Which AV Receivers and Amplifiers Support Dirac Live, Trinnov, Audyssey and Other Room Correction Systems?

From Dirac Live and Trinnov Optimizer to Audyssey, ARC Genesis and RoomPerfect, room correction has become a defining feature of modern home cinema and high-performance audio. But which products support which technologies, and what can owners upgrade? Essential Install presents its regularly updated guide to room correction compatibility.

Last updated: November 12, 2026

Room correction has evolved from a relatively simple automatic calibration feature into one of the most sophisticated aspects of modern audio system design. Whether the installation involves a dedicated Dolby Atmos cinema, a high-performance two-channel listening room or a multipurpose living space, the ability to understand and compensate for the acoustic behaviour of a room can make a substantial difference to the listening experience.

However, with the growing number of correction technologies available some clarification and focus is desirable.

Some manufacturers offer proprietary systems built directly into their products. Others license software from specialist developers such as Dirac. Certain platforms offer different levels of correction, while more advanced technologies introduce additional capabilities for managing multiple subwoofers and controlling low-frequency behaviour.

Even within the same manufacturer’s product range, compatibility can vary.

For example, a receiver supporting Dirac Live Room Correction does not necessarily support Dirac Live Bass Control or Active Room Treatment (ART). Similarly, Trinnov’s Optimizer and WaveForming technologies perform related but distinct functions.

To help installers, system designers and enthusiasts navigate these differences, Essential Install has compiled this reference guide to the principal room correction technologies and the hardware that supports them.

The Main Room Correction Technologies Explained

These systems are not directly interchangeable. Some focus primarily on frequency response, while others incorporate phase correction, time-domain processing, multi-subwoofer optimisation or more sophisticated acoustic control.

1. Dirac Live: Which Brands and Products Are Compatible?

Dirac has established a substantial presence across the home cinema and premium audio markets, with its technology available from a growing number of electronics manufacturers.

The platform is divided into several capabilities.

Dirac Live Room Correction measures the response of loudspeakers within the listening environment and applies correction filters designed to improve their performance.

Dirac Live Bass Control extends this approach to the integration and optimisation of subwoofers, managing how low-frequency energy is reproduced across the listening area.

Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART) goes further, using compatible loudspeakers and subwoofers cooperatively to control unwanted low-frequency behaviour.

Importantly, support for standard Dirac Live does not automatically mean that Bass Control or ART is available.

Dirac Live Compatible Brands

Dirac’s official compatibility directory identifies the following manufacturers among its hardware partners.

This is a manufacturer-level directory, not a claim that every product from each brand supports Dirac Live.

For the manufacturer’s current device listings, visit the official Dirac compatible brands and devices directory.

2. Which Denon and Marantz Products Support Dirac Live ART?

One of the most significant developments in room correction has been the expansion of Dirac Live ART to selected Denon and Marantz products.

In October 2025, Dirac confirmed that ART had become available to compatible models already supporting Dirac Live Room Correction and Bass Control.

Denon Dirac Live ART Compatibility

Marantz Dirac Live ART Compatibility

Important: Supported means the hardware is compatible, not that every feature is included without additional payment. Appropriate licences and firmware are required. Bass Control licensing also varies according to the subwoofer configuration.

Dirac Live ART is particularly relevant to installations where low-frequency performance is critical, including dedicated cinemas and media rooms.

Unlike conventional bass correction, ART can employ multiple loudspeakers to help control low-frequency energy, subject to the capabilities and configuration of the system.

For installers, this introduces opportunities to revisit existing installations and offer customers a meaningful software-based performance upgrade.

Official information: Dirac Live ART for Denon and Marantz.

3. Trinnov Optimizer and WaveForming: Which Products Are Compatible?

Trinnov Audio approaches room correction through its proprietary Optimizer platform, which combines acoustic measurement, loudspeaker correction and advanced processing.

Optimizer is particularly associated with high-performance home cinema installations, although Trinnov also offers solutions for stereo listening and professional audio.

WaveForming represents a further development focused specifically on low-frequency reproduction.

Rather than relying solely on conventional equalisation, WaveForming uses multiple independently controlled subwoofers to influence how bass energy propagates through the room.

Trinnov Optimizer and WaveForming Compatibility

Trinnov’s September 2026 software updates expanded WaveForming capabilities across the Altitude platform and the JBL Synthesis SDP-75 family.

