Avr 7300 with Caver 500mt?

Pinktulip7
Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
edited November 2004 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
If I use the preamp to produce more power to the front speaker
what will happen when I watch movie with 7.1 surrounded mode?
Do I have to unplug speakers cable from Carver and connect with
HK Avr 7300?or any other option?
TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • gregit
    gregit Posts: 284
    edited November 2004
    if you have adjusted your speakers levels using your sound meter it shouldn't make a difference
    :confused:
    Greg

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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited November 2004
    What do you mean adjusted!!!Is not like preamp means bypassing receiver's Amp?
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2004
    Hello PT,

    If your front speakers can be bi-amped and your receiver still sends power to its amp section when using the pre-outs you can run one set of speaker wires from the Carver to the speakers bottom set of connectors and the speaker wires from the receiver to the top set of binding posts on the speaker, be sure you remove any jumpers from the speakers.

    Or you can just use the pre-outs on the receiver to the Carver then run your front left and right mains with it and use the receiver to run the other five speakers. No need to unhook anything.

    A little more info about the entire system, speaker types would be helpful.

    And welcome to Club Polk.

    RT1
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2004
    PT7,
    Simmer down... Speaker calibration is a given in HT set up. Calibrating will insure that your beefed up mains, be they on the Carver alone or in a bi-amp arrangement on your 12's, are balanced at one SPL with the rest of your HT speakers on the HK's other channels.

    That said, there's no guarantee that the Carver's response curve to changes in input voltages is identical to your HK's amp section. In fact I can guarantee it's not identical. What matters is whether or not you can hear any differences. Its highly unlikely that you will, but there is only one way to be sure...
    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
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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited November 2004
    You are making no sense...
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2004
    Not the first time, won't be the last.

    Gregit, steered you correctly. Here's a link to a thread on calibrating your HT.
    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=93102#post93102

    Take a look at it, paying particular attention to Doc Spec's posts, and if you have specific questions, post them 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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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited November 2004
    My question was never answered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Question was when I connect Carver 500-MT with HK AVR 7300 Preout playing dvd movie with 7.1 surround sound produce by which device?While watching movie sound from front speaker coming from HK AVR 7300 OR Carver 500MT?
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • gregit
    gregit Posts: 284
    edited November 2004
    1. Showing a bit of respect goes a long way, especially if you're asking for help. The "tone" of your posts is somewhat rude.

    2. Your questions were indeed answered, perhaps you just don't understand the answers.

    Have a happy turkey day....
    Greg

    My System
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2004
    Ok, here goes......

    Your HK acts as a preamp and you can set the speaker level for each of your channels in there somewhere. This will allow the same volume to be heard from each speaker reguardless of speaker efficiency or amplifier power.

    Hook your amp up to the pre-outputs on your HK.

    Hook your main speakers up to the carver amp.

    Hook all your other speakers up to the HK.

    Get a spl meter from radio shack and use the speaker level tones built into your HK to make all the speakers play at the same volume.

    Eat lots of turkey.

    Fall asleep watching the movie of your choice.

    Wake up

    switch movies

    make a snack

    fall asleep

    repeat as neccesary.


    Have a great thanksgiving,

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • TheReaper
    TheReaper Posts: 636
    edited November 2004
    As your from New York, I will cut you some slack.

    Assuming the following:

    1) DVD to HK AVR via digital cable
    2) HK AVR left/right PreOuts to Carver Amp via anaolog cables
    3) Center/Left Surround/Right Suround speakers connected to HK AVR outputs
    4) Left/Right speakers connected to Carver Amp outputs

    This is what happens:

    1) Dolby Digital signal gets sent from DVD player to HK AVR
    2) HK AVR decodes signal into 5 signals
    3) HK AVR processes and balances signals
    4) HK AVR sends signals to internal amps for speakers and sends signals to pre-outs on back

    5a 1) HK AVR internal signals from amplifiers amplified and sent to Center/Left Surround/Right Suround speaker outputs
    5a 2) HK AVR output amplified signals run through speaker wires and speakers Center/Left Surround/Right Suround make noise

    5b 1) signals run from HK AVR left/right PreOuts through analog cables to Carver Amp left/right inputs
    5b 2) Carver Amp amplifies left/right signals and sends them to left/right speaker outputs
    5a 3) Carver Amp output amplified signals run through speaker wires and speakers Left/Right make noise

    I hope I didn't make any mistakes.

    PS. and do what McLoki said :)
    Win7 Media Center -> Onkyo TXSR702 -> Polk Rti70
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2004
    Obviously the above two replies will go right over PT's head as well... :rolleyes:

    Think I'll join gregit for a beer and sit this one out...
    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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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited November 2004
    Thanks for your great help except one person that said that I was rude!!You didn't help me at all so why cry?In NY we killed Turkey before cook it!!!!Anyway happy thanks giving day to all...
    and special thanks to TheReaper...
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • gregit
    gregit Posts: 284
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Obviously the above two replies will go right over PT's head as well... :rolleyes:

    Think I'll join gregit for a beer and sit this one out...

    If you hurry you can make it in time for the UT/A&M game..

    GO HORNS!!!!! :D
    Greg

    My System
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2004
    Originally posted by Pinktulip7
    Thanks for your great help except one person that said that I was rude!!You didn't help me at all so why cry?In NY we killed Turkey before cook it!!!!Anyway happy thanks giving day to all...
    and special thanks to TheReaper...

    Yes, your questions WERE answered. If you don't understand what was said, say 'I don't understand'. There is no harm in that.

    Otherwise, don't bother asking questions and we won't bother trying to help you with them.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited November 2004
    That was very cool Dude!!!!Nobody breaking nobody's head to answer my question...Turky is Turky,you can bake it or fry it....
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2004
    No, "Turky" is "Turkey"...

    Thanks, BDT...
    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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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2004
    Bruce,

    I think trying to be hospitable at this point is not worth the effort. Gotta love a guy that asks a question then berates any effort to answer it. Why even bother asking?? :rolleyes:

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2004
    ED Z., me brohamo...
    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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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited November 2004
    I walk alone and follow my shadow at dark!!!!!
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2004
    Keep practicing....that's the only way to make it to Carnegie Hall......:rolleyes:

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Pinktulip7
    Pinktulip7 Posts: 249
    edited November 2004
    Keep it up wise guy..........I walk alone......?
    TV :>Panasonic TC-P55VT50
    RECEIVER :> HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300
    FRONT :> L & R :> POLK RTI A9 500 W
    AMP :1> PARASOUND HALO A21 250 W
    AMP :2> EMOTIVA UPA-1 200 W
    CENTER :> POLK LSiM 706c 250 W
    SURROUND SIDE :> POLK RTi A3 150 W
    SURROUND REAR :>POLK FXI A6 150 W
    DVD PLAYER(HD) :>TOSHIBA HD X-A2
    DVD PLAYER(BLU-RAY) :>Panasonic DMP-UB900
    POWER CONDITIONER :> PANAMAX M5400-EX
    SUBWOOFER :A> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Front
    SUBWOOFER :B> SVS SB16-Ultra 1500 W Rear
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