Quote Originally Posted by paul_pci
With all due respect your question is premature. I'm not sure how long you've had your system, but the first thing you need to do is calibrate the speaker levels. What you need is an SPL meter from radio shack and a test/calibration DVD like DVE essentials or Sound& Vision disc, or Avia. Then you run the test tones through each speaker, noting the spl reading and adjust the speaker level through the receiver so that all speakers are matching, most people measure at 75db. Actually, before disc-based calibration, make sure that your speakers are placed correctly and not at different heights, etc when avoidable. Once, all speakers are matched, then you take stock of the acoustics in your room and what needs to be adjusted to get the proper or most generous sound dynamic from the room. The last thing you should consider at this point is adding equipment. I highly doubt your problem is the receiver and would put my money on acoustics and lack of calibration. It's not a sexy solution, but more often than not, the right solution.
Thanks for the input. I will get a meter and try to do a better setup. I quess the main thing is the volume on the reciever is adjustable from -80 to +10. I had to turn it up to -15 to -20 range and was not sure if this was ok being that they do not suggest you go above 0. I have one more question if you don't mind! I have the speakers on small and crossovers on 80hrz. Should the crossover on the sub be 80 or above or is that just personal taste. I don't know anyone who is knows anything about this stuff and the local ciruitcity people know about as much as I do! Thanks again!!!