I wanted to take a few moments to offer my impressions the new Polk RTi10s. I'll also discuss how these speakers compare to the RTi8s. I just used my Circuit City upgrade to move from the RTi8s to the RTi10s. I have been using RTi8s since October 2003, and I want to say up front that I think the...
I'm running my Polk RTi8s (similar to the old RTi70s) L/R fronts directly into the subwoofer and using the subwoofer's (HSU VTF-2) internal crossover (rather than my receiver's crossover -- fronts are set to large in the receiver). The Hsu subwoofer's manual says to set the crossover at...
OK, nevermind everyone ... I got more inventive about wiring the fronts through the sub's speaker-level inputs. After trying some different plugs and using a little electrical tape, I've got it to work -- everything is feeding through the sub's speaker level in/outs. The bass is much better. Thanks.
I'm sorry this is painfully long, but my situation is a little complicated. Right now I've got a 6.1 set-up using Polk RTi series speakers (fronts RTi8s, center CSi5, surrounds Rti38s, back CSi3). My subwoofer is a Hsu VTF-2. My trouble is that I just got an open-box deal on a Marantz 8300...
More Marantz DV6400 trouble ... two weeks after receiving my replacement unit (see my earlier post about the device's multi-channel/2 channel trouble), my 6400 is choking on all of my CDs, SACDs, and DVDs. The 6400 just suddenly seizes up in the middle of play. To make matters worse, you can't...
I've already talked to the Marantz people about this. Basically, they acknowledge that it's a problem, but to fix it would require a software fix. Like Brian said, I'm not holding my breath for a firmware upgrade. I basically posted the information about the flaw because I wanted others who are...
There is a flaw with the Marantz DV6400s software. (1) Certain hybrid SACDs (and perhaps pure SACDs, but I don't have any to test) force the set-up software in the Marantz DV6400 to change the SACD setting from SACD-->MULTI-CH to SACD-->2 CH. Thus, hybrid SACDs that should be playing in 5.1...
I got mine today (pre-ordered it back in October from the dealer). I love it. So far, my first evening of impressions are (1) easy set-up, (2) simple operation with a sizable remote that has large buttons, (3) smooth operation, and (4) very quiet. I'm impressed with the sound quality from the...
Thanks Cees. Actually the RTi150 have a pair of input posts for the tweeters & mids and another pair of input posts for the woofers, so other than the expense of extra 12 gague wire and bananna prongs, this isn't a huge task. I was mostly wondering if there were some hard and fast rules about...
My Marantz 7300 with (105 watts per channel - 8 ohms) was too under-powered to handle my Polk RTi150s (especially when lots of bass was cranking out of the RTi150s). So I bought a separate amp (NAD 218THX -- stereo output, 225 watts with 280 dynamic power - 8 ohms). Right now, I have the RTi150s...
I hope you will give some weight to the suggestions for the HSU VTF-2. I went through a couple of subwoofers this summer (including the CHT-12), and finally settled on the VTF-2. It really offered a level of clarity of bass and power that, to my ear, was unique in the $500 and below category. I...
Thanks for all of the help. Based on a few suggestions (both here and at the HSU forum), (1) I shifted my receiver to subwoofer output to -7 dB and (2) recalibrated the system so that the subwoofer runs about +2 to +3 dB louder than the other speakers. The former let me turn up the volume on the...
I'm having a bit of trouble calibrating my HSU VTF-2 subwoofer with the rest of my system (receiver-Marantz 7300; fronts Polk RTi150; center Polk CSi40; surrounds RTi38; and back CSi30). I've set all speakers to "Small" in the Marantz receiver's set-up menu and set the crossover to 80 Hz. Using...
If the trouble is Wayne's item #1 (i.e., ground loop trouble) and your subwoofer has a three prong plug, you can get a three-prong to two-prong plug attachment. However, don't connect the little grounding wire that sticks out of the two-prong end as this would defeat the purpose of using the thing.
Given my situation, is it wise to get a back surround speaker at all? My HT is in a small space (13.5' x 13.5') and my listening position is up against the back wall. Even at that, I'm only 11' from the front speakers. Because of the very weird way this room is designed (it's hard to describe...
I actually have two questions I hope you guys can help me with. (1) My HT is in a small space (13.5 x 13.5) and my listening position is up against the back wall. Because of the very weird way this room is designed, I will only be able to place a single back surround speaker in this room and it...
Hey Chris ... No, there is only one kind of RTi150. I don't know what happened. One weekend they were on sale for $299, and then the next weekend they had gone up to the $449 price. It's very weird.
Last week I bought and set-up an 80 hour Tivo. After the thing was completely set-up, the low-level noise it made drove me nuts. When my sound system was loud enough it would drown out the noise. However, there was this periodic hard disk access racket that I would hear every time my sound...
I would appreciate some advice. I bought a HSU Research VTF-2 recently. When I was moving the thing I grabbed the bottom of the unit where the subwoofer speaker is located. Rather than resting my fingers on the edge of the unit, I rested them on the edge of the speaker. When I picked the thing...
I also have a 40XBR800, and I have a small color blotch in the bottom left corner of the screen. I've got a Sony repair guy coming with the magnets this week. The thing I wanted to mention is that this problem is not exclusive to Sony 40XBR800s, I've seen this thing crop up with other large...
I would like to agree with Rich about going with 2 channels if you have a speaker budget of $600. Right now, Circuit City has Polk Audio's RTi150's on clearence for $299 each. You would probably get more pleasure from two great speakers like these at that price, than 5.1 speakers at that price...
I have just gone through the ordeal of trying out the following receivers over the last three weeks — Onkyo 601, Onkyo 701, H/K 525, and the Marantz 7300. I spent at least a couple of days with each. I’ll try to keep this short, but if you want more information, just ask. The following are some...
I have gone through three receivers over the last two weeks: (1) Onkyo TX-SR601 ($499), (2) H/K 525 ($799), (3) Onkyo TX-SR701 ($719) (I returned the 601 because I decided I wanted more power). I'll discuss my experiences with the latter two. In comparing the sound quality between the Onkyo and...
I need some help setting up my crossover settings on my H/K AVR 525. I just got two Polk RTi150s (on clearance at Circuit City for $299), center speaker is a CSi40, the surrounds are RTi38s, and a HSU VTF-2 subwoofer. Right now, I've set the 525 so that is recognizes all speakers as "Small"...
Likewise, in case you are looking for bigger front speakers, just today (09/06) Circuit City put the Polk RTi150s at a clearence price of $299 each. I originally bought the RTi70s for $299 about two weeks ago, and I went back to the store and the sales guy told me about the new 150s price. I...
You guys have been really helpful. Here are a few conclusions this novice has drawn. (1) I just got the HSU VTF-2 delivered today, so I've been able to conduct a side-by-side comparison of the Velodyne 12" and the VTF-2 -- both properly calibrated with my system using a sound meter. There is a...
Hey, thanks guys. I really appreciate the help. I finally ordered the HSU VTF-2. I did get a sound level meter, and to get the Velodyne 12" to calibrate to the other speakers, I had to turn the volume on the subwoofer down to almost 15%. I think the trouble is just that the thing is too big for...
I did calibrate the system with the Avia DVD. I'm pretty inexperienced with this, and I found calibration in some spots required a more refined ear (or sound meter) than I had. However, I do think it's 95% calibrated. The white noise is more pronounced in the front speakers using most output...
In my 15'x15' living room, I have a CHT-12" Velodyne subwoofer that I find too boomy (earlier, I posted that I thought it was too big, but I've come to realize the problem is my personal preference for a subwoofer that is not boomy). I would like to return it and get a subwoofer for under $500...