They're on the way to me!!! YES!!!

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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,735
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    Waiting on UPS for my wire, plugs & cables...any time now this morning...will be wiring this up all day today for some fun tonight!!! lol...But I'll tell ya, reading the Denon's manual...Jeez, this is much different then just my old plug n' play 2 channel days...The Denon looks intimidating as far as setup goes...crossover points, big, large, etc...

    QUESTION: HDMI from the HD cable box to the TV/CBL assignable input and then a HDMI from the Denon's #1 Monitor spot to the Samsung...correct??...

    Another question: what is the #2 Monitor slot marked "out" on the Denon used for??...

    First question, yes that's how it works.

    Second question, that's for a second TV.

    Don't rock out too hard yet... Let it all break in first!
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,735
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    Question about the sub: Used with the A9's, where should I start with the Low Pass adjustment??...

    Standard is 80hz.
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    Congrats, looks like a very nice system.

    Nice thing is that Denon has preouts if you ever need them.

    That sub looks killer.

    Thanks man...Oh yeah, I'm gonna need um alright!!...the pre outs I'm talkin' about : )
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    Setting the A9's for "large" right Upstate?...what about the center and surrounds??

    I'd like to set this Denon up manually...
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,735
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    Setting the A9's for "large" right Upstate?...what about the center and surrounds??

    I'd like to set this Denon up manually...

    Gonna sound odd, set the A9's to small. Otherwise the Denon will and run them full range and will put a lot of extra stress on it.
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited August 2011
    Awesome. I am going to sell my monitor 10s and monitor 7s. MINT condition for the both. 150 for the 10s and 125 for the 7s
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    But I'll tell ya, reading the Denon's manual...Jeez, this is much different then just my old plug n' play 2 channel days...The Denon looks intimidating as far as setup goes...crossover points, big, large, etc...

    Check out AVSFORUM and look for batpigs instructions (if he's got them for this model). He kinda has some good breakdown of how to hook stuff up in much better english than the manual lol....
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    QUESTION: HDMI from the HD cable box to the TV/CBL assignable input and then a HDMI from the Denon's #1 Monitor spot to the Samsung...correct??...

    Yes
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    Another question: what is the #2 Monitor slot marked "out" on the Denon used for??...

    If you wanted to output the same HDMI in signal to another screen. Think like your using a TV, but also want to use a projector for movies. HDMI 2 allows for you to connect both and then switch between using the TV and Projector.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    Pissed off man...Everything is hooked up...everything was running good...sub sounded great with the wireless...then, heard a pop or a crack of some sort come from the sub...checked everything...no power...the fuse looked good but went out and got some fuses anyway...still nothing!!....think the sub is f'n toast!! Like I said...PISSED!!!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,885
    edited August 2011
    Check the wireless stuff as well, maybe that's where the trouble is.
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    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    No power at all to the sub...no LED's...no nothing....
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,735
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    No power at all to the sub...no LED's...no nothing....

    Check your outlet for power?
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  • villock
    villock Posts: 72
    edited August 2011
    Check the circuit breaker?
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    CSi5, FXi5, Rythmik D15SE sub, Pro-Ject Xpression III/Ortofon MC-3 Turbo. Pro-Ject Speed Box. Pro-Ject Tube Box II
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,995
    edited August 2011
    Upstatemax wrote: »
    Check your outlet for power?
    villock wrote: »
    Check the circuit breaker?



    This!!!!
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    Circuit breaker is good, outlet is good...there a nightlight in the top receptacle that is working so there is power...It was working for about a half or or so then I was doing something with my back to the sub and I heard something...almost like something falling on the floor off the table or something...it got my attention...I turned around and didn't realize it was the sub till I went to mess with it a few minutes later...it was dead...no power...Thought it may be the fuse...went to Home Depot and got the correct ones and tried a few of them...nothing...
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,735
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    Circuit breaker is good, outlet is good...there a nightlight in the top receptacle that is working so there is power...It was working for about a half or or so then I was doing something with my back to the sub and I heard something...almost like something falling on the floor off the table or something...it got my attention...I turned around and didn't realize it was the sub till I went to mess with it a few minutes later...it was dead...no power...Thought it may be the fuse...went to Home Depot and got the correct ones and tried a few of them...nothing...

