I was referring to the Ext. In gain level. There are a few settings if I remember correctly 0, 5, 10, 15. I have read that when using analog the sub input is 10db lower. So boosting the Ext. In would be the norm to compensate for that correct?
Hmrz. First of all, I've never owned an SACD or DVDA player. I have zero experience with stuff, TBH.
I am afraid if there is any cut/boost, that its affecting everything the sub outputs with "gain level". I shouldn't even have posted here. I know nothing.
However, I don't think having accurate bass levels is
as important in the HT. After all, most people seem to prefer it running hot anyways. But as you state you will use this for music as well . . . hm.
Ok, since I know absolutely nothing, if the cuts involved with this type of hookup affects everything the sub is outputting, then you don't have to worry about anything I worried about.
Out of guilt and shame, I found some interesting snipets for you in the
BD-55 owner's thread.
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I was ready to return my BD-55 because it wouldn't send any signal to the LFE during Analog Audio Output testing no matter how I configured it. Then after (much) pouring thru the manual I found a single note at the bottom of pg34 discussing - Channel Balance, sub-note No3, with a small sub-bullet, and small typeface a sentence that says. . .NO SIGNAL IS OUTPUT TO THE SUBWOOFER. . . etc.
I doubt that Panny could not have made it more obscure and I could only locate this single reference to LFE output test.
I now ignore the lack to test signal and am a happy enjoyer of much base in movies and music (the Queen Rock Montreal is great) set with my RS sound level meter."
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"You're using analog from the player, yes? Does your AVR re-digitize the analog inputs? If so, then you should set all speakers to large and 0 levels in the player and do all of the processing in the receiver. If your AVR doesn't re-digitize, then its settings will not be used for audio arriving over the analog inputs and you will need to do all of the set-ups in the player instead."
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"When using analog, you need to boost the sub by 10db (15db when speakers are set to small) in the receiver, not the player. So, look for a settting on your receiver similar to the one I posted for the Denon. That will get your LFE sounding right.
btw, the small setting in your receiver only applies to digital sources, not to audio arriving via the analog inputs. That's why you need to set speaker sizes in the player. It's the device that does the bass re-routing in this case."
So, Minus, it appears that should do the trick.
What is your receiver? I know its more money, but I typically recommend saving $100 by getting the bd35, and applying those savings towards a new receiver at a later date. After all, new receivers are pretty affordable when you subtract $100, and you will benefit from better/flexible bass mgmt, postprocessing, perhaps better Dac, etc . . . but then again, you might own some serious receiver as it is . . .
