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  1. geoff dixon

    dvd audio

    Thanks Matt I have found the set up speaker levels in the Onkyo 595. cranking them up from 0DB makes a dramitic impovement. also on the Toshiba set up.The analogua 5.1 sounds very different to Dolby Digital format the audio is much better balanced in terms of the mixing more like the original...
  2. geoff dixon

    dvd audio

    I recenty purchased a Toshiba DVD audio player complete with analogue output, for the Audio DVD side of this machine, My connection to a Onkyo 595 ampifier to the multichannel input, resulted in a reduced Sub Woofer performance and no control of DSP settings or any other setting i.e. speaker...
  3. geoff dixon

    sub woofers

    Thanks guys for your direction I will ensure all your points are correct and get back to you, Regards Geoff
  4. geoff dixon

    bi wiring

    I have a new pair of Dali 6003 speakers and I have bi wired them to my Onkyo 595 On stereo mode great. but when switched to DVD with 5.1 DTS etc the Amp will only run in Stereo, thats with speaker outputs switching A & B on. the only way to listen is to switch B off and hence no Bi wiring back...
  5. geoff dixon

    sub woofers

    To John thanks for the reply I dont use a Y splitter I take the Mono low pass feed from the Onkyo amp to the sub I have one single lead into the input of the sub. I have a power save turn off built into the acive amp. This is activated when the input level drops and remains so for 7 mins,turning...
  6. geoff dixon

    sub woofers

    is the sub woofer working? how many of us find the panic button whilst playing dvds, why do so many music Dvds lack a good bass line? I have an active Sony sub which remains in the idle mode on so many dvds? and sometimes I think its died only to wake up on selected discs known for a good bottom...
  7. geoff dixon

    Bi-wiring

    Thanks guys I was wondering about Bi Wiring the links are informative and assied greatly Geoff Perth Australia
  8. geoff dixon

    DVD Errors

    Can anyone answer this? I recently received a burner as a gift for my computer.I installed it and commenced to produce Cd/r wavefile recordings from Mp3 files.This enabled me to play these recordings in my Car.My Dvd Player a Panasonic RV32 will play Mp3 files direct, If I play these wavefile...
  9. geoff dixon

    TV Video problems

    HI Vince My Dvd player is connected via SVHS out to SVHS input of the TV receiver. I have a macrovision elimininator which I have connected to my VCR for duplication purposes from DVD, I know almost all DVDs carry macrovision protection, I have a "A BUGS LIFE" also that gives the same proplem...
  10. geoff dixon

    TV Video problems

    I have a 33inch Sanyo TV which is 4.3 ratio. my DVD player is a Panasonic RV32, I have a problem with a few discs which go to black level and a quick return to peak white. this video excursion makes the whole picure very unstable with video clipping the sync. "Zoom" facility which I hate to do...
  11. geoff dixon

    Onkyo 595 receiver

    I have had this receiver a while now I purchased it on it being the first or one of the first manufacturers to have the new Fosgates DPL2, This Onkyo has no parameter or dimension facilities I guess at its price you can't expect these extras, I would like to compare performance of this feature...
  12. geoff dixon

    Audio levels on DVDs

    Thanks guys for the advice I have set up system with a SPL meter thats the first thing I did, the fact is the mix often presents a lower dialogue on a lot of DVDs, I have discs in the DTS format which are always excellent I have DD/ 5.1 . Some are poor, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is...
  13. geoff dixon

    Audio levels on DVDs

    Could anyone advise why a lot of DVDs need a higher audio level? For example my system is well balanced and often depending on the DVD content i.e movies in particular, I find the centre dialogue channel always a lot lower, the surrounds appear to be over done on a lot of action movies...
  14. geoff dixon

    Home theatre

    Thanks guys for your input.the Onkyo sounds sweet in the new surroundings,
  15. geoff dixon

    Home theatre

    I would welcome comments from members,on the subject of Home theatre and the acceptance of it within the home.I have battled for 2years in using my system, always aware that someone in the house will complain of the its abilty to make the audio sound too real! and "I cant stand the surround"...
  16. geoff dixon

    DVD releases

    Do any members know what dictates a DVD release in a country when the movie has been shown in the theatres say 10years ago, I reside in Australia and to give an example. The Remains of the Day is available in the United States and the UK but not here, I have been advised that if may take another...
  17. geoff dixon

    Panasonic RP56 and Onkyo 595 hook up and settings help...

    I have an Onkyo 595 and your comments are noted re the volume control, When I first got this receiver I thought the volume control was having to be cranked a lot higher on DVd playback, I have been checking this obsevation, Dynamic range of Dvd {quiet to loud} need to be observed, some transfers...
  18. geoff dixon

    prologic 2

    ;) ;) Cheers Nathan and thanks
  19. geoff dixon

    Onkyo 595, Denon 1802, Marantz 5200: Powerful enough?

    I have an Onkyo 595 delivering 75watts RMS into 8ohms. I have a fairly large listening area 26ft x 22ft and find the output pwer ok but a better choice would have been the 100watt model just for the extra output when you need it.
  20. geoff dixon

    prologic 2

    To all the kind people who have taken the time to answer my DLP11 problem. I say a big "thank you". Tom, The mix of source is noted and I will sort out the good ones, the Onkyo 595 does not have the adjustments found on the higher priced models. Randy G, No adjustments on the Onkyo 595...
  21. geoff dixon

    prologic 2

    I purchased a Onkyo 595 with the introduction of DLP2. I find the resultant audio matrixing a little confusing. This is in regards to the rear channels. I have my H.T.in a room that is fairly large. 26ft x 22ft. The room as open rafters {Cathederal Ceiling} The main rack housing...
  22. geoff dixon

    Arthur Browns "Kingdom Come"

    Do any members remember this great band? with Arthur Brown up front? Iam after any material that Mr Browm has done in the past five years can anyone help?
  23. geoff dixon

    sony subwoofer saw 40

    ;) thanks Andy for your help
  24. geoff dixon

    sony subwoofer saw 40

    ;) thanks for the advice Matt I will consider the purchase,I just needed a review from someone like yourself to qualify the choice.
  25. geoff dixon

    sony subwoofer saw 40

    Seen negative views on this speaker, too boomy! etc, but at an affordable cost, is this worth considering? I have a limited budget, and I wish to upgrade from a bridged amp which delivered 100watts into an 8inch driver,I do have lots of music to play, in a good sized area.with an Onkyo 595 amp,
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