I have a 5.2 set-up, but it doesn’t sound like 5.2

[JBowen]

I just upgraded my living room to all klipsch speakers (see signature for full specs). Finally splurged on the speakers and I have a Denon avr650 receiver. I’ve used the ‘Audysee’ feature as well as tried the manual set-up and while I hear sound from all the speakers. I don’t necessarily hear like I’m surrounded. When I go into the sound levels, all the decibel levels are in the negative when I used the audysee configuration. When I manually put them positive it is louder but still not submersible with back right/left being prominent. I was told I need a better receiver with a better DAC to get the most out of my speakers. Any guidance is appreciated. I’m utilizing my Apple TV 4K and my PlayStation 5 and have Dolby Digital setup *for what it’s worth my room only has three walls, so it’s open on one side.


For those familiar with the Life of Pi movie, there’s a scene with a bunch of fish jumping out for the water. This was the demo I heard at bestbuy and it sounded amazing. I truly heard things behind me on the left or right and I felt submerged. Not getting that here.