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Oh yeah definately didnt get a budget EQ. Ashly PQX 571, 7 band. It should perform better then the graphic Im using now. Im familiar with their equipment in the pro audio market and I like their stuff. I do realize all EQs add noise, phase shift etc, but in this case the benefits outweigh the...

Ive been playing around with my HT system for the past few weeks and last night I decided to get down and dirty. My front L and R speakers are tower speakers and my center is the matching center from the series. They use the same tweeter and midbass drivers. However, the center never seemed to...

I have this unit- the costco screen sux hehe. Its OK at first but def. consider upgrading it.

Ok I should mention that when I did this first test, it was when I was using the outboard crossover. I switched the system back again to using the receiver's inboard crossover and the same phenomena occurs with the phase shifting of the lFE channel. It even does it when I switch between direct...

Jeremy, thanks for the suggestions- yes if I turn the center channel to "off" the bass phenomena switching between PLII and direct goes away. Thank god. The effect is most pronounced if I switch the center to "large". I usually run it in small. The center speaker I got now probably cant drive...

Hmmm, now theres an idea I havent thought of. I have a real time analyzer so that job should be even easier. However I dont think its going to affect the phase shift pheneomena I'm experiencing. We'll see....

I've tried using both the "correct" distance from the sub as well as setting everything to zero and also setting the front L,R and sub to the same distance. There was MORE of a deviation when the "correct" distance was used then when everything was set to zero. My theory was in "direct" mode...

I'm not running both speaker cable and RCA's to the sub. I have only one input to the sub and thats the RCA for the LFE. Ok I get what you're saying then. No wonder theres a difference in phase cancellation depending on if I use the direct/stereo mode or if I go to use Pro Logic IIx music...

This must be the audiophile side coming out of me but back in 2 channel days I ran a single sub running through a AudioControl crossover that had a Linkwitz-Riley filter network (24 db/oct slope, high and low pass, 6 dB down at the x'over freq). I was playing around with my Denon AVR-2805...

I'm in the boat that I feel for HT use a center is necessary. I've tried the Phantom center and its usually the "sound image" isnt anchored enough to the center and usually the stuff like vocals come out huge. I'm in a particularly difficult situation cause I have 6 foot tall Magneplanars...

I disagree about skipping the "mass market" brand speakers. Example, Magnepan- are they considered mass market or direct marketer? While they arent found at Best buy, they do a little direct marketing and the standard brick and mortar middleman dealer route too. Gotta remember, the higher end...

Yeah, Tweeter carries the Csi line.

Thanks for the reply- yes the link would be wonderful. Heres my problem is I dont think the LX5s will match either of the systems I'm planning on going with- Option 1) I have existing MGIIIA Magnepan speakers. I plan to add the CC3 and 4 MGC1's for surrounds (dipoles). Option 2) Ditch...

Let me know what you find out, I'm also in the same boat. I'm leaning heavily towards the 4805 though, cause DLP vs LCD, I like DLP better.

Sounds good, I havent visted the AVS forums but I think I saw a few pages of that thread. I am tossed up between the 4805 and the BENQ 6200. Things that concern me- the 4805 has only 700 lumens when then ben Q is 1700. Also the resolution isnt as good. But on the + sides, the 4805 has a 4x...

Where do you live?

http://www.polkaudio.com/home/faqad/...le=centermatch Looks like the CSi3 is a match.

Just wondering what everybody's opinion is on this. Right now I'm using Optimus LX5s. They are monopole on the woofer but the tweeter is the Lineaum dipolar model. I have them so that they fire straight ahead but are toed down and are behind me. So far I like the effect and I do not find them to...

I'll comment on the rear speakers, I found them to be a better effect when they were closer together then wider apart. I have dipole surrounds to the sides and slightly to the front sides of the listening area. I'm still tweaking and moving speakers around. Infact, I built myself a moveable...

Well yeah the Klipsch's are more sensitive cause they got horn tweeters. Klipsch vs. Polk, wow thats a tough one, definately down to personal choice. I think Polks are generally a little softer sounding, Klipsch's are a little harder. (I got a Polk LSi system right now, but run a pair...

I've owned a pair of MGIIIA Magnepans for 10 years now and have mostly used it for 2 channel "audiophile" sound sitting next to my old 30" TV (needs replacing). The speakers are 6 feet high, 2 feet wide and need at least a 2 foot distance from the wall. The room they are in right now is small-...

I have a 2805 and I agree, its awesome. I still havent used all the features of it yet, like the room EQ. Sound is pretty good although I am feeding a Adcom outboards. I seriously considered the Adcom GTP 860ii, however it was like 2x the cost... I'm real happy with my unit though. I havent...

I changed my setup to this- the dipolar B&W speakers are on the sides of the room. They are now right about ear level. Only thing is that the left surround side 1/2 of it fires thru an open doorway to the kitchen and the other has a wall behind it so the right is louder then the left. I dug...

...new to 7.1, setting up my system. Right now I only am using 5 speakers- surrounds are to the rear of me. After going to the movies last night, I realized I *must* put the surround sides on the sides cause I'm missing alot and although I'm using B&W dipoles their reflection off the side walls...

Anybody ever have a problem with an echostar/dishnetwork sat receiver not putting out a dolby digital signal? I just got a Denon AVR2505 and notice that it says PCM and doesnt show Dolby Digital, but Dolby Pro Logic IIx instead. On the echostar's menu, I can select Dolby Digital only, but then I...

Forgive if in wrong section- but I figured only the 'advanced' enthusiast would even think about doing this.... Anyway here goes.... Has anybody done an outdoor setup? I would imagine this would be the most resonance and standing wave free enviroment. What inspired me was I did a DJ gig a...

Good lord thats a haul- what kinda job do you do that needs you to take a plane flight each day? That must be a pain in the butt to go thru security etc each day. I'd like to move closer to work but right now housing around here is too much $$$$.

25 miles. Its taken 43 min +/- 2 minutes so far. I get to see- forest roads, country back roads, highway (i695 and i83 in baltimore) then city driving.

Do also have to say this too- sometimes the pro audio gear doesnt like the unbalanced RCA's converted to 1/4", I had trouble with ground loops. Also, the amp itself may make a consierable amount of noise too. In a pro audio setting this may be fine. My crown macro-tech 5000vz amp (5000 watts...

Hi all, I'm considering buying a Adcom GTP-860II for the heart of my new HT system. I debated between this one- the outlaw and the Sony TA-E9000ES. However turn offs of the outlaw- no SACD input or RS232 connector. Turn offs of the Sony- no component video switching, not 7.1 channel, no SACD...