Correction Sounds Wrong

First, Use A/B Comparison

Before troubleshooting, use Sounn's bypass toggle (keyboard shortcut: B) to compare corrected and uncorrected sound. Make sure you actually prefer the uncorrected sound—sometimes what sounds "wrong" is actually more accurate.

Common Issues and Solutions

This is the most common complaint, especially with "Flat" target curves.

Solution 1: Change Target Curve

Switch from Flat to Harman In-Room or House Curve. These include bass boost that most listeners expect.

Solution 2: Increase Bass in Custom Curve

Create a custom target with +2 to +4 dB bass shelf below 200 Hz. Adjust to taste.

Solution 3: Check Maximum Boost Setting

If your room has a bass null, limited Maximum Boost prevents adequate correction. Try increasing from 6 dB to 9 dB, but monitor for distortion.

Solution 4: Verify Measurement Position

If you measured at a bass null point, correction will try to boost bass that won't exist at your actual listening position. Retake measurement at your actual seating position.

General Guidelines

Start Conservative

When troubleshooting, make one change at a time. Start with conservative settings:

Target: Harman In-Room
Smoothing: 1/6 octave
Maximum Boost: 6 dB
Maximum Cut: 15 dB

Then adjust from there based on what sounds wrong.

Trust Your Ears, But Question Your Preferences

If correction sounds "wrong," it might actually be more accurate than what you're used to. But if you consistently prefer less correction after A/B comparison, that's valid—the goal is sound you enjoy.

Verification Measurement

If correction sounds wrong, take a verification measurement to see what's actually happening. Sometimes what sounds "harsh" is actually flat, and what sounds "thin" is actually balanced.