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TuneEQ and ATM get you most of the way there automatically. This last part is about the small, subjective adjustments no algorithm can fully make for you — and making sure you don't lose the work.
1. Listen critically, not casually
Use a few tracks you know extremely well — ideally a mix of vocal-forward, bass-heavy and well-recorded acoustic material. Listen for anything that sounds off relative to what you know that track should sound like: boomy bass, harsh vocals, an instrument that feels buried.
2. Make small manual adjustments
If something's off, make small EQ tweaks by hand — a dB or two at a time, not sweeping changes. Re-listen after every adjustment. It's easy to overcorrect; the auto-generated curve from Part 3 is a genuinely good starting point, so small nudges are usually all it needs.
3. Save and back up your tune
- Save your tune file in DSP PC Tool 6 once you're happy with it.
- Export or copy the tune file somewhere off your laptop — a cloud drive or USB stick. If your DSP is ever reset or replaced, you'll want this on hand rather than starting over.
- Note the date and software version you tuned on, in case you revisit it after a future update.
An important one to note is that this is a very simplified guide to tuning and setup. We are working on additions to this guide as there are many more items to address for a complete, comprehensive car system tune, but this will give you an insight into what's involved.
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Find an installer in our network, or get in touch with us directly — we're happy to look over a measurement or a tune file if you're not sure it's right.
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