marantz sr6001 question?

Dabutcher
Dabutcher Posts: 2,596
edited March 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
I purchased a Marantz sr6001 and I am wondering instead of paying $50.00 plus shipping for the Audyssey microphone. Could I use any home theater microphone? Thanks for your help. I love my Polks!
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  • Cpyder
    Cpyder Posts: 514
    edited February 2010
    The microphone didn't come with it? My SR5003 came with it in the box.

    Edit: Or was the receiver bought used?
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,596
    edited March 2010
    No I bought it new . It is an optional item in the owners manual. Thanks,D
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2010
    OPTIONAL? If that is a feature of the receiver...Marantz should have provided a calibration microphone! That just does not sound right.

    I've always wondered whether or not other mics are compatible....I know that within a manufacturers series they often are...but between manufacturers I'm not so sure...probably not? Maybe someone knows more about this?

    cnh
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  • Cpyder
    Cpyder Posts: 514
    edited March 2010
    I'd give it a shot with a different mic and see if your eyes like it.

    Edit: Eyes = Ears in case you were wondering why my post made no sense.
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited March 2010
    cnh wrote: »
    OPTIONAL? If that is a feature of the receiver...Marantz should have provided a calibration microphone! That just does not sound right.

    I've always wondered whether or not other mics are compatible....I know that within a manufacturers series they often are...but between manufacturers I'm not so sure...probably not? Maybe someone knows more about this?

    cnh

    I've heard different opinions on this one. If memory serves, it is best to use the mic made for the Marantz. I think different spec mics are used for different manufacturers. I had that question a while back when I was wondering if my neighbor could use my Marantz mic for his Onkyo. I believe what I'm telling you about the mic actually came from Audyssey's site. As for the mic being optional: Back when I got a SR6001, it didn't come with a mic either, but my SR6003 did. I hope that helps:D
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2010
    Thanks R-shark,

    That's what I thought...but I'm still surprised that a company like Marantz would NOT supply a set up mic....of course that is an OLD unit?

    cnh
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,596
    edited March 2010
    I see that Denon had Audyssey microphones and they can be had for cheap on Ebay new. Rallyshark I was wondering why you upgraded to the sr6003? Was there a whole lot of difference in features from the sr6001? I paid $450.00 for a new sr6001 a month ago and I thought I was getting alot for that price.Thank you everyone for all your help. This Polk community has really enhanced the enjoyment of my HT set up with my six new polk monitor series speakers!
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  • Cpyder
    Cpyder Posts: 514
    edited March 2010
    If you're still interested in obtaining an Audyssey mic, shoot me a PM. I'd probably sell you mine. I don't use it anymore.
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