People with the onkyo sr806 please step in

Polkie918
Polkie918 Posts: 245
edited November 2009 in Electronics
Couple questions first what does the "pure audio" button do? I havent really ever used it?

also when u are watching a movie what do you set your volume to...I think the highest I have tried is -15db......how much can it go into the + before its too much??

Thanks
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,032
    edited November 2009
    You need to make things right with Luke before you continue seeking help here.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited November 2009
    The volume level really depends on what Audyssey did to your setup. My speaker levels are lowered for 4-6dB, so I can "crank up" the volume higher than you (on the dial).

    Regarding 'pure audio', all video signals are turned off, front panel is turned off, subwoofer is turned off, all DSP modes are turned off, and your mains are set as large. So basically, full-range stereo.
    On the other hand, 'direct' mode looks the same, but the front panel stays on :).
    There is a huge thread on TX-SR805 (and I am sure on 806 too) on AVS forums. I learned TONS of stuff from there on how to set up my 805 properly.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited November 2009
    f1nut wrote: »
    you need to make things right with luke before you continue seeking help here.

    +1000
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    yup indeedy
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    You need to make things right with Luke before you continue seeking help here.

    Polkie918,, did you hear what the man said?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,260
    edited November 2009
    Polkie918 wrote: »
    ...I think the highest I have tried is -15db......how much can it go into the + before its too much?? ...
    Dude, that's a huge AVR you have there, let 'er rip, and turn it all the way up: she can handle it! After a short while at those levels your speakers will be about as useful as Luke's CS350-LS.
    Alea jacta est!
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited November 2009
    I've found that the best way to use the Onkyo 806 is as follows...


    Put in some music with a really loud bass track. I mean really really loud...

    Turn the sub volume ALL THE WAY up. Turn the level trim for each channel ALL THE WAY up. Finally...turn the AVR's volume level ALL THE WAY up. Push play on the CD player.

    If you use this one simple break in method, your 806 will be sure to run for years without a single problem.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited November 2009
    i just hope someone who doesnt' know about the other thread and is new at this doesn't read this thread :)
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited November 2009
    Polkie 9/11 wrote: »
    Couple questions first what does the "pure audio" button do? I havent really ever used it?

    also when u are watching a movie what do you set your volume to...I think the highest I have tried is -15db......how much can it go into the + before its too much??

    Thanks

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