01 / BASS
Boomy or missing bass
Some notes overwhelm the music. Others disappear at your seat. Your subwoofer never quite blends in.
In-home stereo optimization · NYC & beyond
Your system should sound better than this.
Get clearer, more balanced sound from the stereo you already own. We listen, measure, and fine-tune speaker placement, bass, and system settings in your home, then compare the results with music you know.
System + Room Optimization
One room · two main speakers · up to one subwoofer
$1,750
Serving all five NYC boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester.
We’ll review your setup and agree on the work before you book.
Start with what you hear
Tell us what you notice. We’ll find what’s behind it.
Your existing equipment
Better sound starts with the setup.
Listening + measurement
Hear the changes. See the results.
Founder-led
Recording-studio experience.
Sound familiar?
What’s missing from your music?
You don’t need to decide whether it’s the system or the room. We assess both together and make the changes that matter.
02 / FOCUS
An unfocused soundstage
Vocals drift to one side, instruments blur together, or the sound seems stuck at the speakers.
03 / COMFORT
Harsh, tiring sound
You turn the volume down or stop listening, even though you love the music.
04 / SETTINGS
Still adjusting settings?
You’ve run room correction and tried the controls, but you’re still not satisfied with the sound.
In-home service
System + Room Optimization
A hands-on visit to tune your stereo as a complete system: speakers, bass, settings, and the room you listen in.
$1,750
Fixed price for the visit and your setup record
Discuss your system
We confirm your equipment and the work before booking.
Listen. Adjust. Verify.
Up to 4 hours in your home
Listening + measurement
We use measurement microphones and acoustic analysis software to understand what’s happening at your listening position, then check the changes with music you know.
Speaker + seat placement
We test speaker and listening positions for clearer focus and better balance, working with the way you use the room.
Subwoofer integration
We blend your subwoofer with your speakers for balanced, controlled bass, adjusting placement, level, crossover, and timing.
Room correction + EQ
After placement and subwoofer setup, we fine-tune supported correction settings and check the result by ear and measurement.
Hear the difference
We replay familiar tracks so you can hear the difference, then walk you through the before-and-after measurements.
Your setup, documented
Your final positions, settings, and operating instructions in one written record, plus a follow-up to answer questions.
What the visit covers
One room · two main speakers · up to one subwoofer · one main listening position · up to 4 hours in your home. For stereo systems that are already connected and working.
What’s included and what isn’t
Area
$1,750 stereo optimization
Not included
System
A connected, working stereo: two main speakers and up to one subwoofer
Multiple subs, surround sound, multiple systems, active crossover design
Listening area
One room and one main listening position, with checks at nearby seats
Multiple listening areas, additional rooms, several primary seats
Controls
Accessible settings; one supported correction system when used. We confirm compatibility by exact model before booking.
Locked controls, multiple correction systems, inaccessible connections
Physical work
Speaker and seat moves one person can handle safely; reversible adjustments
Heavy equipment, fixed wiring, mounting, construction, new installations
Not includedAcoustic treatment design and installation are separate projects. Soundproofing, neighbor-noise work, equipment repair, and AV automation are not part of this service.
Stereo, at home
Different rooms.
One approach.
Two examples of what changes when the speakers, settings, and room work better together.
Clearer bass from familiar JBLs
These JBL studio monitors had been with their owner for 30 years, but muddy bass was getting in the way. We repositioned the speakers and used measurements to guide the EQ, bringing clearer, more balanced sound from the same system.
More depth from a better layout
We moved this Legacy Audio Whisper system from the short wall to the long wall, then refined speaker placement. The owner heard an immediate improvement: a deeper soundstage, better separation, and instruments that were easier to place.
The people behind Room / Tone
Audio expertise.
Personal attention.
Our partnership began in recording and audio production. We went on to design, build, and run our own recording studio for 15 years. Along the way, we mixed live shows, calibrated venue systems, and helped people get more from their stereos at home.
