Nuance -
Will there be an active version of the SoundScape released, or instead perhaps a version that includes a multiple filter PEQ to be used to adjust the bass driver's frequency in-room?
We could certainly do a version with DEQX at any time. That is not an issue and we could do it now.
As for a dedicated active version, that is a little trickier. There are some very nice active amps with built-in programmable DSP. Using them would eliminate the need for six channels of outboard amplification. But there are two issues with this approach.
First, if you have your favorite brand of amp, you are out of luck since the amps would be built into the speakers. Second, since it is DSP based, there is a bit of time delay involved. So you would have to use the same type of active set-ups in all home theater speakers (for 2-channel music reproduction this would not be an issue) so the delays were the same on all channels.
On the flip side, these units are programmable. So, in theory, you could measure them in the room, develop filters to correct for room modes and upload a new "crossover". In fact, one manufacturer even has an Ethernet connection so we could log on to the amp remotely and make changes. Isn't technology wonderful!
The bottom line is that we are custom builders. If someone wanted to pursue either of these approaches, we'd be happy to work with them and make it a reality.
- Jim