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  • inthewoods
    inthewoods Posts: 54
    edited February 2011
    Run the 505 unfiltered and use the top sub out on the 608. Then crank the filter all the way up on the 505 (just to be safe), and start with the volume a little over 1/2.

    This way you can control the crossover point via the 608. Run Audyssey to get a good starting point then make final tweaks. Audyssey originally set everything on my system at 40 hertz, but then I changed it to 80 hertz with the sub at 90 hertz.
    Panasonic 58" Viera S2 Plasma | Onkyo TX-SR608 | Monitor 70 Series II | CS2 | PSW505 | RC60i
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  • buccidiego
    buccidiego Posts: 75
    edited February 2011
    Welcome
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited February 2011
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    OK....trying to figure out how to word my question.

    I am not trying to bi-amp/bi-wire anything. Looking at the set-up guide for the 608 I have L/R front terminals and L/R rear surround terminals. One is a positive and the other is a negative but only two for left (+,-) and two for right (+,-). Now if I look on the back of the 60's & 40's each of these have four terminals and they are hooked together by a angled piece on metal.

    My question is do I leave these hooked the way they are and connect the wire from the receiver to the top two terminals or is this set-up for something different than what i am trying to run, just a simple 5.1 system.
    inthewoods wrote: »
    You're fine... leave the metal jumper. You take that jumper out when you bi-amp the speaker.

    Right, I believe that's what I mentioned in post #16 :smile:
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    I'd just run the wires from the receiver to the upper two posts and leave the bridge connected.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited February 2011
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    Another silly question......:confused:

    My amp came today....yeah! Getting so close I can taste it. I wanted to hook the speakers to an old Sony receiver I am using now last night and the wife talked me out of it, she said quit being so impatient. Then said "we'll all be deaf soon enough".

    Do you prefer filtered or unfiltered for subwoofer and why? I notice on the back the is filtered and unfiltered and I am getting mixed reviews about which is better.

    Is it just a choice of the way it sounds to your ears or a good reason to run either??

    Its funny how some people think that just because you can rattle the rafters with your setup,that you will 24-7. I find I like watching a show at a nice easy listening level through my humble setup, is just great.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • inthewoods
    inthewoods Posts: 54
    edited February 2011
    nevermind... :redface:
    Panasonic 58" Viera S2 Plasma | Onkyo TX-SR608 | Monitor 70 Series II | CS2 | PSW505 | RC60i
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    inthewoods wrote: »
    nevermind... :redface:

    Not trying to ruffle anyone's feathers, just proves that everyone's taste are different. I have a 2 yr old and probably will not play it loud alot anyway, but not to say what might happen when she is in town with Mom.

    I have read a few articles and it seems that if you have a little knowledge of this stuff, then go unfiltered. If you are like me set it up filtered and let it play a little while and then maybe change it up some to suit your taste.

    Isn't Tuesday here already, I have a room full of speakers, wire and no receiver. I think I need a drink.... :biggrin:

    Thanks for everyone's advice and opinions, you guys ALL rock.
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • inthewoods
    inthewoods Posts: 54
    edited February 2011
    I feel your pain... I had a room full of speakers too because my receiver was stuck in a UPS truck during the big snow storm the week before super bowl!
    Panasonic 58" Viera S2 Plasma | Onkyo TX-SR608 | Monitor 70 Series II | CS2 | PSW505 | RC60i
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    I'd just run the wires from the receiver to the upper two posts and leave the bridge connected.

    I saw this and then post #17 through me for a loop. Not real sure if bi-wired or 4" from post was what got me or mentioning bi-amping. Anyway I hopefully have enough understanding to at least get the speakers wired and then work with setting receiver.
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    inthewoods wrote: »
    I feel your pain... I had a room full of speakers too because my receiver was stuck in a UPS truck during the big snow storm the week before super bowl!

