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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
and the distance between the two mains is, IIRC, about 12'.
Alright Rich, someone was paying attention in class, should be EXACTLY 12' tho. :thumbsup:
BTW, 'bout your speaker cable lengths, if you remove your baseboards, there is usually a gap where the drywall doesn't quite meet the floor that could be used to run wire. Just be a little careful when you reinstall the baseboards so you don't puncture the wire with the nails. If you have doorways this little distance could easily be fished.
Hope this helps,
LDB
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8 ohms Kex. This gets selected when you run the initial setup by pressing the zone 1 power on button and the........ I forget now :o button simultaneously. That was the first setting I made before I even connected the speakers.
I appreciate your sticking with me on this Kex. :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by Luvin Da Blues
Alright Rich, someone was paying attention in class, should be EXACTLY 12' tho. :thumbsup:
I did Melvin proud didn't I? :biggrin5:
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Originally Posted by LDB
BTW, 'bout your speaker cable lengths, if you remove your baseboards, there is usually a gap where the drywall doesn't quite meet the floor that could be used to run wire. Just be a little careful when you reinstall the baseboards so you don't puncture the wire with the nails. If you have doorways this little distance could easily be fished.
Hope this helps,
LDB
Well, my luck I'd end up marring the walls and the new paint I put on them late last year when trying to get the molding detached. I have areas in the room where wire theoretically could be fished, but on the left channel path to the back wall I have a fireplace with a brick pad in front of it that's plastered right to the floor slab.
Someone needs to quickly perfect wireless speakers for the home theater. :yesnod:
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
8 ohms Kex. This gets selected when you run the initial setup by pressing the zone 1 power on button and the........ I forget now :o button simultaneously. That was the first setting I made before I even connected the speakers.
I appreciate your sticking with me on this Kex. :thumbsup:
Yeah, then chances are it's just the voltage limiting device "choking" the peak power to prevent clipping and all sorts of nasties from happening. It's happening during some busy passages of music in multi-channel mode.
Setting your speakers to small and letting the sub do all the work could help solve this. Pick a crossover of 80 Hz (I wouldn't go lower) and then fiddle with getting your subs level to match with your speakers. This will reduce the power requirements quite a bit and should provide a bit more headroom. Enough? Won't know until you try.
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I wonder what the effect might be if I connect the multi-channel out from my DVD changer to the multi-in at the receiver then repeated the experiment? I'll also try it using Internet Radio as a source.
And I'll try your suggestions above.
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
I wonder what the effect might be if I connect the multi-channel out from my DVD changer to the multi-in at the receiver then repeated the experiment? I'll also try it using Internet Radio as a source.
And I'll try your suggestions above.
I'd be shocked if using the MC outs changed anything but that would point to a very different problem. Try it out.
When setting speakers to small, be sure to adjust the sub level to your liking, then try Phil's voice again. At least 80 Hz for the crossover. This might not even solve the problem if it's not freeing up enough power but it's about as far as you can get without subtracting speakers from the receiver.
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I remember you told me before that you use the sub's amp to make the xover adjustments; I used what the receiver manual instructs where I turn the xover frequency to maximum then use the receiver to adjust. I also set the sub amp's volume to a notch past half way, FWIW.
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
I remember you told me before that you use the sub's amp to make the xover adjustments; I used what the receiver manual instructs where I turn the xover frequency to maximum then use the receiver to adjust. I also set the sub amp's volume to a notch past half way, FWIW.
With my receiver I use the receiver's XO. That's how you should do it. My 2 channel system is a bit different.
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Rich i tell you what, how bout i just come down there and take those speakers off your hands, problem solved.
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Originally Posted by f0rge
Rich i tell you what, how bout i just come down there and take those speakers off your hands, problem solved.
Good point. He could pick up some JBL's to replace them. They'll play plenty loud with the amps he has.
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Oh you guys are just a RIOT! Hardy har har.:dita:
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I think it's naptime for L.J. Somebody get him his bottle.
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
Oh you guys are just a RIOT! Hardy har har.:dita:
Sure are, those speakers are going to ME :1:
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FYI...
Someone over on AVS ordered an RX-V1800 from 6th Ave Electronics yesterday using the old coupon code: "AFLYAM768" and his cost was $768.00 no tax and free ship. Just thought you'd like to know.
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
FYI...
