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  1. R

    Speaker Buzz

    Hello! New Member here and not sure the best place to post this question. I’ve recently swapped out an Onkyo TX-NR1010 AVR in my 7.2 home theatre system to a Marantz SR7012. After hookup and calibration I’m hearing audible (and irritating) buzz through all 7 speakers. I went though the process...
  2. R

    New Marantz AVR - speaker Buzz

    Hello! I’ve recently swapped out an Onkyo TX-NR1010 AVR in my 7.2 home theatre system to a Marantz SR7012. After hookup and calibration I’m hearing audible (and irritating) buzz through all 7 speakers. I went though the process of disconnecting inputs one by one to determine th source and I...
  3. P

    Recommendations for Compact Speaker

    I just finished wiring my family room for 5.1 surround sound and I am looking at starting to choose speakers and a receiver. The room is rectangular at 14x15 ft with 9ft, flat ceiling. As this is our family room, my wife is very adamant about it not turning into a home theater with an...
  4. C

    New set up nearly complete - one question

    Hi Thanks for the forum, I have been lurking around and learning many new things. For Christmas we are replacing a serviceable but unremarkable JVC dvd theater-in-a-box 5.1 system. It has done its job, but now time for retirement. I already have purchased an entirely new set up, and most of it...
  5. A

    Wall mount speaker placement - Need some help!

    Hi everyone, So I’m trying to finally install my speakers after 11 years in my place. I can’t handle the floor standing setup so I reworded everything and that has made a heck of a difference in sound quality, but I am torn as to where to mount the speakers on the wall. I am aiming to...
  6. backstabby

    3 front speaker mounting help

    hey guys so im needing help on where to put my 3 dali phantom s180 in wall speakers, at first i was going to put 1 to the left and right side of my monitors and last one under the desk i have been told this is a terrible idea what about all 3 above the monitors tho? the height from my floor to...
  7. J

    Need help on multi-room speaker system

    Hello, I am in desperate need of some help, I have found nothing on the topic through googling and I am far from tech-savvy. I am in the currently in the process of having a house built. The home builders are installing speakers in two rooms of the house, 2 speakers in the kitchen on the main...
  8. Nandan

    Center Speaker Upgrade

    Hi, I have an Onkyo HT-S7800 and i would like to replace my existing center speaker with Klipsch RP-250C. Is it compatible with my existing system? Is Klipsch RP-250C worth the upgrade from my existing center speaker? Thanks in advance
  9. B

    Can connecting only one speaker damage an AV Receiver ?

    I ask this because I want to directly compare a Sony 1080 with an Onkyo NR676 by hooking each to one speaker in mono mode and playing the same CD on the Onkyo and then the Sony, and repeating until I get a good idea whether there's any clear difference. I prefer the connectivity of the...
  10. D

    Best way to add speaker selector

    I am currently using a Yamaha Receiver RX-V681. I have a 5.1 system hooked up and a pair of Polk R-60i for zone 2. Everything works great, but I also prewired for another three pairs of speakers in various spots around the house. I would like to know what my options are for setting up all 4...
  11. R

    New home theater: Flooring, speaker layout, Atmos feedback needed

    Howdy. New to this forum. Looks like a great resource with lots of helpful folks. Pardon the lengthy intro, but I figure it will save some Q&A to get helpful feedback. I'm not new to home theater. Have built 5.1 and 7.1 setups in previous homes. Building a new home, and I have a blank...
  12. Dave>h

    Understanding Yamaha Rx-v1083 - speaker configuration

    Hi, I am trying to understand how my Yamaha routes sound in my current configuration and I am also curious about the speaker set up itself. I currently have a 7.1 setup which I think is a 5.1 set up with 2 "presence" speakers in Yamaha parlance. Which is to say that I have a traditional 5.1...
  13. R

    7.2.4 Speaker placement in great room

    Hi Everyone.. I m getting a new construction home and I m planning to get a 7.2.4 speaker pre-wire in the great room from the builder. My great room dimensions are 19 ft * 24 ft and it extends into the Kitchen after 24 ft.. I m planning to use the following speakers with Denon x6400 Receiver...
  14. T

    Commercial Sonance Professional Series Pendant speaker for Dolby Atmos in home theater?

