If you own a Denon or Marantz receiver, there’s a major new upgrade that can take your system from great to truly exceptional. It’s called Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART), and it’s the most advanced form of room optimization Dirac has ever offered.

Already trusted in high-end studios and luxury home theaters, Dirac’s technology has been helping listeners achieve more accurate, natural sound for years. Now, ART brings that same professional-grade precision into your living room.

At Audio Advice, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful Dirac’s software can be—our Dirac Live setup tutorial is the most-watched guide online, and we’ve helped thousands of customers calibrate their systems for incredible results. ART builds directly on that foundation, pushing performance even further.

What Exactly Is Dirac Live Active Room Treatment?

Think of ART as the next evolution of Dirac’s famous calibration tools. You may already be familiar with Dirac Live Room Correction, which fine-tunes timing and frequency response, or Dirac Live Bass Control, which helps subs blend smoothly with your main speakers.

ART takes things to the next level. Instead of treating each speaker as a separate source, it treats the entire speaker system as one intelligent, cooperative network. Every speaker and subwoofer works together to manage how low frequencies behave in your room.

Most listening rooms, even well-designed ones, struggle with uneven bass. Some seats sound boomy, while others feel thin or dull. ART tackles that by analyzing how sound waves interact across all your speakers, then applying real-time digital adjustments to smooth out problem areas. The result is deeper, cleaner, and more consistent bass throughout the space.

It’s powered by Dirac’s patented MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) processing, the same kind of high-speed technology used in pro audio and communications systems. Instead of fighting the room, ART uses collaboration between speakers to tame it.

Supported Denon & Marantz Models

If you already own one of these receivers or processors, you’re likely ready to upgrade:

Denon Models (North America):
AVR-A1H, AVR-A10H, AVR-X6800H, AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H

Marantz Models (Worldwide):
AV10, AV20, CINEMA 30, CINEMA 40, CINEMA 50

In Europe and APAC, Denon’s compatible units are labeled as AVC models instead of AVR (e.g., AVC-A1H, AVC-X4800H, etc.).

All of these already support Dirac Live Room Correction and Bass Control—the foundation ART builds upon.

How It Works

When you run a Dirac calibration, the software takes detailed acoustic measurements from multiple positions in your room. ART then uses that data to analyze how each speaker interacts with the others.

From there, it coordinates all channels together, dynamically adjusting phase and timing across the system. This real-time control minimizes resonances, eliminates peaks and dips in bass, and creates a smoother frequency response no matter where you sit.

The difference is instantly noticeable. Movie soundtracks gain more impact without muddiness, dialogue sounds clearer, and music playback feels balanced across the entire listening area. Whether you have a dedicated home theater or an open living space, ART adapts beautifully to both.

Pricing, Licensing & Setup

If your AVR already supports Dirac Live, adding ART is straightforward. You’ll use the same Dirac calibration mic and software—no new hardware required.

Licenses for Dirac Live Active Room Treatment are available directly from Dirac’s website for $299 as an add-on.

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You can also purchase bundle licenses that include Room Correction, Bass Control, and ART together. Once activated, just run a new calibration and let Dirac handle the rest.

Why ART Is a Big Deal

For years, home theater enthusiasts have relied on acoustic panels and bass traps to fix room problems. Those physical treatments still help, but ART represents a new way to achieve similar results digitally.

Here’s why it matters:

• Tighter, more accurate bass: No more boomy spots or dead zones.
• Consistent performance across seats: Every listener gets the same balanced experience.
• Smarter speaker integration: All channels work in harmony, not isolation.
• No physical changes required: ART handles it all in software.

Audio Advice’s Take

At Audio Advice, we’re all about helping people get the most out of their systems, and Dirac Live ART fits that mission perfectly. We’ve guided countless customers through Dirac setup and calibration, and the results speak for themselves.

ART builds on everything that made Dirac great, only now, it gives your speakers the power to adapt to your room in real time. Whether you’re chasing pinpoint accuracy in a dedicated theater or trying to improve your everyday living room setup, this technology makes a real, audible difference.

Ready to Experience Dirac Live ART?

If you already have Dirac installed, upgrading is quick and easy. And if you’re new to Dirac, our experts can help you get started and walk you through calibration step by step.

Contact Audio Advice today to learn more, or stop by one of our showrooms to hear the difference that Dirac Live ART can make.