    That had to have been tough, I called UPS today to see if they could get it here tomorrow..... :biggrin:

    Needless to say I am waiting, patiently, until Tuesday. Which is good the AM-40's will be here on Tuesday as well so I can get them mounted before running audessey on everything.
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited February 2011
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    I saw this and then post #17 through me for a loop. Not real sure if bi-wired or 4" from post was what got me or mentioning bi-amping. Anyway I hopefully have enough understanding to at least get the speakers wired and then work with setting receiver.

    Sorry about that. It's said that bi-wiring (running two sets of wires from the same receiver posts to four different terminals of the same speaker) really does no good, I did a mock job at bi-wiring to see for myself, not much difference if any that I've noticed.

    My receiver will allow me to bi-amp the speakers (i.e. wires from the L channel on the receiver to the bottom terminals of the speaker, and wires from the rear surround terminals on the receiver to the upper terminals on the speaker, so I'm going to give that a try to see if I hear any changes.
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    That had to have been tough, I called UPS today to see if they could get it here tomorrow..... :biggrin:

    Needless to say I am waiting, patiently, until Tuesday. Which is good the AM-40's will be here on Tuesday as well so I can get them mounted before running audessey on everything.

    I too feel your pain, I ordered my new sub last Friday, my appointment for pick up is for tomorrow, at least the shipping co. has the delivery time narrowed down from 11am to 3pm, yea-o-yea, welcome home Empire.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • inthewoods
    inthewoods Posts: 54
    edited February 2011
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    My receiver will allow me to bi-amp the speakers (i.e. wires from the L channel on the receiver to the bottom terminals of the speaker, and wires from the rear surround terminals on the receiver to the upper terminals on the speaker, so I'm going to give that a try to see if I hear any changes.

    I did just that tonight with no difference in sound...
    inthewoods wrote: »
    Okay I just did an unofficial dB test with my Android phone.

    The 608 returned exactly the same dB when playing a song in 2.0 stereo on both bi-wired and normal wiring. I also could not hear a difference in audio quality between the two.
    Panasonic 58" Viera S2 Plasma | Onkyo TX-SR608 | Monitor 70 Series II | CS2 | PSW505 | RC60i
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited February 2011
    inthewoods wrote: »
    I did just that tonight with no difference in sound...

    Thanks for the heads up, I've got an 807 so I'm going to check it out for myself in case the extra power might have anything to do with it.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    I too feel your pain, I ordered my new sub last Friday, my appointment for pick up is for tomorrow, at least the shipping co. has the delivery time narrowed down from 11am to 3pm, yea-o-yea, welcome home Empire.

    You lucky dog, you....lololl. I have tried, to no avail, calling UPS to hurry my shipment. I think now they are avoiding my calls.

    I told my wife we are going out of town this weekend as I don't think I can stand sitting there looking at all these speakers and no way to play them yet.

    I am asking alot of dumb questions but have always paid someone to install my system, tired of doing that and want to try and learn myself. I do understand how the wrong settings and volume can blow speakers, as I fried four satellites and the sub. from a bose accoustmas 10 set back in 2001. The remainder of this set-up is what I am replacing now.

    This forum rocks and is the main reason I decided to go Polk. Everyone is very helpful and if your checkbook is heavy enough will set you up with a mind-blowing system.

    Good luck with your Sub. and keep us informed on your bi-amping ventures.
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited February 2011
    inthewoods wrote: »
    I did just that tonight with no difference in sound...
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    You lucky dog, you....lololl. I have tried, to no avail, calling UPS to hurry my shipment. I think now they are avoiding my calls.

    Good luck with your Sub. and keep us informed on your bi-amping ventures.