Someone over on AVS ordered an RX-V1800 from 6th Ave Electronics yesterday using the old coupon code: "AFLYAM768" and his cost was $768.00 no tax and free ship. Just thought you'd like to know.
THERES A REASON FOR THIS.
Theres always a reason.
For the love of humanity!
When you receiver grows legs, walks over to yout bed, and sucks your soul out of your body and heads back to the mothership, dont blame me :1:
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I want somma what he's drinking!!!
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holy crap that's cheap...i was looking at those when i originally went looking for receivers. they're nice units, although a bit underpowered.
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Originally Posted by kexodusc
...When setting speakers to small, be sure to adjust the sub level to your liking, then try Phil's voice again. At least 80 Hz for the crossover. This might not even solve the problem if it's not freeing up enough power but it's about as far as you can get without subtracting speakers from the receiver.
Just an update and to put this issue to rest...
While I was setting up my receiver as Kex suggested, I decided to first try a different DVD-A. This time while Queensryche's "Empire" DVD was spinning I cranked up to 90 dB again as I did previously with the Genesis "A Trick of the Tail" DVD-A and lo & behold, no dropout at all across the midrange frequencies. I paid particular attention during "Silent Lucidity" and Geoff Tate's vocals sounded clear and unfluctuated. So, I then loaded up my other Genesis DVD-A: "Wind & Wuthering" and @ 90 dB, the dropout returned, albiet much less noticeable. Plugged in "Trick..." and even at less than say 60dB, the problem reproduced itself.
So, my conclusions are either I have a bad DVD-A, a DVD changer with a few shortcomings or I'm once again the victim of a poorly interpreted DVD-A standard. (Sorry Emotiva, you're going to have to wait a while for my cash)
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
Just an update and to put this issue to rest...
While I was setting up my receiver as Kex suggested, I decided to first try a different DVD-A. This time while Queensryche's "Empire" DVD was spinning I cranked up to 90 dB again as I did previously with the Genesis "A Trick of the Tail" DVD-A and lo & behold, no dropout at all across the midrange frequencies. I paid particular attention during "Silent Lucidity" and Geoff Tate's vocals sounded clear and unfluctuated. So, I then loaded up my other Genesis DVD-A: "Wind & Wuthering" and @ 90 dB, the dropout returned, albiet much less noticeable. Plugged in "Trick..." and even at less than say 60dB, the problem reproduced itself.
So, my conclusions are either I have a bad DVD-A, a DVD changer with a few shortcomings or I'm once again the victim of a poorly interpreted DVD-A standard. (Sorry Emotiva, you're going to have to wait a while for my cash)
Hey Rich, it could even be a sign your speakers are revealing a subtle shift in volume caused by Phil shifting away from the mic during recording (how many singers stand still?).
Yeah, good rule of thumb is to try and substitute pieces out of the equation to isolate a problem - we should have asked you if the suckout occured at all volumes or other discs, but I just assumed the way you wrote it that it was a high-volume induced phenomenon.
Good stuff - carry on.
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Originally Posted by kexodusc
Hey Rich, it could even be a sign your speakers are revealing a subtle shift in volume caused by Phil shifting away from the mic during recording (how many singers stand still?).
Yeah, good rule of thumb is to try and substitute pieces out of the equation to isolate a problem - we should have asked you if the suckout occured at all volumes or other discs, but I just assumed the way you wrote it that it was a high-volume induced phenomenon.
Good stuff - carry on.
I think you did ask, but I didn't directly answer that question in my rambling response. It was just this past weekend that I noticed it at lower volumes.
Onward and upward, right L.J.? :ciappa:
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So Rich,
Overall, how are you liking your new receiver? How does it compare to your old HTR?
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If I liked it anymore I'd be taking it to bed with me!!! (See how I set myself up for you people? :biggrin5: )
I did some more tweaking with the SPL meter and I've saved that config to memory, which for some reason (hint hint) I have to recall each time I power it on. In many cases, mostly when watching HD shows with DD, the LFE response has improved to the point where everything sounds tighter, if not warmer (warmer = more mid-range correct?). I played my Cream Reunion concert DVD; it has a DTS playback option, and the three instruments sounded clear, powerful and all things considered pretty tight. Last time I played it was on my 5740 and the difference in SQ is very noticeable. BTW, Jack Bruce's bass guitar has no frets. (An argument led by MindGoneHaywire in RR) I played Pink Floyd Pulse after that in it's native format with the 640K bit rate and I have to say the Cream concert sounded much better. I attribute that to Pulse's 14 year old mastering.
