual MCACC- EQ Pro-Advanced EQ setup-then select time position 30-50 ms for most rooms and Stand.Wavee Multi-P (Yes).  This will give the wides sweetspot and do the best job with standing waves for a larger area.








 








The three position measurement can be 2-3 ft apart.  This is excellent for movies and music.  I have not had to make any video adjustments.  I have played with it on the SC 35 and 99.  The above tweak is based on having a subwoofer/s in the system.  Also make sure the full phase band is selected.

Thanks for replaying! I have also done like you except for the multi positions. It does much for every spot?

Which calibration do you think make the best sound? I guess it's much up to the speakers also.

Have you tried or change anything with DRC, PQLS, Dfilter, Upsampling, DNR, S. RTRV. (I havn't read so much in the manual yet ;-)).

[The Pioneer SC 99 Initial Impressions]

 


The easy way is just to set the sub level and run MCACC Pro.  This if there is anything additional need, use the I Nuke.  For most rooms this will not be needed.  The full band phase control along with the standing wave feature does those things missing with some avr's to get the bass really tuned.  Increased separation, clarity to make music and HT shine. 


 


The Pioneer sound may take some getting use to coming from other avr's.  Denon is a bit warmer but, the Pioneer is very neutral and ultra clean.  Even the DAC is great.  There are two of them for the R/L channel.  It also has an upsampling, 1X, 2X, and 4X.  The musicality of this will give many separate systems a run for the money.  I am biased and like Pioneer.

I have the SC-95 and love it. Great units!

Are you just running Full MCACC or what are you using? Anything else you tweak after that? Do you have tips or anything else on have you calibrate it?

Have you find other settings that makes the audio or video even better? Everything that I could try at my own I would be really happy to hear!

Thanks! [emoji4]