1.After the basis full auto MCACC setup how do we proceed to The Advanced MCACC?
2.Do we set the speakers size first then MCACC or after MCACC then set speaker size?

I did the auto MCACC, the speakers size always come out Large even I’m using KEF3005SE which are small 5.1 speakers. After setting to small,when I run MCACC again it sets it back to large.

3. What is the best sub crossover for a small room of 11’X14’, any how my input is 100HZ..any help in this area?

4. Another thing is, it sometime show my center speaker as Reverse Phase even the speaker are properly connected, it drive me nuts  .…I just ignore it and proceed with the calibration...

Hey, has anyone used Pioneer speakers, eg Series 3, 7 and 8?

Are these good? Any comments?

Yup, I am also curious to know if there is anybody using these speakers out there at the moment.

If nobody is interested to buy my Series 8, I will most likely use it for my own listening pleasure... 

at 6 ohm and 85dB sensitivity, you're gonna need a beast to drive it.
a beast like the LX82 with its' Bang & Olfusen ICEPower amp module would be perfect..

Yeah, that is the problem. I have sold the LX82. The Series 8 speakers were supposed to go too. And I was planning to get something more affordable like the VSX-819 to couple with other speaker brands - use the extra cash for other commitments/debts.

Now I am seriously considering VSX-919 (7.1 channels) to pair with the Series 8. Then use the spare Surround Back channels to bi-amp to the front speakers to lessen the load. Good thing the front speakers allow bi-amping.

Do you think this may work? I normally don't crank up the volume as I stay in a link house. Appreciate your opinions on this. Thanks.

1. Cannot help you here, as I am not that familiar with the newer sets.

2. U can set the speakers sizes after MCACC, set them to small.

3. I'm confused with this. Are you asking for individual channel crossovers, what are ur speakers rated at?

4. Check ur wiring again, then re-run by purposely changing the phase on the wires. If the error goes away, there is a strong possibility that some internal wiring or labelling in the speaker or in the AVR is wrong. This would not be the 1st time. Also try hooking up another speaker and see if u get the phase problem to troubleshoot where the problem could be.

the VSX-919/1019 don't have a very good amp module. IINM, tested only to have about 28W of power.

1.After the basis full auto MCACC setup how do we proceed to The Advanced MCACC?
2.Do we set the speakers size first then MCACC or after MCACC then set speaker size?

I did the auto MCACC, the speakers size always come out Large even I’m using KEF3005SE which are small 5.1 speakers. After setting to small,when I run MCACC again it sets it back to large.

3. What is the best sub crossover for a small room of 11’X14’, any how my input is 100HZ..any help in this area?

4. Another thing is, it sometime show my center speaker as Reverse Phase even the speaker are properly connected, it drive me nuts  .…I just ignore it and proceed with the calibration...

Just another fellow user of KEF3005SE but I am not commenting on MCACC as I am on an Audesi based AVR. Just some input on the KEF3005SE.

1. I noted that with the Port Bung out, setting will be Large, try to keep the Port Bung in during calibration, see if it helps.
2. Recommendation for Sub-woofer crossover are between 80Hz to 120HZ. Try to see which one less boomy. Mine set at 100HZ also and I put my Sub-woofer on a Subdude
3. Mine not with the centre. Its either the front left or right. So I also do the same thing.. I ignore also. Not sure why yours the center channel.

TQ for responding,

I kept the Port Bung in for all calibration by setting it as small speakers and subcross as 100Hz...

Btw did you switch the sub BassBoost to +3, +6dB or 0dB? ...I did not touch it yet as still new from box..

just brought a 919 to replace my half yr old 519
havin much fun wit it
bt it seems to me tat its more hotter than the 519