congratulations
if free pls post ur new system picture

try set center to large.
playing BD i normally use volume between -20 until -30 db
did you calibrate using tools or ear?

my center satelite has improved with large setting, why not just give it a try.

-30db is the the master volume. pioneer using "negative db" as measurement, rite?
take a look at the channel boost u set as below:

master volume: -41db or -45db
Front L R: +9db
Center: +7db
Surround L R: +10db
Subwoofer: +9db or +10db

front LR is actually -41+9 = -32db
same goes to center -41+7 = -34db
S.LR actual -31db
sub actual -31db

you already boosting all speaker up +9db but turn down master volume when play any louder speaker will start distort (pecah)
i would suggest you to turn up master volume about -35db, drop the boost level back between 0, +1, +2, +3db range

its ok to tune by ear, because MCACC also cannot get 100% accurate data
got set distance already? subwoofer one is quite tricky

This post has been edited by ktek: Jun 11 2014, 08:32 PM

no wonder


sorry, i confused liao. becos the other day i see was different pioneer avr

LFE is subwoofer signal. ATT is attenuation, means reduce the bass when watching movie with 5.1 surround.
it wont affect stereo operation.

30M very big room! haha, spend some time to measure your distance, it will improve the front to back coverage

see what ip address you get?


what is the current price for AVR with andrew jones set? maybe can split because im thinking to buy the AVR only

hiway laser put rm4900 for lx58


1. i assume you already select BD input. see if the correct channel, or dolby dts light up.
2. redo hdmi setup from bdp. might miss a thing there
3. final guess would be cinavia protection, got use ori bd?

bring ur own disc or thumb drive to shop, request for demo is the best way.
pioneer vsx is more suitable for pure movie when u compare to yamaha rxv, a all rounder with "not bad" musical & sound stage dsp. Specifically the cinematic voice tone, yamaha will never give "right" feeling.

avr has plenty of function even below 2k can fullfil a beginner with network music stream, tablet control.

so, pls tell ur room dimension, how many spkr u planned to install, how many player, budget in mind (will determine for future proof upgrade)?

dolby atmos, auro3d and dts:x are comming. Get ready to drill ur ceiling?

This post has been edited by ktek: Jan 1 2015, 02:36 PM

got 2 methods to play around. see which one suits you better.

1. want to become serious ht audio enthusiast:
spend all ur budget to buy 2 channel floor standing, good avr, some cables.
slowly adjust until perfect, then only install rear surround and subwoofer. very time consuming but u get to become expert after some years...

2. want experience surround effect first, for leisure:
because u dunno what sound is ngam taste

buy 323k (i suggest u change this to 7.1 receiver) and 5.1 package for 2.9k ++
watch movie and listen to the good & bad side of this set. later u got own choice to add floor stander to setup 7.1 surround.

i went thru 2nd method and no regrets.

because it only 9x amplifier inside, give 2x pre out to be use with external amp.
so u can count as 11 channel processing, 9 speaker amp

This post has been edited by ktek: Jan 2 2015, 12:13 PM

U can try bi wire or bi amp if vsx822 support it.

but at least replace the original link to a short wire. That will improve a lot

Tannoy DC6TSE is very beautiful speaker
u can try using chanhin cross style (x pattern) method to connect the speaker rear terminal. it helps to balance the energy between tweeter and main cone.



do try red wire to HF, black wire to LF. then switch become red to LF, black to HF.
i prefer the latter connection immediately after audition.

if u can spend for extra cable, go for passive bi amp also fun

This post has been edited by ktek: Feb 3 2015, 12:40 PM

example is audioquest cables, most are solid core inside.

yup, u can assign unused rear surround channel become bi-amp.it is most noticeable when running front as large or disable crossover. the bass response no longer weak, unlike before using any pattern of normal connection, biwire, jumper link etc..

one of the online selleer got, i forgotten from ipmart or lazada

weight come from cooling heat sink and power transformer.

lx89 avr announced
http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20150907_719854.html

This post has been edited by ktek: Sep 8 2015, 10:38 AM

agree with dirtrun sifu. it happened to me before, buy the best front speaker u can afford instead of aftering beginner type 5.1
dont be surprised that 2 channel already enough to playback relistic records to feed human 2 ears

to answer ur question, yup floor stander can be used in front or side. usually ppl install front becos it has bigger cone that produce wide range frequency & require shorter cable (minimize power loss)

this is not assemble pc, everybody run 2 wire system so no compatible issue.
i have mix brand and size setup. avr with audyssey calibration will handle them. but personally think the same cone size is important than brands to create seemsless sound field stage

This post has been edited by ktek: Sep 19 2015, 08:31 PM

refer to main woofer unit

1. usually is hdmi and fps setting. troubleshoot from there.
2. display or status button on remote
3. auto is good given im alone at best listening position & have good result after calibrate.
if want simulated surround for several seats, use dolby prologic music or dts neo music

not a good start for this year

entry avr have.... front banana binding post mixed with rear spring clip