Things are slowly improving and it's time to put my arts-n-crafts hat back on and get some more panels together. I wish someone would come over and help me. :sad:
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You still messing around with your gear? Geez Rich, do you ever just sit back and enjoy a movie or something?
BTW, I have no problem with you sending me a "bottle". It can be either a bottle of rum or maybe some gin. I don't care for vodka though...gives me a headache.
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Sorry L.J. Tequilla or nothing.
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Glad you're liking it Rich.
Not sure why you'd have to help it to remember each time you turn it back on. Are you cutting all power to the unit when it's not on?
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So any of you guys getting an Emovita before the price goes up? $499 is hard to pass up.
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So any of you guys getting an Emovita before the price goes up? $499 is hard to pass up.
:mad2: :mad5: :incazzato: :frown2: :cryin: :prrr: :dita:
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Originally Posted by GMichael
:mad2: :mad5: :incazzato: :frown2: :cryin: :prrr: :dita:
Would you kill me if I told you mine should be here by Friday?
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Would you kill me if I told you mine should be here by Friday?
Not at all. I love good news. (even if I am having trouble keeping up with you Mr Jones)
Will we be getting a review from you also?:ihih: :10:
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Originally Posted by GMichael
Not at all. I love good news. (even if I am having trouble keeping up with you Mr Jones)
Will we be getting a review from you also?:ihih: :10:
Nah, I don't have one coming.....yet....but I would like to get one before the new models come out.
HEY....since when do you have 4 green things?
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Nah, I don't have one coming.....yet....but I would like to get one before the new models come out.
HEY....since when do you have 4 green things?
Keep us informed upgrade dude.:thumbsup:
4 thingies? As far as I know, I only have the one.
Oh, you mean the green chicklet thingies. My bad. :blush2: I've been hovering on the edge for a while now. Looks like Bobsticks pushed me over the edge at Rich's expense.
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Yeah. Figures. I noticed his 4 tits last week, or maybe it was two weeks ago.
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... Looks like Bobsticks pushed me over the edge at Rich's expense.
Jah, I was hopin' to get myself outta the damned lead but, alas, not quite enough juice.
--Reluctant anti-hero
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Another "thing" Rich.
people think that speakers are the only thing that need "burning" or "breaking" in.
BUT I have found THAT ELECTRONICS will need a spell to get acclimated also.
Capacitors especially.
So a minor "shakedowm" period is probably going to happen
Or maybe the soul sucking thing :1:
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Originally Posted by bobsticks
Jah, I was hopin' to get myself outta the damned lead but, alas, not quite enough juice.
--Reluctant anti-hero
Keep it up buddy. You'll force me to empty out my gun and reload with greenies.
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rich if you're digging the DTS at 640kbps wait till you hear some uncompressed lossless goodness, you'll be in heaven
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Originally Posted by GMichael
...Not sure why you'd have to help it to remember each time you turn it back on. Are you cutting all power to the unit when it's not on?
I'm wrong, again ( :rolleyes: ). The latest settings become the "current" setting from the receiver memory's standpoint, right?
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Originally Posted by f0rge
rich if you're digging the DTS at 640kbps wait till you hear some uncompressed lossless goodness, you'll be in heaven
My stimulus check is burning a serious hole in my pocket. Sony better NOT be late with the PS3 MGS4 bundle release! :nono:
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Another thing... It would be nice if I could rename the 6 memory locations with a more user-friendly (read: user with bad memory) label.
I'd have to say that my Cream concert DVD is probably the best sounding one in my collection. Truthfully, I don't really hear any difference with the Pulse DVD when in 480k OR 640k.
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
I'm wrong, again ( :rolleyes: ). The latest settings become the "current" setting from the receiver memory's standpoint, right?
Yeah, but if you don't save them to one of the memory locations, then the next time you make a change or load a different set of info, the old info is gone forever.
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My stimulus check is burning a serious hole in my pocket. Sony better NOT be late with the PS3 MGS4 bundle release! :nono:
You could send it to me if you like. I'll make very good use of it.:thumbsup:
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