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  1. kelvin s

    Amp Connections

    Hello All, I`m about to purchase an external amp to hook up to my receiver. This may be a stupid question, but i need to know what kind of cables to use from the preouts of the receiver to the power amp. Also, can any of you recommend a brand of cable that is decent but doesn`t cost a lot? Any...
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    Using Second Receiver To Pwer Surround Speakers

    Hello All, I was wondering if using a second receiver to power my surround speakers is good choice.It will be a while before i can afford an external amp. My main receiver is a sony v-555es that is pulling full duty for all channels. I also have a sony db-840 that was my former receiver that...
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    A Couple Of Questions About Panny PT-47WX42

    Hello All, I just purchased a panny pt-47wx42 from my local rextv store this past thursday. I`ve got roughly 50-60 hours of break in time on this set so far. My question is what color temp and picture mode should i select before i use my avia calibration disc? My choices:PICTURE MODE...
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    Connecting Two Subs

    Hello All, I have two subwoofers and was wondering how i should go about hooking them up. The back of my receiver has two jacks under the sub pre out label. Does this mean i can hook up a second sub or am i mistaken. By the way,the receiver is a sony v555es if that makes any difference. Any...
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    outlaw 1050 vs sony es

    Hello All, To any of you that have heard both brands of receiver, which one has better quality sound for home theater? A friend of mine wants some advice, but he doesn`t have internet access. Our local dealer carries sony es but the outlaw seems to be a steal at less than $500. Is the sony es...
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    Is This Okay?

    Hello All, Thanks again for your replies. Why does my receiver`s volume display start at - 60db and end at +18db ? I have to adjust to - 20db just to get a decent sound level in my room. Is it because of my room size 20'x 18'x 10h ? I`m just worried about having to drive my receiver too hard...
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    Is This Okay?

    Hello All, Once again i have a question about my denon 3801. Since i do not have a calibration disc as of yet, i`m calibrating using enternal test tones. When the test tones start,the volume goes automaticaly to "00". I was wondering if i calibrate my speakers to 85db instead of 75db would...
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    Which Test Tones

    Hello All, Are the internal test tones on my Denon 3801 as accurate as the sound & vision disc test tones? Any input would be greatly appreciated,THANKS!
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    frequency adjustments

    Hello All, A friend of mine owns a sony v555es receiver. There are frequency adjustments for all speaker channels: BASS 99Hz to 1.0 khz in 21 steps MIDS 198Hz to 10.o khz in 37 steps TREBLE 1.0khz to 10.0 khz in 21 steps I`m not sure how these parameters are to be adjusted for the...
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    EQ Question

    Hello All, I have a question regarding eq settings on my receiver. I was watching Terminator 2 and "The One" tonight and noticed that during action sequences ,the explosions,gunshots etc.. lacked presence,if that makes any sense. The high frequency stuff sounded fine. I guess what i`m trying...
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    No sound with xbox

    Hello All, I connected my xbox to my denon 3801 optical 1 input (i have the hd pack). I have my dvd connected with coaxial. My dvd sounds fine but no sound comes from my xbox. I went to the digital assignment option on my menu and set vdp to optical 1. Is this correct? I can`t find anything...
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    Bought A Denon 3801 Today,WOW!!

    Thanks guys for your replies. I`m still tweaking my eq and level settings. The bass response is a little lower than i`m used to, i guess i need to kick up the sub woofer level on the receiver a couple of db. My subwoofer isn`t a real good one (klh asw15-200) but i`ll replace it as soon as i can...
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    Bought A Denon 3801 Today,WOW!!

    Hello All, Today i purchased a denon 3801 from a local hifi store. I paid $700.00 out the door. I could have purchased online cheaper,but i`ve been doing business with these guys for years and they are an authorized dealer. The 2802 i was looking at is 695.00 best offer. At any rate i think i...
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    Receiver Upgrade

    Hello All, I need some good advice for a receiver upgrade. I currently own a sony db-840 which i`ve had for a couple of years. It has served me well and it sounds pretty good,but i`m looking for something better. My budget is 600-700 dollars. Is there anything in this price range that will...
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