PB12-Plus/2 and Avia DVD

Snagglepuss1318
Snagglepuss1318 Posts: 61
edited April 2007 in Speakers
Getting ready to take advantage of the overstock sale on the PB12-Plus/2 Piano Black. Im thinking about purchasing the Avia DVD and meter as well.

Some items have already been purchased, but here are my plans:
LsiC
Lsi15s - Fronts
LsiFXs - Surrounds
Lsi9s - Rears
PB12-Plus/2
Sherwood R-972 (when it is released this summer)
Outlaw 7700
Playstation 3
Digital DVR Cable Box
Blue Jeans Cable

1. Has anyone found that the Avia DVD is outdated and not very useful for a 7.1 Home Theater?

2. Is this a good Subwoofer Cable to get from Blue Jeans: 35' - BJC LC-1 Subwoofer Cable?

3. Digital vs. Analog SPL meter, which is better for a complete ROOKIE?
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Comments

  • Schwingding
    Schwingding Posts: 363
    edited April 2007
    The Avia disc is perfectly good for your setup. Any of the functions that you need for the 7.1 channels can/should be handled by your AVR, such as distance, level, etc..

    The Avia test tones will be extremely useful in plotting your frequency response for your sub, whether you choose the analog or digital meter is up to you. I have a digital meter, but wish I'd bought the analog one. It would be easier to read a needle deviating from a set point than read the digital readout as it swings.
    HT/music rig
    Panasonic PX60U 50" plasma
    Yamaha 5990 AVR
    Onix SP3 tube amp
    bunch of Outlaw 2200 monoblocks
    DUAL SVS PB12+/2 subs :eek:
    Denon 3910 DVD/SACD/DVD-A
    DirecTV HR10-250 DVR
    Onix Strata Mini mains
    Mirage OM10 surrounds
    Polk CSi5 center
    Polk SC80 rear surrounds
    Samsung BDP1000 blu-ray player

    Bedroom rig
    Jolida SJ302a tube amp
    Denon 2910 universal player
    Onix Ref 1 monitors
    Velodyne minivee
  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited April 2007
    That looks to be a kick A$$ setup. Im sure you will love the SVS.

    I have the digital SPL meter as well. Kinda wish i had the Analogue, easier to read deviations from a point.
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    HT Setup
    TV: Vizio VX32L
    Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D914
    HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A2
    Fronts: Polk R50s
    Surounds: Polk R30s
    Center: Polk R20's
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39PCi

    2CH Setup
    Integrated: Onix SP3 Tube
    CD Player: Sony CDP-CX355
    Speakers: Onix Strata Mini in PR Finish
    Signal Cable: Classic Speaker, Analog 1 IC

    Headphones
    Grado SR 60, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure e3

    Other Stuff in Use
    Onix xls, Dual Onix x-subs, Onix Ref .5, Dahlquist M903, Teac A-1D, Marantz 1060
  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2007
    That setup should rock, definitely have a great plan. I have the analog meter and it works great. Enjoy that setup, and the PB12 PLus 2 is no chump when it comes to bass. I might add that its huge, but a nice toy to own.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited April 2007
    The digital meter has a line of lights at the bottom of the screen that indicate deviations; works for me. I guess it's a matter of getting used to it.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited April 2007
    Working with test tones, the speakers are easy to setup with a sound meter but the sub is a whole new thing. How is everyone setting up there sub with a sound meter?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2007
    Run test tones from the DVD or built in test tones of AVR then adjust Speaker settings to achieve reference level, 75db from test tones in AVR, 85db if using DVD. Setting up the PB12 plus 2, simply turn gain on sub amp 1/3-1/4 way up(usually first or second notch) then adjust using the gain settings in avr to acheive reference level, pretty simple. You may want to run your sub a little hot, most of people on the forums do here anyway. You can also search the forums here and find some good info also on sub setup, etc.
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