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tlinnert · 12-06-2008, 03:55 AM

I have a few observations and questions. First, everything sounds great but unfortunately I have realized I REALLY need a sub! I put in transformers for my first TrueHD experience and the lack of bass was noticeable. When I ran Audessy on my receiver it set all my speakers to Full Band. Is that okay to do? Do I need to set my speakers to large or small or do anything else besides what Audessy did? I listened to transformers at around 50, is that about right?

So far I'm really happy but I know there are some tweaks I could be doing. I just dont have all that much experience with this. Also I noticed a definite hum coming through my speakers when the movie stopped which worried me. If anyone has any suggestions for initial setup with my equipment I would certaintly appreciate it. Thanks!

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 04:08 AM

All speakers on full band sounds about right for a quad Monitor 60 and CS2 setup. 50 sounds good volume wise.

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 04:09 AM

It also sounds like you're the ideal candidate for an A2-300.

tlinnert · 12-06-2008, 04:21 AM

I definitely need a sub Driver. I just watched a couple parts of "Sunshine" and when I stopped the movie there was this intermitent clicking sound in my speakers. Any ideas on what that could be?

CasualKiller · 12-06-2008, 04:25 AM

Are you turning off your DRC and Night Modes?

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 04:36 AM

Clicking of your speakers or clicking of your receiver? Which ones?

tlinnert · 12-06-2008, 04:40 AM

clicking coming through the speakers. I think it might just have been my APC trimming.

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 04:53 AM

It may have been that then.

tlinnert · 12-06-2008, 05:05 AM

So I hooked up my Onkyo 606, ran the audessy and then immediately put in a movie. Did I miss a lot of other critical setup info?

tlinnert · 12-06-2008, 05:23 AM

Casual, how do I make sure I've turned off my DRC and late night modes?

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 05:28 AM

DRC is on your PS3 which I believe you can disable in the audio section and night mode would be a feature on your receiver if it has it.

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlinnert

So I hooked up my Onkyo 606, ran the audessy and then immediately put in a movie. Did I miss a lot of other critical setup info?

I don't think you missed anything except for the subwoofer.

12-06-2008, 03:55 AM	#1
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	Just set up my HT system I have a few observations and questions. First, everything sounds great but unfortunately I have realized I REALLY need a sub! I put in transformers for my first TrueHD experience and the lack of bass was noticeable. When I ran Audessy on my receiver it set all my speakers to Full Band. Is that okay to do? Do I need to set my speakers to large or small or do anything else besides what Audessy did? I listened to transformers at around 50, is that about right? So far I'm really happy but I know there are some tweaks I could be doing. I just dont have all that much experience with this. Also I noticed a definite hum coming through my speakers when the movie stopped which worried me. If anyone has any suggestions for initial setup with my equipment I would certaintly appreciate it. Thanks!

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12-06-2008, 04:08 AM	#2
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	All speakers on full band sounds about right for a quad Monitor 60 and CS2 setup. 50 sounds good volume wise.

12-06-2008, 04:09 AM	#3
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	It also sounds like you're the ideal candidate for an A2-300.

12-06-2008, 04:21 AM	#4
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	I definitely need a sub Driver. I just watched a couple parts of "Sunshine" and when I stopped the movie there was this intermitent clicking sound in my speakers. Any ideas on what that could be?

12-06-2008, 04:25 AM	#5
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	Are you turning off your DRC and Night Modes?

12-06-2008, 04:36 AM	#6
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Clicking of your speakers or clicking of your receiver? Which ones?

12-06-2008, 04:40 AM	#7
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	clicking coming through the speakers. I think it might just have been my APC trimming.

12-06-2008, 04:53 AM	#8
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	It may have been that then.

12-06-2008, 05:05 AM	#9
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	So I hooked up my Onkyo 606, ran the audessy and then immediately put in a movie. Did I miss a lot of other critical setup info?

12-06-2008, 05:23 AM	#10
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	Casual, how do I make sure I've turned off my DRC and late night modes?

12-06-2008, 05:28 AM	#11
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	DRC is on your PS3 which I believe you can disable in the audio section and night mode would be a feature on your receiver if it has it.

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