Question 1

What is AudioBro?

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AudioBro helps you get better sound from the room you already have. You tell it about your space and your system, and it shows you what to focus on first — whether that's moving a speaker, adjusting a setting, or understanding why something sounds off. It's built for people who want clear guidance, not more research.

Question 2

Do I need special equipment to use AudioBro?

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No special equipment is needed for photo and screenshot paths. For in-app sweeps, calibrated USB or audio-interface microphones are the trusted path for accurate results. Phone and laptop mics can help with rough checks, but are not reliable for precision tuning or final verification. You can also upload existing REW files if you've already measured.

Question 3

What can I try before subscribing?

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You can preview a room layout using Design My Room without an account. Preview is a limited no-account teaser — not a free plan. Starter and Pro unlock guided journeys, saved room history, reports, measurements, Ask AudioBro context, and deeper analysis tools.

Question 4

What journeys does AudioBro offer?

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AudioBro offers guided paths based on your goals. Design My Room previews your layout from dimensions. Fix My Room tackles placement, bass, and calibration. Tune My Sub focuses on subwoofer positioning and crossover. Stereo Optimization uses photos and AudioBro intelligence to connect Photo Acoustics, RoomMatch, and BassMap when subs are present — ideal for stereo users who do not want REW or measurements. Each journey adapts to your system type.

Question 5

Can I try AudioBro before paying?

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Yes. Design My Room lets you enter room dimensions and see a layout estimate without an account. It is a limited preview, not a free plan. When you are ready for guided improvement, saved rooms, and real analysis, Starter is the next step.

Question 6

How long does an analysis take?

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Most analyses complete in under 2 minutes. Upload your measurement (or run a browser sweep), and you'll get ranked recommendations almost instantly. Detailed PDF reports typically generate in 3-5 minutes.

Question 7

How do I measure my room?

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Click 'Start Measurement' in any journey, grant microphone access, and play the test sweep through your speakers. AudioBro captures the acoustic signature automatically. You can also upload existing REW files if you've already measured your room.

Question 8

What's a sweep measurement?

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A sweep is an audio test tone that moves from low to high frequencies. Your microphone captures how your room responds to each frequency, revealing peaks, dips, and resonances. It's the gold standard for acoustic analysis.

Question 9

Do I need to calibrate my microphone?

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Not required for photo and screenshot paths. For in-app sweeps, a calibrated USB or audio-interface microphone gives the most reliable results. Uncalibrated phone and laptop mics can help with rough checks but are not suitable for precision tuning. A UMIK-1 or similar calibrated mic is recommended when accuracy matters.

Question 10

Can I upload existing REW files?

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Yes. AudioBro accepts REW measurement files directly. Upload your .mdat or .txt export, and we'll process it just like a live measurement. This is ideal if you've already done room analysis work.

Question 11

What's the SPL meter for?

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The SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter ensures your test sweep plays at the right volume for accurate measurements. Aim for 75-85 dB at your listening position. Too quiet or too loud can skew results.

Question 12

How accurate are browser-based measurements?

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Browser-based sweeps work well with calibrated USB or audio-interface microphones. Accuracy depends on the microphone quality and room noise. Phone and laptop mics can identify some patterns but are not precise enough for final tuning or verification. For best results, use a calibrated mic in a quiet room.

Question 13

What if my mic isn't calibrated?

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You can still run sweeps, and AudioBro will provide directional guidance. However, uncalibrated results should be treated as rough checks rather than precise measurements. Calibrated mics are strongly recommended for tuning decisions and verification. Photo and screenshot paths do not require any microphone.

Question 14

Can I measure multiple listening positions?

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Yes. Pro users can take multiple measurements across different seats and average them for a spatially-aware analysis. This reveals how sound varies across your room and helps optimize for multiple listeners.

Question 15

What am I looking at in my frequency response?

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Your frequency response shows how loud each frequency is in your room. Flat is ideal. Peaks mean that frequency is too loud (often bass modes). Dips mean it's too quiet (often caused by cancellation or absorption).

Question 16

What's RT60 and why does it matter?

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RT60 is reverberation time—how long it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB. Short RT60 means a 'dead' room (too much absorption). Long RT60 means a 'live' room (too reflective). Sweet spot is 0.3-0.5 seconds for home theater.

Question 17

How does AudioBro score my room?

