Based on the floor area and ceiling height of the room, the Configurator automatically computes:

• The 3 most economical loudspeaker models for that project.
• The quantity of speakers required to cover the area and how far apart to space them.
• How to tap them (for 70V/100V systems).
• For systems using subwoofers, an included subwoofer utility tells how many subwoofers to use.

Read More Complete Description and Operating Instructions here.

System Requirements - For Windows computers. Requires DOTNET V1.1, which is included with most versions of Windows XP and Vista. If you need DOTNET V1.1, you will be informed. If you get this notification, DO NOT install from Microsoft (which can be a confusing process). Instead, click here (23 meg) to install both DOTNET V1.1 and CSC together.

Installing - After downloading the program, open the compressed program folder and double-click on SETUP.EXE.

On Start-Up - It is important to read the Operating Instructions at Help/Operating Instructions (or via the "Read More" Instruction link, above) before using the program.

Version 2.0 changes to a new underlying framework (Microsoft DOTNET V1.1), making operation more dependable despite periodic changes in Windows via Windows Updates, which would occasionally interfere with the previous version.

Installing -- Unlike previous versions, DSD needs to be "installed" via an automatic installation process. To do so, double-click on SETUP.EXE.

If you need to install the DOTNET V1.1 framework, you will be advised. If you get this notification, DO NOT install from Microsoft (which is often a confusing maze). Instead, click here (22 Meg) to install both DOTNET V1.1 and DSD together.