Sonarworks Headphone Calibration software

[Bern2]

Finally, my HE-560 HPs have been added.
Can someone help me understand how i can activate the trial. I went through the manual, it says in the email I should have received activation code. However, not able to find activation code in the welcome mail, I received from sonarworks

Email their tech support...they are very helpful. Just remember the time zone difference! I am using ref 3 for the Senn HD800.

Bern

 

[swspiers]

New update 4.1.0.50 is out- layout changes as shown:

https://www.sonarworks.com/reference

Install on top of my Sonarworks..and restarted Windows 10, worked for me from:
https://www.sonarworks.com/reference/downloads

From the product owner

The sad news:
Simulations have been removed from plugin and systemwide, due to legal issues (some people just don't want the world to simulate anything).
If you wish to continue using simulations, please do not update your plugin and systemwide to 4.1.


Sonarworks Establishes Sound Standard “Studio Reference (SR)” for Speakers and Headphones
Groundbreaking standardization methodology to be followed by release of Sonarworks Reference 4.1

https://sonarworks.com/blog/studio-reference-standard/

No-go for me. I love the simulations, and use them a lot.

 

[Solrighal]

No-go for me. I love the simulations, and use them a lot.

Me too.

 

[Roll]

In case u missed re changes to the update:What's new?

Reference 4.1 is here! Improved accuracy, increased confidence.

https://sonarworks.com/blog/reference-4-release-june/

 

[rutter]

I'm trying to decide whether to buy True-Fi or Reference 4. I'm a headphone user. Finished my True-Fi trial, started a Reference 4 trial. Reference 4 seems pretty unnecessary and not worth spending $20 more on. Am I missing something? On the store page of True-Fi it is stated that sample rates up to 96khz are supported. Does the same apply to Reference 4? I also thought it strange that True-Fi will be continuously getting updated whereas Reference has different editions that eventually you'd have to pay money to upgrade to. The quality of the equalization of both is the same, correct?

 

[Bern2]

I'm trying to decide whether to buy True-Fi or Reference 4. I'm a headphone user. Finished my True-Fi trial, started a Reference 4 trial. Reference 4 seems pretty unnecessary and not worth spending $20 more on. Am I missing something? On the store page of True-Fi it is stated that sample rates up to 96khz are supported. Does the same apply to Reference 4? I also thought it strange that True-Fi will be continuously getting updated whereas Reference has different editions that eventually you'd have to pay money to upgrade to. The quality of the equalization of both is the same, correct?

I haven't used True-Fi (yet)...but am using ref 3. I like the "wet/dry" control as to how much correction you'd like to apply. I'm not sure if True-Fi has that.
Bern

 

[manukmanohar]

I haven't used True-Fi (yet)...but am using ref 3. I like the "wet/dry" control as to how much correction you'd like to apply. I'm not sure if True-Fi has that.
Bern

It doesn't have that . Plus, now there is a sale happening, so reference 4 is cheaper than true fi.

 

[rutter]

True-Fi is at $55 now, so R4 isn't cheaper. I've tried the dry/wet, don't find it useful.

 

[jnorris]

Go for Reference 4. The Wet/Dry, Linear Phase vs. Zero Latency, and other options are more than worth it. Ref 4 also provides more information about frequency response adjustments.

 

[manukmanohar]

True-Fi is at $55 now, so R4 isn't cheaper. I've tried the dry/wet, don't find it useful.

Strange. I was not getting discount on truefi, only reference 4

 

[Roll]

I'm trying to decide whether to buy True-Fi or Reference 4. I'm a headphone user. Finished my True-Fi trial, started a Reference 4 trial. Reference 4 seems pretty unnecessary and not worth spending $20 more on. Am I missing something? On the store page of True-Fi it is stated that sample rates up to 96khz are supported. Does the same apply to Reference 4? I also thought it strange that True-Fi will be continuously getting updated whereas Reference has different editions that eventually you'd have to pay money to upgrade to. The quality of the equalization of both is the same, correct?

If also using mobile, go for the True Fi
If on the desktop only...the Ref 4 has more 'tuning' function that is worth paying the extra

 

[rutter]

Are we supposed to know for how long the sale will last? Supported sample rates are the same for both, correct?

If also using mobile, go for the True Fi

Can Reference be used with mobile devices?

 

[michnix]

Is there a way to get Sonarworks and Roon to work together without any glitches/dropouts?

I am using Roon Server on a dedicated headless Mac mini. I got it to work eventually and I like the improvement but I am experiencing glitches and short dropouts- much like a scratched record-

Thanks for any help!

 

[Roll]

Are we supposed to know for how long the sale will last? Supported sample rates are the same for both, correct?



Can Reference be used with mobile devices?

According to their ad: Summer Sale lasts until the end of June

No mobile for Reference...while True-Fi does have a beta mobile version out


Here's what you get with your True-Fi license:

Unlimited access to our 150+ headphone profiles;
Access to future updates of the software;
1 license = Up to 3 Mac or PC machines simultaneously!
Coming soon: Mobile app for Android and iOS!

http://www.businessinsider.com/sonarworks-true-fi-headphone-software2018-6

 

[Roll]

Strange. I was not getting discount on truefi, only reference 4

Their ad says (I tried and it work for me on both US and their Worldwide Store):

Add-To-Cart to see the discounted price!