It's amazing what little things can do...

Mjr7531
Mjr7531 Posts: 856
edited August 2005 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Such as placement and calibration. I moved my surrounds to a proper position from their original spot (see my showcase here ) to a wall placement, and I turned down my sub, it was rather bloated, upgraded the receiver and then used the simple EZset that comes with the HK AV235.

Wow! What a difference, I was quite pleased with what I have now, (I'm still getting my new SVS on Friday though ;))
Movie come out great, the room sounds bigger!
The moral of the story: 15 minutes or so of calibration will carry you a loooong way.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited July 2005
    the new h/k receiver's ez set is surprisingly accurate given what it is. I like it too. Not to mention the actual receiver.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by Mjr7531
    The moral of the story: 15 minutes or so of calibration will carry you a loooong way.


    Exactly.....
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • bigjoe77
    bigjoe77 Posts: 3
    edited July 2005
    what is ez set, I never used a HK
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited July 2005
    bigjoe77 wrote:
    what is ez set, I never used a HK

    EZ set is a proprietary calibration system made by HK. It started with a microphone within the remote (still available/ used on lower models) and has now evolved into a stand alone mic that plugs into the reciever (used on higher models).
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • MaxxuM
    MaxxuM Posts: 31
    edited August 2005
    I finally settled on the H/K AVR 635 over the Denon 3805 – got it at a ‘very’ low price from a friend – and I was impressed with the EzSet/EQ but it was a little tedious. When I finally got serious about calibration and took out my testing/calibration CDs I was surprised at how accurate the EzSet was; I only had to make minor adjustments (thought it may have been largely due to my room already being acoustically treated).

    There was one (hidden) downside to this receiver which I’m not sure is present in the Denon. H/K touts and Amp (electric) driven amps and it showed in my electric bill – it went up $80! Now I only turn it on when watching digital surround sound movies and DVD’s. Anyone planning on getting the 635 receiver be aware that it draws over 500 watts of power at moderate volumes and upwards of 1000w at max volume! If my receiver was converted to light bulbs it would light my entire house!

    I think the 235 draws an average of 200-300w at moderate volumes – so watch the electric bill :)
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  • BrentMcGhee
    BrentMcGhee Posts: 548
    edited August 2005
    WOW!!! i never thought that a single component would make that much of a difference on an electric bill. But then again i do not have to pay an electric bill so what the hell do i know :D
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited August 2005
    MaxxuM wrote:
    There was one (hidden) downside to this receiver which I’m not sure is present in the Denon. H/K touts and Amp (electric) driven amps and it showed in my electric bill – it went up $80! Now I only turn it on when watching digital surround sound movies and DVD’s. Anyone planning on getting the 635 receiver be aware that it draws over 500 watts of power at moderate volumes and upwards of 1000w at max volume! If my receiver was converted to light bulbs it would light my entire house!

    With everything else equal/same (AirCond use, etc) your new HK raised your bill $80/mnth?

    Damn!
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited August 2005
    $80??? How much is power where you live? 1000 watts*720 hours in a month/1000*$.08 (typical cost per kilowatt hour) still only gives $57.60.

    I kinda doubt you had that amp going full out 24/7 for a month.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited August 2005
    Thank you unc... I wasn't going to do the math myself but you definitely proved your point.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • MaxxuM
    MaxxuM Posts: 31
    edited August 2005
    unc2701 wrote:
    $80??? How much is power where you live? 1000 watts*720 hours in a month/1000*$.08 (typical cost per kilowatt hour) still only gives $57.60.

    I kinda doubt you had that amp going full out 24/7 for a month.


    Do’h! I spoke to my wife yesterday and she happened to mention that her sister has been bringing her clothes to dry at our house for a few weeks while I was at work – grrrrrrr :mad: . I did the math and it looks like the AVR only lifted my bill around $50. My electric rate is a whopping .129 in this area – I think it’s the second highest in the state.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,649
    edited August 2005
    Might be a few other electric powered devices your wife isn't telling you about.
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  • BrentMcGhee
    BrentMcGhee Posts: 548
    edited August 2005
    F1nut wrote:
    Might be a few other electric powered devices your wife isn't telling you about.

    Don't those run on batteries? :D
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