I use a portable phonic PPA3 RTA and achieve consistently good results.
Its built-in microphone is calibrated, you can store the data in your computer through an USB port and calculate the average of several room response graphs (just like John Atkinson does in Stereophile room response meausurements).
It comes with 31 band spectrum analyser, SPL reading, EQ setting calculations/suggestions, RT-60 calculator, phase checker, a built-in test tone generator and a test CD.
Last time I saw it cost U$ 500, a great investment if you really want your system to shine.
The learning curve is quick, in 30 minutes you are set to go.
In most systems I can find a much better loudspeaker positioning after 3-4 readings.
Usual disclaimer...
Its built-in microphone is calibrated, you can store the data in your computer through an USB port and calculate the average of several room response graphs (just like John Atkinson does in Stereophile room response meausurements).
It comes with 31 band spectrum analyser, SPL reading, EQ setting calculations/suggestions, RT-60 calculator, phase checker, a built-in test tone generator and a test CD.
Last time I saw it cost U$ 500, a great investment if you really want your system to shine.
The learning curve is quick, in 30 minutes you are set to go.
In most systems I can find a much better loudspeaker positioning after 3-4 readings.
Usual disclaimer...

