Denon 2803

acdds
acdds Posts: 253
edited August 2003 in Electronics
Is it normal not to get any sound out of the 2803 until the volume hit around the -35db level? I have never owned a good receiver before and never had to turn the volume control up that high to get sound.

Thanks
Receiver = Denon AVR-3803
DVD = Denon DV-2900
Fronts = SDA SRS 2.3TL's
(Carver m1.5t)
Center = CSi40
Side surrounds = Fxi30's
Sony 12" sub
TV = Hitachi 57F500

Bedroom rig:
Pioneer SX-1050 receiver
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  • Double_S
    Double_S Posts: 56
    edited August 2003
    Is it totally silent until that point? I have a 2803 and I can start to hear stereo at about -70 or so. For movies I start to hear sound at around -55 to -50. If you are not hearing anything until -35 I would say there is definately something wrong.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2003
    It's not normal, and I'd check my speaker wiring ... and any other connection points until the problem is resolved.

    When is this happening? In ALL modes and sources? In ALL speakers? Is this happening when running your mains in direct mode, using your favorite FM radio station? Reds are going to reds and blacks are going to blacks? It isn't normal, so start the troubleshooting process.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • acdds
    acdds Posts: 253
    edited August 2003
    Thanks for the info. I checked again and the sound was faint but audible @ -65db for stereo and -55db for movies. I hooked it up so quick that I just sat back and expected to be blasted off my couch. When I stuck my ear next to the speaker I could hear sound at those levels. Thanks again for the replies!
    Receiver = Denon AVR-3803
    DVD = Denon DV-2900
    Fronts = SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    (Carver m1.5t)
    Center = CSi40
    Side surrounds = Fxi30's
    Sony 12" sub
    TV = Hitachi 57F500

    Bedroom rig:
    Pioneer SX-1050 receiver
    Rti38's
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited August 2003
    It does not sound like you have gone through calibration as yet. This may be contributing to the low output.
    More later,
    Tour...
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    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
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  • acdds
    acdds Posts: 253
    edited August 2003
    Thanks everyone for their input. As far as calibration goes, 1. What do I need to do it (I was reading other threads and a SPL meter and a test disc seem s necessary) 2.Do I buy a digital or analog SPL meter, 3. What are the steps necessary to actually adjust each speaker?
    I was trying to get all this info from other threads but couldn't quite put together all the pieces in a confident manner! I would greatly appreciate someone posting a comprehensive guide to calibration, maybe in a new thread, so it can be there for other newbies too! Thanks!
    Receiver = Denon AVR-3803
    DVD = Denon DV-2900
    Fronts = SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    (Carver m1.5t)
    Center = CSi40
    Side surrounds = Fxi30's
    Sony 12" sub
    TV = Hitachi 57F500

    Bedroom rig:
    Pioneer SX-1050 receiver
    Rti38's
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited August 2003
    The procedure has been posted many times here. Below is the link to one of the best explanations by Dr. Spec about halfway down.

    Edit: http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=93102#post93102

    The Radio Shack analog SPL meter is the best value. The Avia and Sound & Vision test discs are the most popular here.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • acdds
    acdds Posts: 253
    edited August 2003
    Thanks for that link!
    Receiver = Denon AVR-3803
    DVD = Denon DV-2900
    Fronts = SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    (Carver m1.5t)
    Center = CSi40
    Side surrounds = Fxi30's
    Sony 12" sub
    TV = Hitachi 57F500

    Bedroom rig:
    Pioneer SX-1050 receiver
    Rti38's
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