Dirac Live ART for Denon and Marantz AV Receivers

Digital room correction has become an integral part of modern HiFi and home cinema systems. Swedish audio specialist Dirac Research AB has long been at the forefront of this field, with technologies such as Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control already widely implemented in AVRs from Denon and Marantz. Now, Dirac takes the next step with Dirac Live ART – Active Room Treatment, a solution designed to tackle one of the most persistent challenges in home audio: bass resonances. By using all speakers in the system to control low frequencies, ART promises more consistent, precise sound reproduction across the listening environment.

Key Facts – Dirac Live ART

• Technology: Dirac Live ART (Active Room Treatment)
• Available for: Selected Denon and Marantz AV receivers
• Builds on: Dirac Live Room Correction & Dirac Live Bass Control
• Frequency range: 20 – 150 Hz
• Goal: Tighter, clearer and more consistent bass reproduction without additional acoustic treatment
• License price: US$ 299,-

Dirac Live ART in Detail

Unlike conventional room correction systems, Dirac Live ART goes beyond adjusting amplitude and phase for individual channels. Instead, it leverages all speakers in a system collectively to control the low-frequency range. By actively managing the bass output between 20 and 150 Hz, the technology reduces standing waves, shortens decay times, and improves overall bass precision.

For users, this translates into a more uniform and natural listening experience, regardless of seating position. ART reduces the need for physical acoustic treatments such as bass traps or absorbers, making it especially appealing for users seeking improved sound performance without significant modifications to their listening space.

Supported Models

The new feature is available for a range of current Denon and Marantz receivers. For Denon, this includes the Denon AVC-A1H, Denon AVC-A10H, Denon AVC-X6800H, Denon AVC-X4800H, and Denon AVC-X3800H. For Marantz, users of the Marantz AV10, Marantz AV20, Marantz CINEMA 30, Marantz CINEMA 40, and Marantz CINEMA 50 models can benefit from the new Dirac Live ART technology.

Price and Availability

The Dirac Live ART license is available now at a cost of US$ 299,-. It can be purchased separately and is designed to work alongside existing solutions such as Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control. Licensing and activation are currently handled directly through Dirac Research AB.

Conclusion

With Dirac Live ART, owners of selected Denon and Marantz AVRs can now unlock a new level of audio precision. According to the manufacturer Dirac Research AB, the system addresses one of the most common acoustic challenges – excessive bass resonances – and offers a practical solution for achieving balanced sound without extensive physical treatment of the listening room. For demanding home cinema and HiFi users, Dirac Live ART represents a powerful upgrade that enhances clarity, impact and consistency across the entire frequency spectrum.

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