I see a lot of chat here about components, but not much about EQing a room. Is the belief that hifi audio systems should rely solely on the output of their components? I added a mixer with parametric EQ to my rig and it really allowed me to improve the sound quality…
A lot of audiophiles want the fewest components possible in the signal path. Improper use of EQ can add distortion to signal. As a result, a lot of people rely on passive approaches to removing room modes or other sources of undesirable artifacts through speaker placement, wall treatments, traps, reflectors, etc., including the shape and dimensions of the room.