ERV auto balancing importance – GreenBuildingAdvisor

Hi All, I’ve never lived with an ERV or HRV, I’m currently trying to choose an ERV. 

How convenient  is the Auto/self-balancing on something like the Broan AI series. My understanding is it balances across the core. So if a register gets adjusted or closed somewhere in the house the unit will self balance the intake and exhaust. Does it provide other benefits?

My thinking is that after a couple of months of living with the ERV I will probably figure out exactly how I want all the registers set up and never mess with them again. Is the auto-balancing providing a benefit even if the registers are never messed with? Is it unrealistic to think that I’m not going to mess with the air flow at each register?

I’m trying to decide between the Broan AI and the Renewaire Premium L. I’m leaning towards the Renewaire but wondering if I’m going to regret not having the auto-balancing.

Thanks!

-Cedar