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  1. Frank A

    Dialogue being drowned out by sound effects

    Are you sure you are getting discrete 5.1 signals? Most tv shows, even though they are broadcast in high def'n, doesn't necessarily mean that they are sending the sound in a 5.1 format (I don't think). The sound is usually still two channel and your receiver converts it to a DD II type of...
  2. Frank A

    Connecting harman kardon receiver to Samsung tv

    That looks like a pretty nice receiver. What is your set up? 5.1? What sources you have coming into the HK receiver? From what I read, the receiver does not have either an hdmi or dvi hookup, so any hdmi/dvi hookups need to go directly from the source (i.e. cable/sat box, dvd player, etc.) to...
  3. Frank A

    Yamaha question on hook up

    On my HK, the manual says to use the surround left and right for normal 5.1 and the surround back left and right for an additional 7.1 setup and are optional. Don't know if the Yamaha is the same way, though. I don't use the different surround modes on my 5.1 setup. I use stereo for two channel...
  4. Frank A

    First HT system, help!

    My two cents worth which isn't/doesn't mean much. You want music first; therefore, I would go for the Oppo. I have read good things about the Oppo, especially the early models and have always wanted one, though I don't have one. The one thing I like about it, is its ability to play SACD and...
  5. Frank A

    Need help - Basic, decent Home Theater Setup for Newbie

    Hi, Stan. I don't know how much help I will be. I doubt you can go wrong with a Sony or Samsung (or any other major name brand tv, for that matter). I have a 2 or 3 year old 50 inch Sony (lcd, 1080p, etc.) and have had no problem with it at all. I mentioned Samsung, as my daughter/son-in-law...
  6. Frank A

    Testing speakers with THX BluRays or anything similar

    Ray, AIX Records has 3 or 4 (possibly more, but I am not sure, don't think so) blue ray disks on their web site that are "samplers" of their music. AIX Records is a small company dedicated to delivering high resolution music, surround sound, mostly dvd-a music, although he (Mark Waldrep) is...
  7. Frank A

    denon avr-2112CI issue

    Most music is put out in stereo (sent to right and left speakers only). None is sent to your sub. Check your speaker settings to see if they are set to large. If they are set to large, nothing goes to the sub. If so, change them to small which will send the lower frequencies to the sub This is...
  8. Frank A

    Pioneer SC25: Sub doesn't kick in when playing CD's

    I agree with Mark-P. Check to see if your speakers are set to small or large in your receiver. Small means that the receiver sends signals to the sub under certain frequencies and large means no frequencies are sent to the sub from the speakers (in stereo mode). Also, be aware that a lot (most?)...
  9. Frank A

    General question on center channel level setting

    I do. My hearing is not what it used to be.
  10. Frank A

    HDMI TV OUT loses picture

    Have you considered doing a firmware update, if one is available?
  11. Frank A

    HDMI TV OUT loses picture

    Have you tried a new/different hdmi cable from the receiver out to the tv? I had this same problem a couple of months ago with my setup (an HK receiver out to a Sony tv) (sound but no picture). I assumed it was the receiver's fault as my HK model has had issues per different audio/video forums...
  12. Frank A

    What are you listening to right now?

    I listened to 5 cd's this afternoon (on sick leave). Two were home made demo discs given to me by another forum member (not this one) that he uses to demo homemade speakers. I then listened to the Cowboy Junkies, "The Trinity Session". That was followed by "Sam Cooke, Portrait of a Legend...
  13. Frank A

    No HDMI signal

    In your setup menu, have you chosen the corresponding hdmi connections? My Sony tv has 3 or 4 hdmi input connections and my receiver, likewise, has 3 or 4 hdmi input connections along with the hdmi output to the tv. Sometimes it does not automatically connect the correct ones and I have to go...
  14. Frank A

    Amp help.

    Hi, I used to have a Yammie receiver (RXV630). I think it had plenty of power to run my 5.1 set up, but after saying that, I did buy a two channel amp to power my two main speakers. I wanted the amp power for louder, crisper stereo music listening, not necessarily for the 5.1 set up. So, in that...
  15. Frank A

    Proper acoustics vs wife's "design scheme"

    Brad, it's all about give and take. You give a little (tv/speakers in corner) and take a little (the tv/speakers you want--at least in my case Hope it works out for you.
  16. Frank A

    How to hook up surround sound system with projector, receiver, blu ray and speakers.

