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  1. MikeLobos

    Speakers - Large or Small Setting?

    So if I understand you properly Ron, I would not use the 2-RCA sub inputs on the sub (one bypasses the sub X-over and the other uses the sub X-over) and instead use the High level connection and adjust the bass using the low pass filter on the sub. Their LPF ranges from 50-100Hz, would I want...
  2. MikeLobos

    Speakers - Large or Small Setting?

    Sorry, the X-over is at 80Hz. MikeLobos
  3. MikeLobos

    Speakers - Large or Small Setting?

    I believe the Denon 1802 X-over is at 100Hz. The manual states nothing of the sort, but on this forum people have stated that it is 100Hz. MikeLobos
  4. MikeLobos

    Speakers - Large or Small Setting?

    I might try this and see if it can improve the sound of my system. What is the difference between letting the receiver's X-over do the work or letting the sub's, besides the variable X-over? With this arrangement, how do you control the volume of the sub seperate from the speakers when I...
  5. MikeLobos

    Speakers - Large or Small Setting?

    In the Take 5.2 speaker manual it says to set the receiver settings to "Large" for normal listening levels, but if you frequently listen to loud levels set it to "Small". The subwoofer manual says if your receiver has a internal X-over and an sub RCA out (which the Denon 1802 does) set the...
  6. MikeLobos

    Help me with my list of Best Home Theater sites

    www.sounddistributors.com for shopping. Their prices are not the lowest, but their warranty policy is fantastic. MikeLobos
  7. MikeLobos

    Speakers - Large or Small Setting?

    Thanks for all of the help everyone. MikeLobos
  8. MikeLobos

    Speakers - Large or Small Setting?

    Here's a question: Why would Energy recommend setting them to "Large" if this is not appropriate? MikeLobos
  9. MikeLobos

    Speakers - Large or Small Setting?

    I just got the Take 5.2 + S8.2 system and paired it with a Denon 1802 receiver. The speakers are rated to 100W and the receiver is 80W/channel. I have tried setting the speakers to "small" and "large" but I don't know which I should go with. Energy's manual says to set them to "large" to...
  10. MikeLobos

    Help! Marantz 7200 went nuts after power outage

    Dennis B, I know for my Denon 1802 there is a way to initialize the microprocessor. You should check your manual. MikeLobos
  11. MikeLobos

    What you would buy...

    Nate, You should look at the Marantz 5200, Denon 1802, Okyo 595 and Yamaha. These are all good receivers around $500. I just bought the 1802 and could not be more happy with it. MikeLobos
  12. MikeLobos

    Remotes

    Bill, How much are you looking to spend? Do you want a touchscreen or a hard button remote? Under $100, you can not beat the Radio Shack and One for All remotes. They are hard button remotes. There is much more than meets the eye with these remotes. Their manuals don't even scratch the...
  13. MikeLobos

    denon avr1802 damaged, i have two options

    I have heard that you can get manufacturer's to fix equipment bought from non-authorized dealers by calling them directly and claiming you got it as a gift with no receipt. Here comes my 0.02: I think the whole non-authorized vs. authorized dealer clause is ridiculous. If a company makes a...
  14. MikeLobos

    denon avr1802 damaged, i have two options

    Are you sure etronics does not honor the full manufacturer's warranty? I recently purchased from a non-authorized etailor and they will honor the full manufacturer's warranty for the full length of the warranty. I just have to send the equipment to them. They fix it for free and even refund...
  15. MikeLobos

    Buying speakers online: a crapshoot?

    Bob_A, I would not feel too uncomfortable about buying speakers online. In fact I just setup my first HT system this past month. I price matched a Denon 1802 receiver at ABT electronics and bought the Energy Take 5.2 + S8.2 sub system from an online store. The speakers came in great...
  16. MikeLobos

    Looking to Buy Reciever...Looking for Retailer Review Site

    KevinO, Audiosurvey.com is a good site. I would also recommend checking out the Better Business Bureau's 2 sites at www.bbb.org and www.bbbonline.org. Reputable dealers are usually registered with the BBB. Lobos
  17. MikeLobos

    Cheap learning remote?

    Sorry everyone for the extremely large font. I have finally licked the problem. MikeLobos
  18. MikeLobos

    Cheap learning remote?

    Todd, You should look at Radio Shack's new remotes. I am thinking about getting the 6 in 1 remote (#15-2104). It is a learning remote that can control up to 6 devices. It is backlite. The really cool feature is that it has a 2 color backlight that only lights up the buttons on the remote...
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