PB12-Plus/2 and Avia DVD
Snagglepuss1318
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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 Has anyone found that the Avia DVD is outdated and not very useful for a 7.1 Home Theater?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?
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 Has anyone found that the Avia DVD is outdated and not very useful for a 7.1 Home Theater?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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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 -
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.Terps Swimming!
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 -
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.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
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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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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?engtaz
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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.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580