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Yes, I kept the volume levels the same. I've double checked them and they're all at their default or mid levels. That's why this doesn't make sense unless I really did just get a bad batch of Daytons. Either that, or I'm imagining the sound was better. If it's the latter, then I'm going...

^^ Thank you. I will try that as soon as I get home. I really hope that's the solution to my ongoing, unending problem.

Thanks for confirming that the Dayton should trample the JBL. I was beginning to doubt. I called PE and yes, I'm still sending back the first one, and I guess I could send back the 2nd one too. Problem is, I pay the $60 shipping, and if they don't find a problem with it, I have to eat that...

I'm pretty, no, really, confused about my situation. First of all, I bought a Dayton 10" sub that didn't sound 'good' (will explain), and I returned it and got another one, and it doesn't sound good either. So, either I'm getting some bad Daytons, or I'm more picky. The biggest, most...

Well, I got my sub replaced with a new one, and that didn't fix it. So I took my Onkyo receiver in for repairs at Circuit City (had warentee), and they said it was perfect. So I put it all together today and it STILL does is not fixed. Maybe something happened to my power and it's just not...

We're finishing our basement, and we may have to buy a new subwoofer to replace our Dayton 10" that burned out. My wife saw something showing an in-wall subwoofer and has really liked the idea because it would be more neat and tidy and it would get the big cube out of the way. But my priorities...

My other sub was an Infiniti low level $100 subwoofer that I bought from Circuit City. Pretty much the same thing happened -- there was a power surge and then all of a sudden all it would do was make a buzzing sound. It was never that good anyway; not in comparison to the sound the Dayton made...

Really? Hurray! I forgot how long the warentee was and I haven't been able to get home before they close to call and ask them. So, is this going to be a quick and painless fix through Parts Express? I'm trying to get my sub problem fixed before Star Wars comes out next week. A sound meter -...

So I have two questions: 1. Parts Express - should I approach them for any reimbursement? Like I said I bought it back in March. 2. What to do in the future to prevent this. This is the 2nd sub I've replaced for this reason.

Geoff, you're right, I have a thread saying "Why do my subs keep blowing out" and another one looking for a good sub to replace it. Sorry to take so long to write back to fill in the blanks. I have a Dayton 10" subwoofer that I got from PartsExpress. I also have an Onkyo SR600 Receiver...

I think it's electrical problems. I have an Onkyo SR600 receiver, and I have the Sub set on the normal settings - not high or low.

The guys at the store would tell me to get a Monster power bar. Is that what I should do? Sounds like a decent idea since they say Monster would cover anything that died that way.

-------UPDATE----------------------------------------- My Dayton sub that I bought just stopped working. :frowning: What's the deal and what can I do? I don't know, but I need to order another sub tonight so that I'll have it in time for some DVD's coming out soon. So, should I just...

As far as I've ever known, Dolby Pro Logic is faking surround from a stereo signal, but I've heard just enough about some other supposedly 7.1 format that is different? Dolby Pro Logic IIx or something?

But doesn't the 2815 also decode the DTS sound itself? I have an Onkyo SR600 receiver, so I don't know which would be better for doing the decoding. Also, doesn't Onkyo make a DVD changer too? How's that one?

With some more research I found some mention of these models: Denon DVM-2815 Denon DVM-1815 (I have an Onkyo SR600 Receiver that can do the decoding, but maybe Denon does it better?) Yamaha DVD-C920 Some of those I can find at acceptable prices, though they are used or on eBay. Others...

I just bought a Denon 910 because of a lot of recommendations around here, but, because of my setup, I'm thinking about returning it for a Multi-disc player - be it 3 or 5 discs or whatever. The thing I want to get is good quality and value. The Denon 910 seemed to be a pretty good player, so...

I'm wondering how I would know if it's being hard on my amp (I assume you mean receiver, right?)?

Well, I wired them In-series like in the picture above. I can hear sound coming out of both speakers, and, I haven't tested them for volume and power yet but, they seem to be fine. Could there be anything wrong with this setup? Because if not, this was a great easy fix. Is anything at risk by...

I would actually like the sub behind me too, I'll have to see if I can do it. Is it better in the middle right behind me, or do I need to stick it in a corner?

Force Dolby Digital --> Dolby Digital EX? Force DTS --> DTS-ES Matrix? Should you make your receiver force Dolby EX or DTS-ES Matrix sound out of regular 5.1 encodings like Dolby 5.1 and DTS? I have a 6.1 setup right now, but from what I've read before, it's best to just leave it on...

Here's my planned setup below, that I'm just now pre-wiring for and setting up. In the pic, the right side speaker is right by the walkway coming off the stairs. I'm worried that people coming down the stairs and rounding the corner may potentially hit the speaker. So, what if I sunk that...

I have a 6.1 receiver (Onkyo SR600), and I'm wanting to wire for a 7.1 system. I'm wondering if I can take the 6th channel, and somehow split the sign and send it to the two rear speakers. My receiver says it has a 6 ohm minimum, and my rear speakers both say 8 ohms on them. So, does that...

Ok, So, in summary, I should buy: 1. A roll of RG6 cable 2. A crimping tool 3. Some kind of ends to terminate the cable I'm having trouble locating these online. And I don't know how difficult it is to terminate the ends. I'd like to buy all this online from parts express or something, so...

UPDATE: I still haven't gotten one, because, honestly, I'm still pretty confused. 1. I don't really have tools to crimp ends and such so, unless it's really easy and there's a place online to get the tools, I'd rather buy one pre-made. 2. I don't want to pay a huge sum of money. I'd like to...

Thanks. I used Photoshop. I tracked down a floorplan, scanned it in, cleaned it up and then was able to use it for my plans. Last time I was arranging my house I made a 3D model in Maya. It seemed a little overkill, especially because it took me a long time to get things to scale. Guess that's...

It's true, my Onkyo receiver can force the signal to play in Dolby EX or DTS Matrixed, but I was under the impression that wasn't the best idea for quality sound. That's all I know about it though, I just read that from some others on this forum.

I'm actually not sure what baffles are, but I think you're talking about the front of the speakers? If so, are you saying I should have all the front ones flush together? Or else someone was saying I should angle them? Just trying to follow. Also, I'm wondering about moving the side speakers...

Thanks all. You mention stacking a second sub (I'm using a Dayton 10" 100W sub). Would that be better than balancing it by putting one in the front right corner, and one in the front left? I have claimed the RIGHT SIDE OF THE COUCH (TM), where my wife has the left. I like my seat rumbling...

I'm pre-wiring and I just had to move the couch back in my plans, so I'm wondering if this is a good sound arrangement. Specific Questions: 1. Is the subwoofer in a good spot? 2. Are the side speakers too far back, or not far enough? 3. If I got a second sub, where should it go? Feel...