    I am not sure what gauge hdmi cable I bought from monoprice. I think it was the 24 gauge. I used it to connect from dvd player to receiver (I think). Anyway, it was much too stiff. It had very little "bend" in it. The end on it eventually came loose, so I ordered another cable from them (very...
  17. Frank A

    HK AVR 360 Recommondations

    The hk should have enough power for your speakers, I would think. Generally speaking receiver power wattage outputs are/can be very misleading. As stated earlier, hk is known for more "accurately" posting its output figures than a lot of other companies. I think it will power your speakers fine...
  18. Frank A

    PCM and Blu-Ray question....

    I don't have the 370 model, but I do have the 350. I also don't have the hk 154, but do have the 354. If possible set your settings in the 370 to dolby digital and to dts, not to downmix pcm, if possible. Also set the "BD Audio Setting" to direct (bitstream) and not to mix and see if this will...
  19. Frank A

    Center and Surround Channel issues

    Hi, and welcome. I will give it a shot, although it is very difficult analyzing these things over the internet like this. First off, when listening to movies in 5.1 surround, you normally should get almost all of the dialogue out of the center channel (therefore, you need a really good center...
  20. Frank A

    What are you listening to right now?

    From Walt Disney Records. "Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse." DVD-A. Great sound, great music. 5.1 surround.
  21. Frank A

    What are you listening to right now?

    Just finished a few minutes ago, "A Love Supreme/John Coltrane" (SACD stereo) and am now listening to "Andrea Bocelli-Verde" (DVD-A in stereo, although it also is in surround, but my sub has gone on the fritz).
  22. Frank A

    New 3.1 to turn into a 5.1

    It looks like you will be pretty evenly divided in what you listen to/watch. My personal take on things. If you want to listen to music, such as cd's or ipods, etc, most of those are put out in two channel, so most suggest to listen to them with only left/front main speakers (I agree and do...
  23. Frank A

    Need some advice on best value 2.1 Home Theater Systems

    Sorry, I'm not really understanding what you are asking?. For a 2.1 system, all you need to add is a subwoofer (the ".1" in 2.1) and you would also need a "source", i.e., cd player, if the receiver doesn't have one (source). I am guessing this is for music only?
  24. Frank A

    Rookie setup question

    The optical should go from the blue ray player to the avr (receiver) then out to the speakers (surround setup?). That's the way I would set it up. I do not use my tv speakers at all, so, I don't know if you need to turn them off or not. I have an hk 354 which will let me assign the audio and...
  25. Frank A

    Need help with surround sound system and blu-ray player issue.

    Does one of your units have a "lip sync adjustment" or something similar that you can adjust to try and help resolve the problem? I was able to do that in my receiver and it fixed the slight problem that mine had. Different makes than yours, though.
  26. Frank A

    so Does Anyone here like 80s Music?

    Currently listening to Cowboy Junkies, Trinity Sessions cd, from 1988. That count? Sounds pretty good to me.
  27. Frank A

    probably a simple sound problem

    I don't do any downloading but what is your download rate from the internet? My son had to upgrade his internet speed to a faster rate. Of course, I don't know if he had the same problems you are having, but it kind of sounds like it, but, maybe not.
  28. Frank A

    Klipsch RW-10 Subwoofer: Very very low bass output? Please help!

    Nick, I used to have a Yamaha, but a different model (RXV-630). What I would double check is how you have the sub woofer assigned in the set up menu. My yammie had 3 options, one for lfe signals only, one for both lfe and lower (below 90 hz which was the crossover default in my yammie) and one...
  29. Frank A

    Hardly any Bass out of my Klipsch RW-10. Do I have it wired correctly?

    Check your setup menu first to see if the receiver is sending only "lfe" signals to the sub, or both lfe and signals below 90 hz (what my old yammie was crossed over at to send to the sub). If it is sending only lfe signals to the sub, then the sub will not be getting signals below 90 hz. (With...
  30. Frank A

    HDTV, A/V Receiver and DVR hookup?

    Do you have external speakers? Or just using your tv speaks? If you have external speakers, i.e. 5.1 surround or similar, then you need to run either a coaxial cable or an optical cable from your source (motorola dvr?) to your Sony AVR, then out to your speakers. If you are using only rca...
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