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AudioBro analyzes frequency response smoothness, bass control, decay time, and stereo imaging. Each metric is weighted and combined into a Room Performance Index (0-100). Higher scores mean better sound. We surface which factors may be holding your score back and suggest what to check next.

Question 18

What's a 'mode' and should I worry about it?

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Room modes are resonances caused by sound bouncing between parallel walls. They create bass peaks and nulls at specific frequencies. Most rooms have them. AudioBro identifies problem modes and suggests treatments or subwoofer placement fixes.

Question 19

Why does my bass look terrible?

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Bass is the hardest frequency range to control. Small rooms cause major peaks and dips from standing waves. Good news: AudioBro's recommendations target bass first—subwoofer placement, EQ, and bass traps make the biggest impact.

Question 20

What does 'smooth' mean in audio?

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Smoothness refers to a frequency response without wild peaks or dips. Smooth sound is balanced, natural, and fatigue-free. AudioBro quantifies smoothness and recommends fixes like room treatment, speaker positioning, or EQ to flatten your response.

Question 21

What are AudioBro's guided journeys?

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AudioBro's guided journeys are structured workflows for specific goals. Fix My Room addresses placement, bass, and calibration issues. Tune My Sub optimizes subwoofer integration. Stereo Optimization connects Photo Acoustics, RoomMatch, and BassMap for two-channel users. Each journey uses whatever evidence you have — photos, screenshots, dimensions, or measurements — and adapts to your system type.

Question 22

When should I use Fix My Room vs Stereo Optimization?

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Use Fix My Room if you have a surround or multichannel system with placement, bass, or calibration issues. Use Stereo Optimization if you have a two-channel setup and want photo-based guidance connecting placement, acoustics, and bass. Stereo Optimization is ideal for stereo users who do not want REW or measurements. Boundary: photo-based guidance is not measured proof.

Question 23

Can I switch between journeys?

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Yes. Your room data and analysis history carry across journeys. Switch between Fix My Room, Tune My Sub, and Stereo Optimization anytime. Each journey accesses your saved room data but focuses on different aspects of your setup.

Question 24

Do journeys save my progress?

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Yes. Every analysis, room configuration, and journey run is saved to your account in My Rooms. Pick up where you left off on any device. Starter and Pro users get full history.

Question 25

What is Ask AudioBro?

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Ask AudioBro is a conversational AI that understands your room context, saved analyses, and system details. Ask it anything — from 'Why is my bass boomy?' to 'What should I check first?' It references your room data and gives personalized, context-aware answers.

Question 26

What's the System Profile?

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Your System Profile is a living inventory of your gear—speakers, receivers, subs, room treatments. AudioBro uses this to generate room-aware recommendations and compatibility checks. Update it anytime as your system evolves.

Question 27

How does AudioBro know about products?

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AudioBro uses a growing product reference database plus custom products you enter. It does not guarantee exhaustive coverage or real-time pricing.

Question 28

Can I add products not in the database?

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Yes. You can add custom products with basic specs (brand, model, type). AudioBro will include them in your system profile and recommendations.

Question 29

Does AudioBro track pricing?

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AudioBro maintains a product database with specs and characteristics. We do not monitor real-time pricing or provide price alerts. Product data is updated periodically as we expand coverage.

Question 30

How often is product data updated?

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Product data is updated periodically as we expand the database. If you notice outdated information, let us know through AudioBro support and we will prioritize a review.

Question 31

How smart is the AI?

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AudioBro applies acoustic engineering principles to your room and system. It uses your inputs — photos, dimensions, measurements, screenshots — to prioritize what matters for your specific setup. AI advice should be verified with retests, measurements, or consulting for major decisions.

Question 32

Can I ask follow-up questions?

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Yes. Ask AudioBro maintains conversation context within a session. Ask clarifying questions, dig deeper into recommendations, or ask about specific steps. It references your saved room data where available.

Question 33

Does the AI learn from my room?

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AudioBro uses your saved room context — dimensions, photos, measurements, and past analyses — to give context-aware recommendations. My Rooms stores your history and retests so you can track changes over time. Private notes and journal entries are not used by AI unless you explicitly share them. Re-measure after changes to see how your score moves.

Question 34

What if the AI gives bad advice?

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Rate any AI response with thumbs up/down. Feedback helps improve the system over time. AudioBro is designed to avoid unsafe SPL advice or obviously incompatible gear guidance, but major changes should still be verified with measurements, retests, or consulting.

