Have used Dirac with UMik and a different device. When inspecting what Dirac did for my system I see if injected a slight delay for the right speaker so it would “sound” equidistant for my listening position. Left speaker is further away than right. In addition a similar delay for subwoofer since it is closer than the furthest speaker.

Bit of everything yesterday was Steely Dan - Aja, and tried some live albums recommended on /Music thread but couldn’t stand the terrible quality for most live mixes. today started off with Green Day - 1039 / Smooth out Slappy Hours and thinking of Deorro - Orro for this afternoon

You aren’t wrong but as someone with all those gadgets… I just don’t use them beyond the initial DIRAC setup.

That’s a personal thing I’m sure. But accurate sound is fine for me and I don’t bother with making it different.

After doing the route with amp and stuff, I bought Genelec G-one for replacing my computer speakers last year. I still have my custom JH Audio in-ear but don’t use those when at my desktop. I still have the full amp etc 2.1 system for the room too.

But I use the G-one speakers alone for most of my time in front of the computer.

Have considered getting the matching sub or upgraded sub but the little G-one are good enough by themselves.

So I’d go Genelec from the start in your situation.

I have JH Audio custom fitted, so I’m fine with them. I have some other headphones but the ones made just for me are so comfortable

Similar situation as you. Ortofon blue on an old SL1200 too. VERY awkward speaker placement options to go along with it.

Used the 2x4 minidsp and it did improve things a bit. It also muddies up the sound a little, but I think I need the Dirac more than I needed the clarity.