Any last minute words of advice; NEW GEAR has Arrived!!

64met
64met Posts: 63
edited December 2007 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Guys,

Man, what a great day! First my Rti10's get delivered a full day earlier than expected and my Onkyo 805 arrived as well! Anyway, this is my new setup:

RTi10's

FXi3

CSi5

Any last minute pointers about speaker settings and general connection help would be appreciated! I read on another site about investing in some sort of sound leveler? I guess what folks were saying is that Audssey was running into some issues while calibrating in the beginning.

Thanks!
Dedicated HT: JVC RS-2 Proj; Carada 104' fixed screen; Yamaha RXZ-7; Outlaw 7 X 200; Toshiba HDXA2; Blu Ray Panasonic 30; Polk Rti10's;
Csi5; Fxi3 and Outlaw LFM1X Sub; RTi Universal RC
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,184
    edited December 2007
    Just connect everything up with the gear powered down and then enjoy!

    Congratulations!
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2007
    I would still buy a Radio Shack SPL meter to calibrate the system, that way you get the very best out of your components. Invest in quality grade speaker wire and Interconnects as well. And as the others have said, sit back and enjoy.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited December 2007
    What sub are you using (if any)?
    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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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2007
    64met, wire everything up.. then if your Onkyo has a auto calibrate for the speakers.. run that then sit back and enjoy a movie or some music.

    congrats on your set up.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • 64met
    64met Posts: 63
    edited December 2007
    Mcloki... My sub is the Polk 404; e/thing went good tonight... watched Shooter in HD.. speakers sound great... just getting used to the Onkyo as well though... will test more tomorrow.

    Have a nice weekend!
    Dedicated HT: JVC RS-2 Proj; Carada 104' fixed screen; Yamaha RXZ-7; Outlaw 7 X 200; Toshiba HDXA2; Blu Ray Panasonic 30; Polk Rti10's;
    Csi5; Fxi3 and Outlaw LFM1X Sub; RTi Universal RC
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,793
    edited December 2007
    Hey Sal. What kinda bush league set us that?:p
    Just like Matt in the corner said, "Sexy!".
    64, looks like you're off to great start. Just let your ears to the talking and enjoy your new toys.
    And Welcome.
    Lightman Russ
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  • reberly
    reberly Posts: 173
    edited December 2007
    I enjoyed my 805 for probably 6 months on the built in speaker setup using the mic. Not until I joined this forum did I realize that there may be better music to be had out of my system. I did buy a Radio Shak SPL and the db's for each speaker did end up being different. I like the SPL settings better and often I swear one speaker isn't working because the sound is matched so well from both I cant distinguish it coming directly from either speaker. If that makes any sense to you.

    Enjoy for ahwile before you start geting upgraditis
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Polk LSi15 , LSiC, LSiFX
    Parasound Halo A52
    Panasonic 42'' Plasma
    Oppo BDP-83
    Sonos
    Panamax 4300
    Audioquest cables
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  • 64met
    64met Posts: 63
    edited December 2007
    Ok guys... stupid question... BUT I ran the Audessey from my Onkyo 805 and will re-run later again but I noticed in the speaker setting menu is says:

    Impedeance 6 ohms (only other choice is 4)

    Speaker Type -Bi Amp (Only other choice is normal)

    I am running the rti10 with fxi3 and csi5... so based on my speakers is the above correct?

    Thxs!
    Dedicated HT: JVC RS-2 Proj; Carada 104' fixed screen; Yamaha RXZ-7; Outlaw 7 X 200; Toshiba HDXA2; Blu Ray Panasonic 30; Polk Rti10's;
    Csi5; Fxi3 and Outlaw LFM1X Sub; RTi Universal RC
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