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rainforest125 · 06-07-08, 08:23 AM

Good Morning

Just took delivery of a pioneer vsx-917V amp/receiver.You set up the system by hooking up the microphone that came with it and it is supposed to do the rest for you.Has anybody used this method for home cinema and has anybody any tips.

Thanks

Jimdefruit · 06-07-08, 09:08 AM

Yes I used it on my Onkyo AV amp. It is very good as long as you follow the instructions re getting the microphone in the correct position. It saves a lot of work getting the surround speaker ballance right.

rainforest125 · 06-07-08, 04:10 PM

HI

Many thanks.Manual suggests using a tripod,is that the best way.Where is the best place for the mic,middle of the room or nearer your sitting position.

Jimdefruit · 06-07-08, 04:50 PM

The best place is at your listening position.

rainforest125 · 07-07-08, 07:35 AM

This amp is a 7:1,is there any advantage in me getting some rear speakers,most people I have spoke too say its very rare they get any sound from them.

Jimdefruit · 07-07-08, 09:18 AM

If you watch films and your receiver has a digital sound output, optical or cable, then it is definitely worth getting the rear speakers. If people say they rarely get sound out of the rear speakers, it is because they are only putting a stereo signal into the system.

Also, pop a 5.1 cd into your system and listen to the difference. Its like chalk and cheese.

rainforest125 · 07-07-08, 04:43 PM

Been looking at these 5:1 cd,there seems to be a lot of confusion regarding surround sound dvd audio,cd (DTS),SACD,etc can you help then I will have an idea what to order.

06-07-08, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
rainforest125 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uk east lincs coast Posts: 405 Thanks: 235 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	amplifier setup Good Morning Just took delivery of a pioneer vsx-917V amp/receiver.You set up the system by hooking up the microphone that came with it and it is supposed to do the rest for you.Has anybody used this method for home cinema and has anybody any tips. Thanks

06-07-08, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: amplifier setup Yes I used it on my Onkyo AV amp. It is very good as long as you follow the instructions re getting the microphone in the correct position. It saves a lot of work getting the surround speaker ballance right. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

06-07-08, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
rainforest125 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uk east lincs coast Posts: 405 Thanks: 235 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: amplifier setup HI Many thanks.Manual suggests using a tripod,is that the best way.Where is the best place for the mic,middle of the room or nearer your sitting position.

06-07-08, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: amplifier setup The best place is at your listening position. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

07-07-08, 07:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
rainforest125 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uk east lincs coast Posts: 405 Thanks: 235 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: amplifier setup This amp is a 7:1,is there any advantage in me getting some rear speakers,most people I have spoke too say its very rare they get any sound from them.

07-07-08, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: amplifier setup If you watch films and your receiver has a digital sound output, optical or cable, then it is definitely worth getting the rear speakers. If people say they rarely get sound out of the rear speakers, it is because they are only putting a stereo signal into the system. Also, pop a 5.1 cd into your system and listen to the difference. Its like chalk and cheese. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

07-07-08, 04:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
rainforest125 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uk east lincs coast Posts: 405 Thanks: 235 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: amplifier setup Been looking at these 5:1 cd,there seems to be a lot of confusion regarding surround sound dvd audio,cd (DTS),SACD,etc can you help then I will have an idea what to order.

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