Question 35

What's the difference between stereo and home theater analysis?

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Stereo analysis focuses on two-channel imaging, soundstage, and tonal balance. Home theater analysis includes surround channels, subwoofer integration, and bass management. AudioBro detects your setup type and adapts recommendations accordingly.

Question 36

How do I optimize a multi-channel system?

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Start with individual channel measurements, then analyze how they work together. AudioBro checks level matching, timing alignment, and crossover settings. We recommend adjustments for seamless panning and immersive surround sound.

Question 37

What's the best subwoofer placement?

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It depends on your room modes. The 'subwoofer crawl' finds the smoothest bass, but AudioBro simulates placement options based on your room dimensions. We'll show you predicted frequency response for different positions before you move anything.

Question 38

Should I use Dirac or Audyssey with AudioBro?

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Yes. AudioBro complements room correction systems—use it to verify their results and identify issues EQ can't fix (like reflections requiring treatment). We analyze pre- and post-correction measurements to show what improved and what still needs work.

Question 39

Can AudioBro help with speaker positioning?

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Yes. We provide placement guidelines based on your room dimensions and speaker type. For advanced users, we simulate how position changes affect frequency response and imaging. Small adjustments (inches) can make dramatic differences.

Question 40

What's a 'house curve' and do I need one?

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A house curve is a target frequency response — often with boosted bass and rolled-off highs for a 'cinematic' sound. AudioBro supports Harman and THX reference curves as overlays. Most users prefer starting from flat response, but you can compare against these targets to tune to taste.

Question 41

What can I do without an account?

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Without an account, you can preview your room layout using Design My Room. It shows a layout estimate based on room dimensions and speaker configuration. Saved rooms, reports, measurement-based tools, and guided fixes require a Starter or Pro plan.

Question 42

What does Pro include?

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Pro adds deeper analysis, measurement-based workflows, PDF reports, advanced calibration tools, and expert guidance. It's for users who want to validate their system with sweeps or REW data.

Question 43

How does billing work?

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Plans are billed monthly or annually (annual includes 2 months free). We use Stripe for secure payments. Cancel anytime — you keep your plan features until the end of your billing period.

Question 44

Can I cancel anytime?

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Yes. Cancel from your account settings with one click. No cancellation fees or tricks. You keep Pro access until your current billing period ends. Resubscribe anytime to pick up where you left off.

Question 45

How do I get help?

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Preview users can use public help and the no-account preview flow. Starter includes guided in-app help. Pro includes deeper expert guidance and consulting credit where included.

Question 46

Can I export reports as PDF?

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Yes. AudioBro includes PDF reports for supported guided journeys, including Fix My Room, Stereo Optimization, Tune My Sub, and Response IQ. Reports preserve the analysis, evidence, recommendations, and next steps for that run. A future master room report across My Rooms history is planned later.

Question 47

Does AudioBro support multi-channel sweeps?

Accepted Answer

AudioBro's in-browser sweep supports stereo left/right and bass/sub measurement paths. Full center, surround, and height channel sweeps are not supported via browser sweep. For multichannel analysis, upload REW measurement files covering your channels.

Question 48

What's waterfall analysis?

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Waterfall (or CSD) plots show how sound decays over time at each frequency. They reveal ringing, resonances, and modal decay. AudioBro's waterfall analysis pinpoints which frequencies need damping or treatment.

Question 49

Can I overlay multiple measurements?

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Yes. Compare before/after measurements, different listening positions, or various speaker configurations. Overlay mode makes it easy to visualize improvements and validate changes.

Question 50

Does AudioBro work with external DSP and EQ systems?

Accepted Answer

AudioBro analyzes your room and generates PEQ recommendations. You can manually apply these settings to your DSP, AVR, or EQ system. Direct project import or live export to MiniDSP, Dirac, or other DSP platforms is not currently supported.

Question 51

Can I share my analysis publicly?

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Yes. Generate a shareable link to your room analysis with controls over what is visible. Useful for forum troubleshooting or sharing your setup. Embedding interactive graphs on external sites is not currently supported.

Question 52

What file formats does AudioBro support?

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Import: REW .mdat/.txt files and room photos. Export: PDF reports and shareable analysis links. Direct import of Dirac .xml, Audyssey .ady, or other calibration formats is not currently supported. You can upload calibration screenshots for Response IQ analysis.