    Well, I bi-amped the 70's with my 807 and got the new Empire set up. I demo'd Hulk bluray, oh my gosh, the sound is incredible, the new sub is jacked up in major fasion. I played the Wolfman bluray, demo'd the asylum scene, when wolfie runs along the rooftops and then stops on the rooftop statue and howls at the moon, whoa, chills, the 70's and center were shining, the 70's had the howling echoes sounding like they were in my house for real, I'm digg'n this. I won't leave the fronts bi-amped, once the 40's show up, I'll go back to a 7.2 but for now, I'll enjoy the new 5.2 set up.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • acchen
    acchen Posts: 11
    edited February 2011
    Welcome
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited February 2011
    acchen wrote: »
    Welcome

    Why thank you :biggrin:
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    acchen wrote: »
    Welcome

    Thanks, Enjoying every minute of it.

    Another silly question. I have read and reread the PSW505 manual and there is nothing about the Phase switch on the back of the sub, what the hell!!!
    I am glad the GREAT folks at clubpolk are here to help out :biggrin:

    There are two settings on the phase switch, 1 states 0' and the other states 180', which one do you choose and what is it's purpose?? Thanks again for the continued support and COME ON TUESDAY!!
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • inthewoods
    inthewoods Posts: 54
    edited February 2011
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    There are two settings on the phase switch, 1 states 0' and the other states 180', which one do you choose and what is it's purpose?? Thanks again for the continued support and COME ON TUESDAY!!
    That depends on your room... Just try it out and choose the one that sounds better. :cool:
    Panasonic 58" Viera S2 Plasma | Onkyo TX-SR608 | Monitor 70 Series II | CS2 | PSW505 | RC60i
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    inthewoods wrote: »
    That depends on your room... Just try it out and choose the one that sounds better. :cool:

    Thanks inthewoods, I am sure it will all come together. Just very anxious to get this thing booming.

    A little shaken though. I just left Onkyo website looking at the TX-SR608 and it is showing this

    Key features
    175 W/Ch at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA

    WHD: 435 x 176 x 329 mm

    I have tried real hard to keep everything at the same ohms and could have sworn that I saw this receiver @ 8 ohms. Have I messed up?? :eek:
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited February 2011
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    Thanks inthewoods, I am sure it will all come together. Just very anxious to get this thing booming.

    A little shaken though. I just left Onkyo website looking at the TX-SR608 and it is showing this

    Key features
    175 W/Ch at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA

    WHD: 435 x 176 x 329 mm

    I have tried real hard to keep everything at the same ohms and could have sworn that I saw this receiver @ 8 ohms. Have I messed up?? :eek:

    No. Your fine. As long as you dont try to run 4 ohm speakers off the Onkyo your fine. If you run 8ohm, or 6ohm (thought I would stick with 8) you should have no problems.

    Ohms only matter if the speakers have a lower ohm rating than the reciever. Not the other way around
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    No. Your fine. As long as you dont try to run 4 ohm speakers off the Onkyo your fine. If you run 8ohm, or 6ohm (thought I would stick with 8) you should have no problems.

    Ohms only matter if the speakers have a lower ohm rating than the reciever. Not the other way around

    Wheewww! Thanks Endershadow, looking forward to getting this bad boy up and going tomorrow.

    Everyone who helps on this forum ROCKS in my book.
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited February 2011
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    Wheewww!
    Everyone who helps on this forum ROCKS in my book.

    Actually, I prefer to Country and Western, but thank you very much :biggrin:
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Actually, I prefer to Country and Western, but thank you very much :biggrin:

    I listen to a broad range of music, but mostly country myself.

    Just found out the UPS gods are against me... :mad: They said my package had exceptions....lololl. It was left at one of the UPS terminals and would not be delivered until tomorrow. I guess this gives me time to install the M40 mounts tonight and go ahead and run all my wiring. &%*@ UPS.

    Trying to figure out what would be the best movie to try out as our first movie, wife was asking me that ealier. I told her probably Transformers or Days of Thunder. Any other suggestions??
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited February 2011
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    I listen to a broad range of music, but mostly country myself.

