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I have Sony Bravia TV (KDL-52W4100) and Sony Receiver (STR-DA3500ES). I am looking to replace my receiver with a unit which provides a visible volume bar on the TV screen and also provide HDMI control so when I turn the TV on/off it also does the same with the receiver. I just called Sony and...

I have Tivo with 3 speakers (left, center, right) using Sony DA-3500ES receiver with HDMI. The sound quality is not good. We can't hear audio that clearly and the volume always seems to be loud or soft. We just can't get this receiver working right. The other problem is that when we increase...

I have a Sony DA-ES3500 receiver connected via HDMI over Cat5 to my TV in another. I have left-right speakers and center channel speaker. Would like to add another speaker via wireless in my setup. Is that possible to add a wireless speaker with this receiver? Or would I need to purchase a...

You're right. I don't want to go with center channel behind the TV. Tried calling B&W but that's pointless. They don't answer the phone. And the dealer I bought the product does not want to sell me a single speaker. "They are not in that business" and suggested I go to Best buy...

My front left/right speakers are B&W 6160's. Here is a photo. I have some room in front of the TV sitting on the mantle but only about 4.5" inches height and 3.5" deep. Another option where I've circled is to install a center channel above/behind the top of the TV. Given my 2 options...

Is it possible to use my left and right in-wall speakers in our living room as center channel speakers? I want to improve the spoken dialogue but I don't have much room around my TV to add a center channel speaker. I don't want the surround sound effect and these left/right in-wall...

I can't use the auto speaker because it involves a microphone and the receiver is in a different room from the speakers. I've tried increasing speaker distance and DB rating from zero to 3.0. That seems to have resolved my problem being able to hear spoken dialogue for watching regular TV...

There's a GUI interface on my setup. I had been selecting the "center channel" because I want that sound output to go to my left-right speakers. Apparently, I should uncheck that? I know how many speakers should I select but how many channels should I select? There's also a .1 for a...

The space above the TV is only a few inches. It would have to be a very small center channel to fit. Was hoping someone could give me configuration advice on the receiver. I can get probably get something close to what I want if I had help with understanding how to configure. There is...

I understand. If had the space available, would've definite done that. Since I don't, I need to consider another option. I have a new Sony Receiver(STR_DA3500ES) and apparently there is a way to configure "phantom"center channel from using the left-right speakers. Are you familar with...

Here is the link to the owner's manual. http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-documents.pl?mdl=STRDA3500ES All I have done so far is select the 2 speakers (left, right) via the GUI interface. Please let me know if there is anything else I should adjust to approve spoken dialogue...

I don't know how to calibrate levels or much about these speakers. The receiver is over 30' away from the speakers in another room. My Sony receiver has a GUI interface where it shows a room with speakers in the setting. Then I've selected the 2 speaker/2 Channel option. How would I...

I purchaed a Sony receiver STR-DA3500ES and in-wall speakers (B&W) CM6160. While my situation has improved, I still would like better quality/control regarding spoken dialogue out of my TV. Is the issue still because we're sitting 15 feet away from the speakers. To improve spoken...

Have a Sony STR-DA3500ES receiver, Sony Bravia TV, and Sony DVD all connected via HDMI. When watching a DVD movie, after about 30 minutes the receiver just turns off automatically and I have no idea. Both the TV and DVD player remain on. Any idea on what would be causing this? I am using...

Just purchased the Sony STR-DA-3500ES Receiver. I have Tivo plugged into HDMI1 and Sony DVD into HDMI2. I have HDMI out to my Sony TV. For some reason, I can't get the GUI to show up on the screen. Any ideas on what I can do see the GUI and get my Tivo working again. Please let me know...

I am buying in-wall speakers for the first time in my kitchen and family room. Have 2 different quotes and they each recommende different in-wall speakers. Just doing stereo sound. Which set of speakers are better? B&W CWM-6160's or Paradigm CS-160s. Was hoping to get some insight so I...

Thank you for clarifying. I did not realize all of the brands have that. I am looking for a 2-zone receiver with bars showing when you increase/decrease volume. Was going to purchase Denon 1910 or Pioneer VSX1019 but I guess this feature is not available on these receivers? Do you know the...

I am looking for a 2-zone receiver which will allow us to watch movies with just left/right speakers. We want a receiver which will allow us to hear spoken dialogue more clearly and then sounds of a movie that are'nt so loud. Our installer said the solution is "Audyssey’s Dynamic EQ and Dynamic...

Finally getting around to ordering a 2-zone receiver and like your suggestion of the Pioneer 919. However, it looks there is a newer model out now which is the VSX-1019A. We have 2 small children and want to have the mode where it's easier to hear voices and then evens out the sound effects...

Space is tight around my LCD so I don't have anywhere convenient to place the center channel speaker. Looks like I will have to go with in-wall on left and right which I am told could come close to mirroring center channel. We sit about 15' away from the wall where the speakers will be...

Like your idea of center channel. Definitely doing that. If I purchase the cetner channel speaker, do I still need the left/right in-wall speakers? Is it worth buying them? Would you advise better center channel speaker and either less expensive or no left/right in-wall speakers? Please let...

I was thinking around $350 per pair. However, I would pay a little more if I can solve this problem. Can I purchase 3 front speakers as a package? Do I need a subwoofer also? Or is this something I can accomplish with a wider/larger speaker?

I am also going to buy a receiver at the same time I buy these speakers. Do I need to buy all 4 speakers for this? (2 front ones in wall, 2 back ones in ceiling) Is there a particular spec I should look for regarding the dialogue when ordering a receiver?

I have a family room with 52" Sony Bravia Installed via HDMI back to another room with my components. Right now I am using TV speakers only for sound but looking to install in-wall speakers for front 2 speakers and in-ceiling for back 2 speakers. The home is pre-wired so that should be that...

OK. If I buy a Sony Receiver, can I use Bravia sync which would do the switching and the match up the audio/video? Also, does it turn the receiver off when I turn the TV off? I had a problem in the past where my Onkyo receiver would play the sound from the TV even when it was turned off...

Yes, I have an IR repeater. I tried the Harmony remote and did not like it. Our primary remote is the Tivo and then our DVD remote of course. I would like to avoid adding a 3rd remote to the mix in order to switch from Tivo to DVD Player. I probably would be willing to pay that price if I...

I can live with the receiver. The front speaker wires are already down underneath in the basement. I have 2 HDMI lines run from the closet to the family room. One for Tivo and the other for DVD player. However, if I purchase a receiver with 2 HDMI outputs, would I be able to switch HDMI1...

Thank you for replying. It's hard to find any decent photos of the back of these devices. Here is a photo of my room. The space around the TV is tight and I'm not sure where to mount the sound bar. All of the wires run back to another room via HDMI. How would I connect these devices to the...

Would like to know how I can add speakers and do HDMI switching through my Sony TV back and forth between Tivo HD and DVD player which are connected on HDMI1 and HDMI2. Currently, I am only using the TV speakers. The devices are wired to a different room in a closet and I have 2 separate...

I currently have a Gateway Desktop GT5644E connected to a Viewsonic 22" Monitor (VX2235WM) through VGA cable. When the home was built about 2 years ago, I had an AV installer run the line under the floor in my office to extend the VGA port into the middle of the room so I can connect my monitor...