The updates introduced support for WaveForming with as few as two front subwoofers, widening the range of rooms in which the technology can be deployed.

For installations pursuing the full benefits of wavefront control, however, subwoofer quantity, positioning and room design remain important.

Installer consideration: WaveForming compatibility should not be confused with the ability to achieve every level of WaveForming performance. The room layout, available discrete subwoofer outputs and physical placement of the subwoofers all influence the result.

Official information: Trinnov WaveForming.

4. Audyssey: Which Products Support MultEQ, MultEQ XT and MultEQ XT32?

Audyssey remains one of the most widely encountered room correction technologies in consumer and custom-installed home cinema systems.

Its MultEQ family has appeared in numerous Denon and Marantz AV receivers and processors over many product generations.

However, the capabilities of different MultEQ versions vary.

MultEQ provides automatic room equalisation and speaker calibration.

MultEQ XT offers more detailed correction capabilities.

MultEQ XT32 provides higher-resolution correction, particularly relevant to more demanding multichannel installations.

Additional Audyssey technologies and software tools include Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Sub EQ HT, the MultEQ Editor app and MultEQ-X.

These should not be confused with the core MultEQ correction tier.

Selected Audyssey Compatible Hardware

This is a selection of higher-end compatible products rather than an exhaustive list of Audyssey-equipped receivers.

An important distinction for installers is that certain Denon and Marantz products offer both Audyssey and optional Dirac Live compatibility.

This allows the installer or customer to select a calibration approach without necessarily changing the underlying AV electronics.

5. Anthem ARC Genesis: Which Products Are Compatible?

Anthem Room Correction has developed into the ARC Genesis platform, which supports a range of Anthem electronics and selected products from Paradigm and MartinLogan.

ARC Genesis uses acoustic measurements and digital signal processing to optimise the performance of compatible systems.

The technology is notable for its application across several product categories, including AV receivers, processors, stereo electronics, active loudspeakers and subwoofers.

Anthem ARC Genesis Compatible Products

Paradigm ARC Genesis Compatible Products

MartinLogan ARC Genesis Compatible Products

Compatibility with older products should always be checked against the appropriate ARC software version. Not every legacy ARC-equipped product supports ARC Genesis.

Official information: ARC Genesis compatible products.

6. Lyngdorf RoomPerfect: Which Products Are Compatible?

Lyngdorf Audio has developed RoomPerfect as a proprietary approach to loudspeaker and room optimisation.

Unlike systems that concentrate primarily on achieving a predetermined frequency response, RoomPerfect is designed to account for the relationship between loudspeakers and their acoustic environment while retaining the intended character of the loudspeakers.

The system uses multiple acoustic measurements to develop an understanding of the listening environment.

RoomPerfect is integrated into Lyngdorf’s stereo amplifiers and multichannel processors, as well as selected products from Steinway Lyngdorf and McIntosh.

Selected RoomPerfect Compatible Products

Some products in this table are previous-generation models. Inclusion indicates compatibility rather than current UK retail availability.

RoomPerfect is particularly relevant to integrators working with high-performance stereo systems, where room correction must be implemented without compromising the musical presentation expected by the customer.

Official information: Lyngdorf RoomPerfect.

7. Yamaha YPAO: Which Products Are Compatible?

Yamaha’s proprietary YPAO system has been a longstanding feature of its AV receiver range.

YPAO stands for Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer and uses microphone-based measurements to adjust loudspeaker settings and room equalisation.

More advanced implementations incorporate Reflected Sound Control (R.S.C.), multipoint measurement and three-dimensional sound field optimisation.

Selected Yamaha YPAO Compatible Products

YPAO is integrated into compatible Yamaha receivers rather than being supplied as a separately licensed third-party platform.

The sophistication of the calibration system varies between models, making it important to check the precise YPAO implementation when specifying equipment.

Official information: Yamaha RX-A8A.

Keeping This Guide Updated

Room correction is a rapidly developing area of audio technology. Manufacturers regularly introduce new hardware, expand software compatibility and add capabilities through firmware updates.

Essential Install will continue to update this guide as new compatible products and technologies are announced.

Manufacturers and distributors wishing to submit additional compatible products or corrections are invited to contact the Essential Install editorial team.

Compatibility information is based on manufacturer documentation and announcements. Readers should confirm software versions, licensing requirements and regional availability before purchasing or specifying equipment.