LSi speakers and receiver EQ settings

Jeffrey_B

I recently upgraded my speakers to LSi's (LSi9, LSiC, and LSiFX). On my Sony ES30 receiver, I have EQ adjustments for bass (100 - 500hz), mid (100 - 1000hz), and treble (1000 - 10000hz). Has anyone tried EQ'ing their LSi's and if so, what settings have you used (I would guess its really room-dependant). I generally do not use EQ but once in a while it comes in handy. Any help would be appreciated. JEFF

gidrah

Very room dependent. Not only dimensions, but also what's in it. There's also listener preference. Set it however you like. I've EQ'd quite a bit from time to time. What I liked to do is set it, listen for about 3 days. Write down the results and change it. Even if at first it seems to sound worse leave it for about 3 days. Write down the results, change again (or ask somebody else to). I've found myself going back to the initial settings saying, "What the F... was I thinking?".

Nice speakers and receiver. Heads up. People around here tend to think Polk (especially the 4 Ohm LSi) and Sony don't go well together. As long as you don't turn it up too much you shouldn't have a problem.

Most improtantly. Welcome to The Forum!

danger boy

i've read somewhere that you should not use a EQ in home theater... because it colors the sound.. i guess it could happen. I don't have an EQ in my system. for those of you that do... does the EQ affect all channels or just the fronts?

Jeffrey_B

Thanks Gidrah - I was a bit concerned about the 4 ohm and more importantly, the 88 db sensitivity of the LSi's. The Sony has a 4/8 ohm switch so OK there... and even though the ES30 is 80w/channel, I have no problems even at modest volumes (I don't crank it up too often). And I'm glad to join the forum!

Danger Boy - I can only speak to my Sony ES30, but EG settings affect all 5 channels - for that sound field. So, for Cinema A, you can EQ, for Cinema B, for Autoformat, etc.. JEFF

faster100

I had a eq once and it made everything sound not real, and yes i set this 15 ways from sunday. I don't care for them myself, wanna hear what it supposed to sound like..