How can i get full potential. - Blu-ray Forum

ChoosyLobster · 07-17-2009, 04:52 PM

Hello, Everyone

I wanted to know how i could get the full potential of my surround sound. I currently have polk audio rm705 and my receiver is an onkyo-605.

my speaker configurations right now are.

Front: 80hz
center: 80hz
surround: 80hz
lpf of lfe: 120hz

if a lower my front, center, and surround to 60hz will i lose or gain more power?? On my sub what phase should i have it on. For my low pass where should i have it also.

mtbkr · 07-17-2009, 05:25 PM

are you currently having issue with you sound quality or you just having fun playing with the settings? i have my surrounds set to 80, my sub set to 120, and my monitors set to fullband. this is what my audyssey mic calibrated it to and everything purrs.

Beta Man · 07-17-2009, 05:35 PM

I'd start with an SPL meter, and tweak to your liking from there.

blujacket · 07-17-2009, 05:42 PM

Those tiny speakers shouldn't even be set as low as 80hz, never mind 60hz.

ChoosyLobster · 07-17-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mtbkr

are you currently having issue with you sound quality or you just having fun playing with the settings? i have my surrounds set to 80, my sub set to 120, and my monitors set to fullband. this is what my audyssey mic calibrated it to and everything purrs.

just having fun.

gearyt · 07-17-2009, 05:47 PM

start with your audyssey settings
then tweak with an SPL meter to your taste

mtbkr · 07-17-2009, 05:54 PM

im there with you. i can never stop dorkin off on my settings. i will run the audyssey mic then readjust from there then two days later i feel the need to do some more. it irritates the wife because i will adjust the speakers as we are watching a movie.

Beaner666 · 07-17-2009, 05:59 PM

I have a very similar set-up (Onkyo 606 & Polk RM85). The center channel you can set as low as 100 Hz, but I'd recommend 120 Hz and all the other speakers can really only handle 120 Hz. I set my low pass as high as possible, which on my 606 is 120 Hz. These are small satellite speakers not meant to handle frequencies as low as 80 Hz or lower.

Fors* · 07-17-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Beaner666

I have a very similar set-up (Onkyo 606 & Polk RM85). The center channel you can set as low as 100 Hz, but I'd recommend 120 Hz and all the other speakers can really only handle 120 Hz. I set my low pass as high as possible, which on my 606 is 120 Hz. These are small satellite speakers not meant to handle frequencies as low as 80 Hz or lower.

+1, protect your 605. I personally would not have them any lower than 100Hz.

ChoosyLobster · 07-17-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

+1, protect your 605. I personally would not have them any lower than 100Hz.

ok thank you guys!!! i put the center at 100hz and the rest is at 120hz. what setting should i have my onkyo at when watching movies should i have it at multichannel or set to all channels

Fors* · 07-17-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ChoosyLobster

ok thank you guys!!! i put the center at 100hz and the rest is at 120hz. what setting should i have my onkyo at when watching movies should i have it at multichannel or set to all channels

Are you talking about watching TV or blu's?

ChoosyLobster · 07-17-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

Are you talking about watching TV or blu's?

blus

Fors* · 07-17-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ChoosyLobster

blus

Are you still using the HTiB, and if so, which one?

EDIT: I forgot your first post, as you have the 606. Are you using HDMI cables? What type of Blu-ray player do you have? I am trying to figure out if you have to bitstream or not....

ChoosyLobster · 07-17-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

Are you still using the HTiB, and if so, which one?

EDIT: I forgot your first post, as you have the 606. Are you using HDMI cables? What type of Blu-ray player do you have? I am trying to figure out if you have to bitstream or not....

ps3 and yea i am using hdmi pcm for ps3

Fors* · 07-17-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChoosyLobster

ps3 and yea i am using hdmi pcm for ps3

I will have to defer to the PS3 experts, as the PS3 is one area I know very little......anyone else?

Big Daddy · 07-17-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChoosyLobster

Hello, Everyone

I wanted to know how i could get the full potential of my surround sound. I currently have polk audio rm705 and my receiver is an onkyo-605.

my speaker configurations right now are.

Front: 80hz
center: 80hz
surround: 80hz
lpf of lfe: 120hz

if a lower my front, center, and surround to 60hz will i lose or gain more power?? On my sub what phase should i have it on. For my low pass where should i have it also.

Acording to Polk Audio's Website, the frequency response of those satellite speakers is 95Hz-22kHz with a lower limit frequency response of 130Hz at -3dB.

You should not lower your crossover frequency to 60Hz. In fact you should raise them to 120Hz or more.

ChoosyLobster · 07-18-2009, 01:33 AM

hey everyone i want to thank you for all the help and suggestions =P

07-17-2009, 04:52 PM	#1
ChoosyLobster Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Miami Fl Blu-ray collection:326 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	How can i get full potential. Hello, Everyone I wanted to know how i could get the full potential of my surround sound. I currently have polk audio rm705 and my receiver is an onkyo-605. my speaker configurations right now are. Front: 80hz center: 80hz surround: 80hz lpf of lfe: 120hz if a lower my front, center, and surround to 60hz will i lose or gain more power?? On my sub what phase should i have it on. For my low pass where should i have it also.

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07-17-2009, 05:25 PM	#2
mtbkr Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:washington(state) Blu-ray collection:65	are you currently having issue with you sound quality or you just having fun playing with the settings? i have my surrounds set to 80, my sub set to 120, and my monitors set to fullband. this is what my audyssey mic calibrated it to and everything purrs.

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Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I'd start with an SPL meter, and tweak to your liking from there.

07-17-2009, 05:42 PM	#4
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	Those tiny speakers shouldn't even be set as low as 80hz, never mind 60hz.

07-17-2009, 05:47 PM	#6
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	start with your audyssey settings then tweak with an SPL meter to your taste

07-17-2009, 05:54 PM	#7
mtbkr Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:washington(state) Blu-ray collection:65	im there with you. i can never stop dorkin off on my settings. i will run the audyssey mic then readjust from there then two days later i feel the need to do some more. it irritates the wife because i will adjust the speakers as we are watching a movie.

07-17-2009, 05:59 PM	#8
Beaner666 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Hickory Hills, IL USA (Chicagoland)	I have a very similar set-up (Onkyo 606 & Polk RM85). The center channel you can set as low as 100 Hz, but I'd recommend 120 Hz and all the other speakers can really only handle 120 Hz. I set my low pass as high as possible, which on my 606 is 120 Hz. These are small satellite speakers not meant to handle frequencies as low as 80 Hz or lower.

07-18-2009, 01:33 AM	#17
ChoosyLobster Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Miami Fl Blu-ray collection:326 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	hey everyone i want to thank you for all the help and suggestions =P

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