Recent content by dsigmon

Looks like I'm looking into getting my 1st AV receiver. Don't know much about them. On another thread I posted about the problem I'm having hearing dialogue in some movies. I may go the route of getting new book shelf speakers & a good quality center channel to boost dialoge. This setup would...

Thanks for all the good input. I don't think earwax is a problem. I hear sound volume pretty well. When I'm watching a plain drama movie, I have very little problem discerning what is being said. If I'm watching an action/adventure movie the special effects just seem to drown out dialogue. I...

I was already looking at the Yamaha RVx 375 which is the 575's little brother. I doesn't appear to have direct mode. You mentioned trim mode to share output with the front channel. Do not all AVR let you balance output between the speakers? I thought the center channel carried most of the...

LOL TY. You said "How acoustically bright is this room? Lots of hard surfaces? Hardwood floors? Large windows? Big coffee table right in front of the seating? Speakers pushed back into a cabinet rather than dressed-out to the front edge?" Do you have a spy cam in my living room? I guess this...

Hi Sam Thanks for the quick reply I know next to nothing about audio equipment & terminology. I've never owned a AVR or stereo receiver-How would I know if the AVR has dialog enhancements? Is this the direct mode you refer to? I'm trying not to spend too much right now. Just built a HTPC...

I need some experienced advice. My wife & I both have the same hearing problem. It's called "discrimination" When in a crowd of people, at a game, at a party, etc we have a difficult time hearing the person standing next to us due to background sounds & noise. We can hear their voice but can't...