Speaker settings for 7.1 Surround Sound

vegas77
vegas77 Posts: 1
edited January 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Newbee here. I am hoping someoneone could help me set up my speaker settings for my surround sound room.

I have 2 tsi500 for my fronts
csi400 for my center
rsi for my rears and sides.
I am running a vsx43tx pioneer elite reciver

I need help on how high to have the speaker levels, delay, ect..

I do not think this reciever comes with a auto set up mic type thing.
Is there anything I can buy to help me with my set up.
Much appreciated for any help.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    Set all the speakers to small and your sub to 80hz.

    Set the distances for the speakers from your listening location.

    That should be it.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited January 2011
    Go to a nearby RadioShack and pick up a digital SPL meter. Use that to calibrate all of your speaker levels. Then either keep it or return it.

    So many people overlook setting levels. It makes a huge difference.
    - Computer Rig -
    YAΘIN MS-20L, polkaudio RT5

    - Main Rig -
    Pioneer SC-37, Overnight Sensations, Samsung 52" LCD

    - Currently In Progress -
    Curt Campbell's Uluwatu LCR, LMS Ultra Gjallarhorn, JBL W15GTi stereo subs, 2.1 entertainment system for the gf
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