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  1. Gerald LaFrance

    Marantz 4001 7.1 Analog w/Denon 1930ci DVD-A/SACD Player

    Well usually that is caused by not using a SPL Meter and setting the levels correctly.. I have read and do turn up the Rear and Side surrounds.. I would say whatever you like is ok with me.. as it is mainly yourself that has to listen to it.. I never had a problem hearing dialogue in the...
  2. Gerald LaFrance

    Marantz 4001 7.1 Analog w/Denon 1930ci DVD-A/SACD Player

    Yes I had it at +15db so tomorrow with my Test tones and SPL Meter I am going to properly calibrate the sub. I have the spreadsheet and test tone CD. I can use the test tones on my SACD of 1812 to boost the levels.. I also have the Terminator 2 disk that has some test tones for Blu ray.. but if...
  3. Gerald LaFrance

    Marantz 4001 7.1 Analog w/Denon 1930ci DVD-A/SACD Player

    OK I found out proof positive when using the analog connection for Blu ray and DVD-A/SACD Playback I need to boost the LFE to +10-15db..
  4. Gerald LaFrance

    Marantz 4001 7.1 Analog w/Denon 1930ci DVD-A/SACD Player

    Well it appears I am a Dummy. I was reading the guide at bluray.com and they say to make the Levels on ALL speakers including the subwoofer to 75db.. What I had thought was I needed to set the level on the subwoofer to 90db whilst the speakers are at 75db.. It appears I am wrong in that...
  5. Gerald LaFrance

    Marantz 4001 7.1 Analog w/Denon 1930ci DVD-A/SACD Player

    Well I see the real difference is it might have been louder then the Test tones on the DVD Player.. But I set it them at 75db so just as long as they are all the same level it should be fine..I also found out I had my sub too hot for regular CD Playing.. I tuned it too about 5db higher then the...
  6. Gerald LaFrance

    Marantz 4001 7.1 Analog w/Denon 1930ci DVD-A/SACD Player

    Well I will need to adjust the levels again as I ONLY have a +10db gain on the sub..What I did was set the Sub to MAX level which is about with the Receiver set to 0 is 88db.. I set the front L/C/R to about 75db.. I will set it so it is 15db less then the sub..I listedned to the Organ Symphony...
  7. Gerald LaFrance

    Marantz 4001 7.1 Analog w/Denon 1930ci DVD-A/SACD Player

    Well I have separate speaker levels in my Reciever for the different outputs..What I need to know is are the Test Tones on the DVD Player for the 7.1 inputs. is it set at 75db or do I need to zero my Receiver main volume to 0??I will have a look again tomorrow to see if they play at 75db..But...
  8. Gerald LaFrance

    Marantz 4001 7.1 Analog w/Denon 1930ci DVD-A/SACD Player

    Hey Everybody been a while since I posted here so here it goes.. I have a Marantz 4001 AVR with a Denon 1930ci DVD-A/SACD Player that I still use for Multichannel music.. Now my question is how would I go about setting the bass management and speaker levels in this setup?? I do Believe I have...
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