[SierraMikeBravo]

Incorrect,

You are allowed to purchase the equipment ONLY if there is not a certified installer near you. Only about 20 units have actually been sold to "customers". Audyssey will first check to see if there is an installer near you, if there is not, then you may be allowed to purchase the equipment. Yes, it does cost $325 plus an additional $150 for the licensing fee plus $25 to ship it. Therefore, it will cost you $500 if you are allowed to purchase it. If there is an installer near you, you will not be allowed to purchase the installer kit. However, it comes down to this as well. Do you want someone who knows what they are doing, or do you want to mess with upgrades to your DSP blindly. Again, Audyssey works best if you have a proper room setup, and a good installer will make the necessary changes to optimize the Audyssey setup. Sometimes, it is just worth paying a knowledgeable person to do it right the first time.