Hello Everybody,
I am a complete newbee to the forum and to the world of Audiophiles. I am trying to set up the speakers and the subwoofer to the right level but not succeding. There is something amiss. For eg if my volume is set at -20 which is kind of high (volume range is -80db to 0 db) it does not seem to be loud at all.
I give all the details that I thought will help you decide the right configuration for my speakers, subwoofers, crossover frequency and LFE.
These are the current settings and details that may be required.
Denon AVR – 2106
Speakers – Onkyo SKS-HT240
The ultra-stylish and slim Onkyo SKS-HT240 speaker package is a complete 6.1-channel home theater speaker package, including a 150 watt powered subwoofer. The powerful, full sound of this system is complemented by the unique modern design of the speaker cabinets -- sure to look good in any room, without taking it over.
100 Watt Power Handling (Front, Center and Surround Speakers)
Impedance: 8 ohm
Front Speakers: 3 1/8" Cone Woofer x 3, 1" Balanced Dome Tweeter
Center Speaker: 3 1/8" Cone Woofer x 2, 1" Balanced Dome Tweeter
Surround Speakers: 3 1/8" Cone Woofer x 1, 1" Balanced Dome Tweeter
Powered Subwoofer: 150 Watt Amplifier, 8" Cone Woofer, Auto Standby Function
Magnetic Shielding: (Front, Center and Surround Speakers)
Frequency Response: 27 Hz - 150 Hz (Subwoofer)
Frequency Response: 55 Hz - 35 kHz (Front Speakers)
Frequency Response: 65 Hz - 35 kHz (Center and Surround Speakers)
5.5 lbs. (Front Speakers)
5 1/8" x 19 11/16" x 3 9/16" (Front Speakers)
3.5 lbs. (Surround Speakers)
5 1/8" x 13 3/8" x 3 9/16" (Surround Speakers)
5.1 lbs. (Center Speaker)
17 5/16" x 5 1/8" x 3 9/16" (Center Speaker)
30.9 lbs. (Subwoofer)
10 13/16" x 20 3/8" x 16 3/16" (Subwoofer)
Room Size– 25ft – L, 15 ft – W, 10ft – H.
Date:May7th,2006
Speaker Level check
Front Left - -0.5db
Fron right - 0.0 db
Center - -0.5db
Surround Left - -0.5db
Surround Right - +0.5db
Surround Back - 1.5db
Subwoofer - -10.0db
May 8th,2006
Speaker Level check
Front Left - +0.0db
Fron right - 0.5 db
Center - -0.0db
Surround Left - -1.5db
Surround Right - +0.0db
Surround Back - +0.5db
Subwoofer - -10.5db
Delay
Front Left - 16ft
Fron right - 16ft
Center - 16ft
Surround Left - 4ft
Surround Right - 6ft
Surround Back - 8ft
Subwoofer - 19ft - The actual distance is 17 ft.
Speaker config check
Front Left - small
Center - small
Surround - small
Surround Back - small
Surround Back - 1sp
Subwoofer - Yes
Crossover frequency - 120 Hz
I will be grateful if you let me know what should be the ideal config or close to ideal. Please do not ask me to buy a SPL meter,audio CD's and do all the measurements. Right now it is beyond me - I have crossed the budget and also the amount of time I have spent on these things. I also note that my set of speakers are not the best and is 6.1 instead of 7.1 - budget restraint.
Will await eagerly for the comments and the config.
Thanks,
Arun
I am a complete newbee to the forum and to the world of Audiophiles. I am trying to set up the speakers and the subwoofer to the right level but not succeding. There is something amiss. For eg if my volume is set at -20 which is kind of high (volume range is -80db to 0 db) it does not seem to be loud at all.
I give all the details that I thought will help you decide the right configuration for my speakers, subwoofers, crossover frequency and LFE.
These are the current settings and details that may be required.
Denon AVR – 2106
Speakers – Onkyo SKS-HT240
The ultra-stylish and slim Onkyo SKS-HT240 speaker package is a complete 6.1-channel home theater speaker package, including a 150 watt powered subwoofer. The powerful, full sound of this system is complemented by the unique modern design of the speaker cabinets -- sure to look good in any room, without taking it over.
100 Watt Power Handling (Front, Center and Surround Speakers)
Impedance: 8 ohm
Front Speakers: 3 1/8" Cone Woofer x 3, 1" Balanced Dome Tweeter
Center Speaker: 3 1/8" Cone Woofer x 2, 1" Balanced Dome Tweeter
Surround Speakers: 3 1/8" Cone Woofer x 1, 1" Balanced Dome Tweeter
Powered Subwoofer: 150 Watt Amplifier, 8" Cone Woofer, Auto Standby Function
Magnetic Shielding: (Front, Center and Surround Speakers)
Frequency Response: 27 Hz - 150 Hz (Subwoofer)
Frequency Response: 55 Hz - 35 kHz (Front Speakers)
Frequency Response: 65 Hz - 35 kHz (Center and Surround Speakers)
5.5 lbs. (Front Speakers)
5 1/8" x 19 11/16" x 3 9/16" (Front Speakers)
3.5 lbs. (Surround Speakers)
5 1/8" x 13 3/8" x 3 9/16" (Surround Speakers)
5.1 lbs. (Center Speaker)
17 5/16" x 5 1/8" x 3 9/16" (Center Speaker)
30.9 lbs. (Subwoofer)
10 13/16" x 20 3/8" x 16 3/16" (Subwoofer)
Room Size– 25ft – L, 15 ft – W, 10ft – H.
Date:May7th,2006
Speaker Level check
Front Left - -0.5db
Fron right - 0.0 db
Center - -0.5db
Surround Left - -0.5db
Surround Right - +0.5db
Surround Back - 1.5db
Subwoofer - -10.0db
May 8th,2006
Speaker Level check
Front Left - +0.0db
Fron right - 0.5 db
Center - -0.0db
Surround Left - -1.5db
Surround Right - +0.0db
Surround Back - +0.5db
Subwoofer - -10.5db
Delay
Front Left - 16ft
Fron right - 16ft
Center - 16ft
Surround Left - 4ft
Surround Right - 6ft
Surround Back - 8ft
Subwoofer - 19ft - The actual distance is 17 ft.
Speaker config check
Front Left - small
Center - small
Surround - small
Surround Back - small
Surround Back - 1sp
Subwoofer - Yes
Crossover frequency - 120 Hz
I will be grateful if you let me know what should be the ideal config or close to ideal. Please do not ask me to buy a SPL meter,audio CD's and do all the measurements. Right now it is beyond me - I have crossed the budget and also the amount of time I have spent on these things. I also note that my set of speakers are not the best and is 6.1 instead of 7.1 - budget restraint.
Will await eagerly for the comments and the config.
Thanks,
Arun