    I guess call Polk customer service... might have just got a bad unit. It happens to the best of us.
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  • villock
    villock Posts: 72
    edited August 2011
    Bummer
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited August 2011
    I'm thinkin' good thoughts for you!!
    Thorens TD125MKII, SME3009,Shure V15/ Teac V-8000S, Denon DN-790R cass, Teac 3340 RtR decks, Onix CD2...Sumo Electra Plus pre>SAE A1001 amp>Martin Logan Summit's
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    Yeah man, bummer is right!! This thing is DEAD!
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    Not only is this sub pissin' me off but this f'n Denon is a pain in my **** too!! Tryin' to set up the tuner, HD Radio and Int. Radio...the manual sucks! Maybe I should have stayed a two channel guy...getting to old for this crap!! ; )
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462..No..don't give up!..The oldtimers in here will help out if they can..When i got my H/K2600 before i did the firmware update on it i was getting audio dropouts on it.I did the update from H/K web site and it has been great.It just takes a lil time to get it set up right.You will like it very much when you get it rigth.
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    HaaHaa...I'm not going anywhere ctank...I'm up for the challenge!! I'm online checkin' out BATPIG and a new sub is on the way from Polk as a we speak. I'll understand it all in no time...I'm trying to put pictures on the Showcase...yet another roadblock!! lol
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    When I called Polk this morning about the sub and explained what was wrong they first offered to send me out the amplifier section for the sub...said it would be faster then shipping out a new sub all together...thought about it for a sec and decided to have them send a new one to me...
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    Not only is this sub pissin' me off but this f'n Denon is a pain in my **** too!! Tryin' to set up the tuner, HD Radio and Int. Radio...the manual sucks! Maybe I should have stayed a two channel guy...getting to old for this crap!! ; )
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    HaaHaa...I'm not going anywhere ctank...I'm up for the challenge!! I'm online checkin' out BATPIG and a new sub is on the way from Polk as a we speak. I'll understand it all in no time...I'm trying to put pictures on the Showcase...yet another roadblock!! lol
    Yeah, I like Denon receivers, but their manuals are terrible. I have a good amount of A/V experience, and I still had trouble figuring out some things since their manuals are so poorly written. They really need to hire someone competent to write the manuals and improve that aspect of their products.

    EDIT: I wish I would have known about that BATPIG site when I was setting up my Denon. It looks like it would've been a big help.
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    I've been sitting here now in the sweet spot for a few days messin' with the GUI, MacBook Pro (great machine) on my lap opened up to BATPIG and the Denon manual opened up by my side...and 6 remote controls!!! HaaHaa...AND all the while with a blown sub!!! (new one on the way) I't's all starting to make sense to me now...I can't stress enough though, I'm one of those old school 2 channel (the simple life) audiophile type dudes that sometimes listen too damn hard to the equipment...Time to lighten up, find some patience (at 49 years old) and relax with my new HT hobby and listen to the music...
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462.I have 5 remote's myself..and at 53 i am old school myself and like you i like my HT,but love my two channel set up for music.If you haven't done it already check out the move Tron Legacy great surround on it.Its in 7.1 DTS -HD Master Audio.
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    Ok, new sub is here and all is working properly...Have the A9's, the center and surrounds all set to small...@ 80Hz...The Low Pass switch on the sub?...is that disabled or does it have to be set??...have it near 80Hz also...

    Another question: Can I also set the crossover for the surrounds??...or is the 80Hz I have set now for the mains and the surrounds??
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  • Sledgehammer462
    Sledgehammer462 Posts: 34
    edited August 2011
    ...love this 5 ch. stereo setting the best so far...everything sounds great...still breaking things in but the Denon 4308 seems to push the A9's ok...an amp is definitely in my future!!

    At the moment, I'm looking for a dedicated cd player instead of using my dvd player...any suggestions??
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,735
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    At the moment, I'm looking for a dedicated cd player instead of using my dvd player...any suggestions??

    I love my Marantz CD-5004.

    Great bang for the buck CD player.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited August 2011
    I would get a Jolida tubed CD-Player to help your SQ along the path.

    RT1
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2011
    Sledgehammer462 wrote: »
    ...love this 5 ch. stereo setting the best so far...everything sounds great...still breaking things in but the Denon 4308 seems to push the A9's ok...an amp is definitely in my future!!

    At the moment, I'm looking for a dedicated cd player instead of using my dvd player...any suggestions??

    The jolida tube cdp is a nice unit.
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