How do I configure my frontspeakers?

[sonicgoose]

Hi everyone!

I have an a/v receiver, and Boston acoustics m340 frontspeakers. I recently got an Rotel power amp, and it really did an difference to my M340!

But to my question, I used the Pioneer sc-1223 (a/v receiver) mcacc to auto equalize my 5.1 system (later on). It sounds great! But not as great when I just wish to listen to my frontspeakers without getting listening fatigue...

Do I just choose equalizer off on the receiver, and listen to the music with direct mode (on stereo mode only with the front speakers) Thank for any kind of reply in advance!

 

[j_garcia]

I usually listen to music with no EQ. TRY IT Decide what works for you.

 

[sonicgoose]

I usually listen to music with no EQ. TRY IT Decide what works for you.

Yeah, I think is the simple anser, but with so many options now a days everything gets complicated! (Especially with a/v recievers)

 

[lovinthehd]

Its simply preference. Your only choice in that receiver is EQ on or off? My old Pioneer had quite a few options to play with....

 

[herbu]

Yeah, I think is the simple anser, but with so many options now a days everything gets complicated! (Especially with a/v recievers)

My simple answer: Direct, (no EQ), for louder volume. EQ to preference with softer volume.

I find at higher volume, Direct provides more clear & detailed sound. No part is exaggerated or overwhelming. It won't sound as "in your face", but you may realize it is more accurate and pleasing.

At low volumes, it seems to me that some of the detail is lost. I need to brighten it up a bit to sound good to me. That's where the various AVR capabilities come in. You'll just have to play with them to see what you like. Nobody can tell you.

 

[sonicgoose]

My simple answer: Direct, (no EQ), for louder volume. EQ to preference with softer volume.

I find at higher volume, Direct provides more clear & detailed sound. No part is exaggerated or overwhelming. It won't sound as "in your face", but you may realize it is more accurate and pleasing.

At low volumes, it seems to me that some of the detail is lost. I need to brighten it up a bit to sound good to me. That's where the various AVR capabilities come in. You'll just have to play with them to see what you like. Nobody can tell you.

Interesting stuff! Thank you!