What's a good setup for 3.1

FittyFieFo
FittyFieFo Posts: 482
edited January 2009 in Troubleshooting
Hey guys, I'm having troubles figuring out what setup to use. I normally used 2.1 Stereo on my receiver. I recently purchased a Csi5, now I'm having trouble picking a set up. My subwoofer doesn't seem to be working, but when I do the calibration test with the optimizer mic, it receives a good signal for the subwoofer. When I watch a movie or play music, the subwoofer doesn't seem to produce any bass.

It did work when I had 2 RTi 10's (2.1 Stereo).

Any solutions? Do I use 7.1 Stereo???

Any help will be helpful, thanks guys!
Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • MattMF1
    MattMF1 Posts: 5
    edited January 2009
    do you have the subwoofer setup in the receiver as lfe+main or both....depends what your receiver calls it.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited January 2009
    MattMF1 wrote: »
    do you have the subwoofer setup in the receiver as lfe+main or both....depends what your receiver calls it.

    for the Option "LFE/Bass Out" It's set on SWFR.

    The options I have are

    "SWFR" , "FRONT", "BOTH"
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • zx_toth
    zx_toth Posts: 417
    edited January 2009
    I am currently using a 3.1 setup. On my Denon reciever I have it set to 5.1 and my subwoofer engages. Not sure if that helps or whether that is even the reason why your Subwoofer isnt working but mine is working.

    Zsolt
    My Home Theater Rig
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited January 2009
    I'm trying everything, it just doesn't seem to work!
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • kellyreed
    kellyreed Posts: 3
    edited January 2009
    I would try using 5.1 on your receiver. I don't think most receivers have a 3.1 setting. I assume you have the sub connected to the LFE output on your receiver? That should definitely work with movies. How is your DVD player's audio connected to the receiver? I would recommend using any digital output if you can. Most receivers will automatically select the correct surround sound mode if it's digital.
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