    Just found out the UPS gods are against me... :mad: They said my package had exceptions....lololl. It was left at one of the UPS terminals and would not be delivered until tomorrow. I guess this gives me time to install the M40 mounts tonight and go ahead and run all my wiring. &%*@ UPS.

    Trying to figure out what would be the best movie to try out as our first movie, wife was asking me that ealier. I told her probably Transformers or Days of Thunder. Any other suggestions??

    Terminator Salvation, Master and Commander, Saving Private Ryan, the Matrix....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited February 2011
    wkdwarrior98 wrote: »
    I listen to a broad range of music, but mostly country myself.

    Just found out the UPS gods are against me... :mad: They said my package had exceptions....lololl. It was left at one of the UPS terminals and would not be delivered until tomorrow. I guess this gives me time to install the M40 mounts tonight and go ahead and run all my wiring. &%*@ UPS.

    Trying to figure out what would be the best movie to try out as our first movie, wife was asking me that ealier. I told her probably Transformers or Days of Thunder. Any other suggestions??

    Stupid UPS, why would they make you suffer?

    Transformers sound good, I like the suggestion of Terminator Salvation, the Hulk, Wolfman, heck, just watch them all :smile:
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Terminator Salvation, Master and Commander, Saving Private Ryan, the Matrix....
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Stupid UPS, why would they make you suffer?

    Transformers sound good, I like the suggestion of Terminator Salvation, the Hulk, Wolfman, heck, just watch them all :smile:


    Thanks for the ideas and yes I am sure we will watch them all. Have most of those already and Redbox is a mile away... :biggrin:

    I think I called UPS once too many times last week and they flagged my package. I needed to run the wires anyway and this will give me time to do that and tag everything without wanting to just hook it up.
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited February 2011
    I would definitely go with the crawl space idea. If you can fish the wires up through the wall that is. It will be much cleaner with higher WAF.

    As for the metal jumpers, take them off and either strip your wire to run through both binding posts or get some banana plugs from monoprice (which you should do anyway) and create your own jumpers from a small run a speaker wire. It DOES make a difference; those metal jumpers are crap.

    Nice setup and welcome to CP!
    Peace,
    Paul
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    I would definitely go with the crawl space idea. If you can fish the wires up through the wall that is. It will be much cleaner with higher WAF.

    As for the metal jumpers, take them off and either strip your wire to run through both binding posts or get some banana plugs from monoprice (which you should do anyway) and create your own jumpers from a small run a speaker wire. It DOES make a difference; those metal jumpers are crap.

    Nice setup and welcome to CP!
    Peace,
    Paul

    Thank for the Welcome, my wife claims I am addicted to this site.

    I have some solid 12ga wire that I could use to loop them with, or is stranded better?? I also have some small sheets of copper I could cut to match those metal jumpers and use that instead.....hhmmmmm.

    I ran the wires last night and just drilled a hole in the very corners of the walls and ran the wire up, using wiremold I am going to paint it this weekend along with a few other places that have been scratched. The way it is done you can't even see where it comes in and the wife is HAPPY.. :biggrin:

    Receiver is on UPS truck as I type, hmmmm might have to leave work early as my throat is already hurting... :wink:
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    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    Must have something set wrong.

    I finally got my receiver today and hooked everything up. I ran the Audessy hook-up placing the microphone all over the room letting it do the settings, then I saved it. I have some HDMI cables ordered but for now just doing audio out with coax, made those changes on the receiver. I can hear things if I turn it up to 45-50+, anything lower than 45 you can hear a pin drop.

    What have I done or better yet not done.

    I have all the speakers hooked up using banana plugs and during Audessy they played loud even though I had the receiver set on about 3, when Audessy finished is when my troubles began......help!
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    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • inthewoods
    inthewoods Posts: 54
    edited February 2011
    I had to do more tuning after running Audessy. I'll post my settings later tonight. We're currently watching tv with the sound at 30...
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