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[JohnAngelo]

I have a Denon avr 687 coupled with Klipsch quintet iii speakers. I calibrated using the set up mic. My frustration is that the sound is GREAT but, movie music, movie noise/sound, walks all over and overpowers the dialogue. In order to to hear the dialogue I my system has to be put at a louder that I would like level. Do I just need to raise the level of my center speaker? Small room 10x12. Standard 5.1 set up. Just a noob. Thanks for your help!!!

 

[gene c]

Even though you calibrated it, I would raise the center channel volume and see if it helps. I usually raise it a little for movies and lower it a little for music. But if you have to change it more than a little bit, there may be some other issue. May I ask what volume levels you came up with after calibration? As an example, mine were fr/l +2, c 0, fr/r +3, s/r -1, s/l -1 and sub -3.

 

[JohnAngelo]

Gene,
Thanks for your help. Values are as follows:
FL +3.5 FR +4.0 C -2.5 SR &SL -2.5 SW -9.5 What does this tell you!? Thanks again!!!

 

[gene c]

I was just curious to see what the Denon mic came up with. I've tried Pioneer, Onkyo and H/K's auto setups and found that doing it myself with a setup disc and an spl meter always worked better for me. Still, without knowing your room configuration, a 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 db difference between the center and fronts does seem a bit much. I'd boost the center to at least 0 or +1 and see if it helps. And the sub @ -9.5. Does that work for you? Seems quite low to me.

 

[JohnAngelo]

Gene,
I just know what my ears are telling me: soft dialogue and not enough sub(now that you mention it). I think I put too much stock in the calibration mic and need to tweak with a set up disk and spl meter. Thanks for getting me on the right track!!!

 

[gene c]

Sometimes the old fashioned way is the best way! Remember, if it sounds good to you, then it is good! Regardless of what the numbers say.