Recent content by CarlosM

HSU? SVS? how could they be left out? There has to be a good reason...

can you explain this distortion in more detail? I just returned my newly purchased 225 (from harman audio refurb) because of video-out issues. Sometimes the OSD seemed "slanted".. like the letters were being pulled to one side.. just totally distorted... also, during loud noises, the video...

if you're concerned that the punch may not be enough with the stf-1, you may want to consider the STF-2, but that does not mean it will be needed. I have the STF-2 with my 602's (601s in the rear), and it runs at about 40% volume to match my speakers in volume at reference level (and the...

what test disc are you using?

who did you buy this refurbed unit from? I bought my refurbed HK from their Harman Audio ebay store, and returned it within 30 days because it was having video display issues -- they covered the shipping charge for me.

Congrats Richard! It was only a few weeks ago that I finished my 600 series 5.0 setup (except with an LCR60...couldnt defend the increase for my tiny room)... as for your questions.. I did a blind test switching between large and small settings for my 602 S3s, and found that i enjoyed the...

greg: I have a similiar H/K refurbed (AVR 225) and it powers my B&W 600 series (DM602 S3 mains, DM601 S3 Surrounds, LCR60 center, hsu STF-2 subwoofer). They sound beautiful, while in a small room with horrible acoustics (16x11.5x8 with an odd dining area opening up several feet to one corner...

I tried to ask the guys over at B&W, but all i got as a response was, "users find improvements with the grills off"... I wanted to know if there was REALLY any difference -- as in measured ;)

sometimes good speakers can be a burdon :) none of my mp3 collections are suitable for play any longer, and ive got to redo them all to lossless

#2 response -> I had the same concerns with my side speakers, as 1 side was safe from being bumped, but the other wasnt. Also, add in the fact that my GF did NOT want to see the back end of a speaker sitting in between our dining room and living room... fix: use Dolby's (B) alternate...

great post. I was concerned about this in two past movies i was watching: Air Force One, and Reign of Fire. Certain parts of JUST the dialogue were distorted.. i ended up reducing my levels to -20db below reference, BUT COULD STILL HEAR IT! Out of concern, i popped in a music cd and...

but we are not talking about great speakers with a cheap receiver. We're talking about B&W's lowest model with a modest reciever like HK or Denon. While I support your theory of not matching great speakers with cheap receiver, this is not that case. He would be better off pairing a...

well Fran, you'd definetely be satisfied with the Rotel, but I dont think you'd be justified in spending that much on a receiver when you're spending so little on speakers, compared. over 50% of your total cost being devoted to the receiver is just lopsided, and i really believe you'd get...

I dont think the Arcam, or Rotel recievers is what Fran Lu is looking for, considering the leading characterisitic of the DM300 series being affordability... Fran: I use an HK AVR-225 (55x5) to power my DM 602 S3's, DM 601 S3's, and LCR60. Im running them with 12ga Sound King, in a small room...

Joe Mihok: have you callibrated your surrounds properly? maybe theyre too loud?