Back on track... more basics questions

[Rich-n-Texas]

Okay, thanks. Back to plan A.

Just as a side note, whether this makes any difference or not I don't know, but in order to achieve 80dB in my room, with the amp set for 6 channel stereo, the volume control is set @ -17db.

[GMichael]

HELLO!!!
I'M standing right here!
And I dont "bash" dlp, just state facts, and people will have a hard time remembering
just what dlp IS in ten years or so
And I really love your wedges with the foam on em, rich, looks like something a redneck would use to prop up one end of his magnavox color-teevee.
Danged
Lamp
Petered out agin

Did you save any of what you're smoking for me?

[GMichael]

Okay, thanks. Back to plan A.

Just as a side note, whether this makes any difference or not I don't know, but in order to achieve 80dB in my room, with the amp set for 6 channel stereo, the volume control is set @ -17db.

80db seems like it should be loud enough for me. And at -17db your receiver seems to have plenty left.
How does it sound to you?

[Rich-n-Texas]

Other than the slight top-end distortion and lack of low frequency *clarity*, everything sounds "good". I don't have trained ears though and there aren't really any good listening stores (unless you count the BB Magnolia Home Theater stores) nearby where I could compare to other B&W's. I've moved the sub 4' in one direction and 3' in the other, as was previously suggested, but it didn't make any difference.

Even after a dose of cranked Systematic Chaos, I always feel a bit slighted in the ear splitting/wake the neighbors department. I've never set the volume any higher than 0dB, and I've got this inbred fear that tells me not to push it any further.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Did you save any of what you're smoking for me?

I'm not happy about the fact that he flipped me off. I'm really leaning towards the 9mm now!

[GMichael]

Other than the slight top-end distortion and lack of low frequency *clarity*, everything sounds "good". I don't have trained ears though and there aren't really any good listening stores (unless you count the BB Magnolia Home Theater stores) nearby where I could compare to other B&W's. I've moved the sub 4' in one direction and 3' in the other, as was previously suggested, but it didn't make any difference.

Even after a dose of cranked Systematic Chaos, I always feel a bit slighted in the ear splitting/wake the neighbors department. I've never set the volume any higher than 0dB, and I've got this inbred fear that tells me not to push it any further.

Do you want to go deaf?

[GMichael]

I'm not happy about the fact that he flipped me off. I'm really leaning towards the 9mm now!

I thought he aimed his flippers at Kex.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Do you want to go deaf?

Fast cars, loose women and loud music, that's me.

Another rule I live by: "You're only young once, but you can be immature your entire life".

I thought he aimed his flippers at Kex.

Regardless, there's no call for such language here at AR.

[kexodusc]

Fast cars, loose women and loud music, that's me.

Another rule I live by: "You're only young once, but you can be immature your entire life".

Regardless, there's no call for such language here at AR.

Hey Rich, I agree with GM, if you're getting loud enough music out of your current receiver, you're not going to notice leaps and bounds of improvement upgrading. If you ebayed your 5740, you might try and get a 5760 or something just to add a cheap amp later...a decent power amp can be had for $150 or less on the used market - well worth it IMO, just gives you a bit better sound, especially at higher volumes or for busy movies.
But your speakers aren't terribly hard to drive and I suspect you've got plenty of juice left in the 5740.
Just outta curiousity, how far above "0 dB" does the unit go? +12 dB or something?

[GMichael]

Just outta curiousity, how far above "0 dB" does the unit go? +12 dB or something?

Not sure. At -15db my bedroom is rip-roaring loud. I doubt my little E20's could take much more without distorting.

[Rich-n-Texas]

You guys are probably going to laugh but I've honestly never turned the volume control past 0. I know that clipping is clearly audible, and most receivers have protection circuitry, but it's just been a mindset of mine for all the years I've owned stereo equipment that either my speakers will just pop or my receiver will start smoking if I turn it up too loud. I'll check the manual's specs to see what the dB range is, and what it is in reference to later on.

[GMichael]

Another rule I live by: "You're only young once, but you can be immature your entire life".

:

What happened to, "If it feels good, do it."?

[Rich-n-Texas]

It's been so long I don't remember what it feels like.

[GMichael]

It's been so long I don't remember what it feels like.

Me too. It's been almost 8 hours.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Kiss my ! Besides, probably a typo where you meant 8 years, not hours, which I'm willing to bet is how long you've been married. HA HA!!!

[GMichael]

Kiss my ! Besides, probably a typo where you meant 8 years, not hours, which I'm willing to bet is how long you've been married. HA HA!!!

6:20 AM July 10th 2007.

I'll let you do the math.

Have I mentioned the part about my wife being a hot babe from the Philippines? Oh, and 13 years younger than me. 4'7" about 85 pounds.....
Life is good!

[Rich-n-Texas]

6:20 AM + 1:45 pm = 7 hrs 25 minutes of marital bliss. Did I get the math right? Is the reception over yet?

[GMichael]

6:20 AM + 1:45 pm = 7 hrs 25 minutes of marital bliss. Did I get the math right? Is the reception over yet?

Ended in 2001. Why weren't you there?

[L.J.]

This thread sure has taken some interesting turns.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Ended in 2001. Why weren't you there?

The AR forum wasn't born yet.

L.J. Watch closely and you'll see me get this train wreck back on track with some more 'basics' questions.

[GMichael]

The AR forum wasn't born yet.

Take note of some of these join dates. http://forums.audioreview.com/member...joindate&pp=50

[Rich-n-Texas]

1969 huh? Wasn't the inventor of the internet still just a stain on the wall back then?

Nice try... Ain't biting.

[GMichael]

1969 huh? Wasn't the inventor of the internet still just a stain on the wall back then?

Nice try... Ain't biting.

You could nibble.

[Rich-n-Texas]

The latest issue of either s&v or widescreen review quoted a price of four grand, and the picture didnt exactly blow em away.

S&V's latest issue shows a price of $3199 for the Samsung "61-inch, top-of-the-line HL-T6189S." which I'm sure is MSRP. Your results may vary (i.e maybe $2999?) 61" is a lot of TV for $3K don't ya think?

[Rich-n-Texas]

Some more remarks from S&V online:

CONTROL PATHS The three HDMI 1.3 connections don't just bring you the deepest color possible; you can also operate your other gear through them via CEC tech. Bluetooth is onboard, for wireless headphone listening, too. Now if I could only sync my phone with this baby...

That reminds me. I haven't even listed all the cool features my TV includes yet, but if the 9mm still proves ineffective, I'll break out the big guns...