Question 53

Can I use AudioBro for commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

AudioBro is designed for personal use. If you are a professional installer or consultant, contact us to discuss your needs.

Question 54

Can I connect multiple rooms?

Accepted Answer

Yes. My Rooms lets you manage multiple rooms and systems, saved journeys, analysis history, reports, best next moves, and progress over time. Deeper master room reporting is planned for later.

Question 55

Will AudioBro work with streaming services?

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This is something we are exploring for the future. AudioBro currently focuses on room acoustics and speaker setup. Integration with streaming or playback services is not available today.

Question 56

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

AudioBro works well in mobile browsers today. A native mobile app may follow in the future. Current mobile browser support covers photo uploads, screenshot analysis, and guided journeys.

Question 57

Can AudioBro control my AVR?

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This is not currently available. AudioBro analyzes your room and provides recommendations that you apply manually to your AVR or DSP. Direct hardware integration is something we may explore in the future.

Question 58

What's coming next?

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We are focused on improving room analysis depth, guided journeys, and report quality. Feature priorities are guided by user feedback. You can share suggestions through AudioBro support.

Question 59

Can I request features?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can send feature requests through AudioBro support. A dedicated in-app request form is planned. Many features came from user feedback.

Question 60

Does AudioBro work offline?

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Not yet. The web app requires internet for AI processing and product database access. Native mobile apps (in development) will support offline measurements that sync when you're back online.

Question 61

How does AudioBro score a room's sound quality?

Accepted Answer

AudioBro analyzes multiple acoustic factors: frequency response flatness, bass control, decay time consistency, and stereo imaging precision. Each is weighted and combined into a Room Performance Index (0-100). We surface which factors may be affecting your score and what to check next.

Question 62

Will AudioBro support video calibration?

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Under consideration. Video calibration requires specialized hardware (colorimeters, pattern generators). We're exploring partnerships with video calibration tools to offer unified AV optimization. Let us know if this interests you!

Question 63

Is the preview measured?

Accepted Answer

No. The preview is a limited layout estimate based on room dimensions and speaker configuration. It is not measured. Measurement-based tools are available in paid plans.

Question 64

Do I need REW?

Accepted Answer

No. REW is optional. If you already have REW, MDAT, WAV, or other measurement files, you can upload them. If you do not use REW, AudioBro can still help through photo-based journeys, Response IQ screenshot analysis, and guided in-app sweeps with a calibrated USB or audio-interface microphone on supported stereo and bass/subwoofer paths. REW is not required to get started.

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What journeys does AudioBro offer?

Can I try AudioBro before paying?

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Do I need REW?

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How do I measure my room?

What's a sweep measurement?

Do I need to calibrate my microphone?

Can I upload existing REW files?

What's the SPL meter for?

How accurate are browser-based measurements?

What if my mic isn't calibrated?

Can I measure multiple listening positions?

What's the difference between predictive and measured analysis?

How does delay alignment work in Auto-Optimize?

Can AudioBro analyze my AVR's calibration results?

Room Analysis & Interpretation

What am I looking at in my frequency response?

What's RT60 and why does it matter?

How does AudioBro score my room?

What's a 'mode' and should I worry about it?

Why does my bass look terrible?

What does 'smooth' mean in audio?

What do the confidence states (High, Medium, Needs Attention) mean?

What is the Room Health Index (RHI)?

What does Listening Confidence Index (LCI) measure?

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What are AudioBro's guided journeys?

When should I use Fix My Room vs Stereo Optimization?

Can I switch between journeys?

Do journeys save my progress?

What is Ask AudioBro?

What is the 'Fix My Room' journey?

What is the 'Tune My Sub' journey?

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What's the System Profile?

How does AudioBro know about products?

Can I add products not in the database?

Does AudioBro track pricing?

How often is product data updated?

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How smart is the AI?

Can I ask follow-up questions?

Does the AI learn from my room?

What if the AI gives bad advice?

How does AudioBro decide what I should fix first?

How do I know when my system is 'good enough'?

What are Smart Tips and how are they generated?

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What's the difference between stereo and home theater analysis?

How do I optimize a multi-channel system?

What's the best subwoofer placement?

Should I use Dirac or Audyssey with AudioBro?

Can AudioBro help with speaker positioning?

What's a 'house curve' and do I need one?

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