Comments on: Michael’s AV Setup, Part 2 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2008/10/07/michaels-av-setup-part-2/ The latest tech, mobile and gaming news Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:42:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Michael Lanktonhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2008/10/07/michaels-av-setup-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-154261 Michael Lankton Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:33:36 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/?p=4290#comment-154261 Well, if you use an SPL meter you will want to bump your sub output around +5dB higher than your other loudspeakers or your movie performance will sound anemic. The problem is that most people "earball" it and end up with wildly exaggerated bass that sounds especially bad with music because it draws attention to itself.  Since most won't be bothered to go to the trouble of purchasing an SPL meter, Audyssey is in most avrs now, so people are at least getting close.It takes some playing around with, but when you finally get it right movies have the impact they should and the sub blends transparently with your other loudspeakers for music use. Well, if you use an SPL meter you will want to bump your sub output around +5dB higher than your other loudspeakers or your movie performance will sound anemic. The problem is that most people “earball” it and end up with wildly exaggerated bass that sounds especially bad with music because it draws attention to itself.  Since most won’t be bothered to go to the trouble of purchasing an SPL meter, Audyssey is in most avrs now, so people are at least getting close.

It takes some playing around with, but when you finally get it right movies have the impact they should and the sub blends transparently with your other loudspeakers for music use.

]]> By: Evertonhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2008/10/07/michaels-av-setup-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-154260 Everton Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:26:09 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/?p=4290#comment-154260 That is an awesome system - thanks for sharing.  I'm so glad you've got a SVS sub, as it makes me more confident I've got the best sub for my budget.  I haven't quite worked out how to get decent bass with music though.  Digital soundtracks are ok - any tips? That is an awesome system – thanks for sharing.  I’m so glad you’ve got a SVS sub, as it makes me more confident I’ve got the best sub for my budget.  I haven’t quite worked out how to get decent bass with music though.  Digital soundtracks are ok – any tips?

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