Room / Tone brings that experience into your home, with time to listen together, work through the details, and get more from the system you already own.
Craig
Co-founder · Audio engineer & system designer
More than 20 years in recording, live sound, and home hi-fi. His work includes mixing at Sony Hall and The Paramount, calibrating systems, and designing custom stereos.
Josh
Co-founder · Audio & software engineer
A multi-instrumentalist with more than 20 years in audio. His work spans recording, music production, studio design, and audio systems for homes and businesses.
How it works
From first listen to final setup.
We handle the setup. You hear the changes, learn the controls, and keep a clear record of the result.
01
Tell us what you hear
Share your setup and what you’d like to improve. We review the details and recommend the next step.
02
Plan the visit
We review your equipment, room photos, and layout, then agree on the work and price before you book.
03
Fine-tune the sound
We listen, measure, and make the adjustments. You compare the results with music you know.
04
Keep the result
We walk you through the controls, provide your written setup record, and follow up to answer questions.
When diagnosis comes first
Know what to change and why.
$895 Audio + Room Diagnostic
One room · up to 2 hours in your home
Some systems need an in-home investigation before we can recommend the work. The Audio + Room Diagnostic gives you measured findings and a written plan with prioritized recommendations. We’ll advise whether to start here or go straight to optimization.
What the diagnostic includes
We listen, take focused measurements, test a practical improvement, and make simple, reversible adjustments. Your written plan sets out the priorities, tradeoffs, and next steps. Full optimization is a separate service. The plan is yours to carry out yourself or with any provider.
What you keep
Your setup, in writing.
A clear record of your final positions, settings, and day-to-day controls, so you can use the system confidently after we leave.
Your System Setup
Listening goalYour priorities for the room
PlacementSpeaker, subwoofer, and seat positions
SettingsThe final controls and presets
ResultsBefore-and-after measurements, explained
Daily useHow to use the setup
Next stepsPriorities for any further improvements
What improved and any remaining limitations.
Questions
Before we visit.
What if I’ve already run automatic room correction?
Automatic room correction is one part of the setup. We also work on speaker placement, your listening position, and subwoofer integration, then fine-tune the correction settings. We listen with you and measure the changes.
Can you focus on bass?
Yes. We can make bass the priority. The $1,750 visit includes placement and integration of one subwoofer with your main speakers.
Will I need new equipment?
We start with the equipment you already own. When we recommend a purchase, we explain what it will improve and why it’s worth considering. We review your setup before booking and will tell you when a different next step makes more sense.
Do I need a diagnostic first?
No. You can book optimization directly when we’ve confirmed the work. We recommend the $895 Audio + Room Diagnostic when an in-home investigation is needed to decide what to change. You don’t need to choose between them before contacting us.
Is the diagnostic credited toward optimization?
The $895 diagnostic is a separate service, with its own written plan. A later optimization appointment is charged separately. When there’s time to complete optimization during the same appointment, and you approve the additional work, you pay $1,750 in total.
Can you work with my room-correction system?
Share the equipment model and software you use. We confirm compatibility before booking and explain any additional software purchases in advance.
Do you work on surround sound or multiple subwoofers?
This service is for stereo systems with two main speakers and up to one subwoofer. Surround sound and systems with two or more subs aren’t included.
What about the other seats in the room?
We tune for your main listening position and check nearby seats. Sound varies around a room; we’ll explain the tradeoffs between positions.
Does the price include acoustic treatment?
No. We explain where treatment would improve the sound and quote design, panels, and installation separately. This is room-acoustics work, not soundproofing or neighbor-noise reduction.
Can renters book?
Yes. The optimization visit involves no construction. We agree on what can move and account for building rules before the visit.
Let’s hear about your system
What could sound better?
Tell us about your stereo and what you’d like to improve. We’ll review your equipment, room, and listening goals, then recommend the next step before you book.
Exact model names aren’t needed to start
We review your inquiry personally
Work and price agreed before booking