    I am a new home theater enthusiast and this may seem like a silly question, but I recently acquired four Sonance Professional Series PS-P83T pendant speakers. They are primarily used for commercial use. They are 70V/100V/ with an 8 Ohm bypass. Would I be able to use these speakers as overhead...
  15. T

    In-wall speaker recommendation

    I would like a recommendation for some in-wall speakers to serve as my left/right in my 5.1 surround system. My space is limited. I can go up to 12 inches wide by 24 inches tall. I am looking for something that will give me pretty high-quality sound both for home theater I am straight audio...
  16. T

    Speaker Placement help- 2/3 rows of seating

    Hi all, We are building a new house and this is our second home theater. My first one I did myself as a newbie so I'm still learning. I will be wiring in all the speaker wire in a couple of weeks and I'm wondering how I should be placing my speakers. We have 2 rows of seating with another...
  17. J

    FS: Studio monitors JBL 4345

    Studio monitors JBL 4345 $5.999 Low used. Standing in a non smoky room. The 4345 is original, come with its original drivers and crossers, works very great in good condition. Scheme 4 ways, 4 loudspeaker bass-reflex scheme, and a floor type Unit: For low-pass: 46cm cone type (2245H) For...
  18. C

    Did my dd. need Speaker advice/opinions for first system.

    Okay bear with me I will try to explain this is clearly as I can there is a lot to write so I may miss a few things along the way. So I've been doing DD for the past month and as far as AV units I've decided on the Denon x4400h. The price isn't too horrible I can get one for around a grand it's...
  19. D

    For Sale- Dahlqvist DQ-10 Speaker Pair

    I have a pair of black grill Dahlqvist DQ-10 speakers for sale. They sound great but they are too large for my new home. They have had the woofer replaced in one speaker and the capacitor upgrade done in both several years ago. Asking $500 for the pair. Located in the West Palm Beach area of...
  20. Sam Posten

    Paradigm goes all in on Persona speaker user customization

    As an owner of 3 Paradigm home theaters I find this fascinating. You can now custom order your new Persona speakers with custom premium colors, metal accents, and cloth grills Video showing the options: Visit the design studio here: https://design.paradigm.com/persona/
  21. byggd

    Need a new Surround Received with A/B Front Speaker

    Greetings! I haven't been in the market for a AV received in some time and have lost track of what is out there. My Pioneer Elite bit the dust. I am running Polk front and center speakers / Bose 201 rear and a infinity sub. I don't need a unit with all the bells and whistles but wouldn't mind...
  22. W

    5.1.2 speaker location?

    I am new to this forum so hello to all. I am just getting my feet wet with a home theater setup so my apologies if my questions seem a little basic and long winded. Currently I have the options to set up a 7.1 or 5.1.2 surround sound system. My thoughts were to go with a 5.1.2 and use the...
  23. EricS

    For Sale: Transparent Music Wave Super Speaker Cables & Ultralink XLR Cables

    For Sale, used Transparent & Ultralink cables, excellent condition, original owner, from a smoke free home. Prefer to keep grouped below as advertised at asking price. Perfect for a high end theater front end upgrade! *Transparent MWS10 Music Wave Super MM 10ft pair (Spade to Spade) -...
  24. A

    Help Me Sort Out My Speaker Collection

    To make a long story short, I've got way too many speakers... some were mine, some were inherited, some were given to me, some magically appeared. Basically, I'm trying to piece together two home theater setups. One is going in a 12x20 room with the TV on one of the long walls. The other is...
  25. D

    Dolby Atmos 9.2.4 Rear Speaker Placement

    I was talking with my distributor and we were discussing the Atmos speaker layout with a 9.2.4 system and he was told by Dolby that they changed the rear location of the ceiling speaker and it should now be placed to the left and right of the seating position instead of in the rear as shown in...
  26. Dave_QP

    Room Size & Speaker Size

    Hi All I really like the Focal Aria speakers but their website says "ideal for rooms measuring from 215ft2 (20m2)" with my room being a little under 16m2, should I continue my search else where? Thanks Dave
  27. M

    surround speaker wall mount

    I am trying to install Klipsch 14s wall mount speakers for surround sound but i am trying to fine a speaker mount that has a retractable arm. The speaker is close to a wall cabinet and I want it to be mounted on a retractable arm so I can swing it in and out as needed. I dont want the cabinet to...
  28. John Dirk

    Please Explain Speaker Sensitivity

    The title may be a bit misleading as I already understand the basic concept of speaker sensitivity. What I'm hoping to learn more about here is what [in the speaker design] ultimately determines the sensitivity of a particular enclosure. Clearly the better performers in this area tend to be...
  29. J

    What satellite speaker will work well in my system?

    Hi Guys. I'm new here and looking for a recommendation. I currently have a 5.1 system consisting of Monitor Audio towers for fronts, same series bookshelfs in the back, an Infinity IL36 center, and a large Jamo sub. I want to replace the L/R and rears with small satellites to make my wife...
  30. dpippel

    SOLD: SONOS ONE Wifi Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa - LIKE BRAND NEW

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