New to the Obsession - Page 2

Butch · 04-04-2008

Its obvious that you and I have something in common; Our listening space is horizontally challenged. I would, at the very least, move the front pair of speakers so that the front edges are no less than flush with the front of your cabinetry. Take the advice given elsewhere in this post and purchase a Radio Shack analog SPL meter. A visit to Chesky Records at www.Chesky.com to purchase the Ultimate DVD Surround Sound Sampler and 5.1 Set Up Disc will help you feel as though you've got your money's worth out of the SPL meter. There is a lot of information on this DVD in plain terms that we mortals can understand which will definitely add to your understanding and enjoyment of this curse/hobby. The 5.1 Set Up section of the DVD will help you overcome your center channel's weakness.

Remember, its not the destination, its the getting there wherein the fun lies.

R-Star · 04-04-2008

I moved the front speakers out to the corners of the room and toed them in a bit to point to the listener. Everything is also wired independantly now as well. After playing around with my old center, I decided to pick up a Paradigm to get better voice levels. With the speakers spread out, speaker levels tweaked, and new center, it sounds much better.

Quick question. I picked up a sub wire when I got home, before looking at the back of the actual sub. Turns out it only has the red white RCA connects. I currently have it wired from the sub preout on my reciever to only one of the RCA connects. Is there a better way of hooking that up?

Thanks for the link to Chesky, Ill check it out.

kennyt · 04-04-2008

Generally you only need one RCA to your sub for HT.

R-Star · 04-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyt

Generally you only need one RCA to your sub for HT.

Does it matter which RCA I hook up to on the sub? The L or R?

kennyt · 04-04-2008

Depends on the subwoofer but generally it is the left channel. Check your manual.

R-Star · 04-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyt

Depends on the subwoofer but generally it is the left channel. Check your manual.

Currently hooked up to the left. Thanks Kenny.

04-04-2008	#7
Butch Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma Posts: 79	Re: New to the Obsession Its obvious that you and I have something in common; Our listening space is horizontally challenged. I would, at the very least, move the front pair of speakers so that the front edges are no less than flush with the front of your cabinetry. Take the advice given elsewhere in this post and purchase a Radio Shack analog SPL meter. A visit to Chesky Records at www.Chesky.com to purchase the Ultimate DVD Surround Sound Sampler and 5.1 Set Up Disc will help you feel as though you've got your money's worth out of the SPL meter. There is a lot of information on this DVD in plain terms that we mortals can understand which will definitely add to your understanding and enjoyment of this curse/hobby. The 5.1 Set Up section of the DVD will help you overcome your center channel's weakness. Remember, its not the destination, its the getting there wherein the fun lies.

04-04-2008	#8
R-Star Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada Posts: 13	Re: New to the Obsession I moved the front speakers out to the corners of the room and toed them in a bit to point to the listener. Everything is also wired independantly now as well. After playing around with my old center, I decided to pick up a Paradigm to get better voice levels. With the speakers spread out, speaker levels tweaked, and new center, it sounds much better. Quick question. I picked up a sub wire when I got home, before looking at the back of the actual sub. Turns out it only has the red white RCA connects. I currently have it wired from the sub preout on my reciever to only one of the RCA connects. Is there a better way of hooking that up? Thanks for the link to Chesky, Ill check it out.

04-04-2008	#9
kennyt Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,418	Re: New to the Obsession Generally you only need one RCA to your sub for HT. __________________ Ken Taraszka, MD Associate Editor HomeTheaterReview

04-04-2008	#11
kennyt Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,418	Re: New to the Obsession Depends on the subwoofer but generally it is the left channel. Check your manual. __________________ Ken Taraszka, MD Associate Editor HomeTheaterReview

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