help newb with bass issues

[hodge]

So i picked up a yamaha rx-v663 to replace my old receiver. The problem i am having is that my bass is really low almost not even there. I checked and everything is plugged in correct and messed with some of the settings but cant seem to figure it out. Can someone maybe give me some recommended settings?

 

[Adam]

Welcome to the forum!

What speakers and sub are you using?

My initial guess would be that the speakers were set to "Large" (probably by the auto set-up routine). If that's the case, set them to "Small" and try a crossover frequency of 80 Hz to begin with.

Also, have you calibrated the sound levels for the speakers and the sub? It's also possible that the subwoofer volume is just too low.

 

[hodge]

hello, i will check and look for those settings. The sub is an infinity ps-8 and the speaker are infinity primus. the bass was nice with my old receiver so i know its something that i am doing wrong.

 

[hodge]

ok changed some settings and it sound a lot better. thanks

 

[Adam]

Great! I'm happy to hear that. Thanks for letting us know!

 

[mtrycrafts]

ok changed some settings and it sound a lot better. thanks

Welcome.
Great, now tell us what you did to correct it, or what was not set properly

 

[hodge]

Welcome.
Great, now tell us what you did to correct it, or what was not set properly

well it was set to large room, and changed it to 80hz.. lol i also messed around with some other stuff but i dont know exaclty what i did lol

 

[hodge]

hey real quick off the topic question, can someone tell me the difference between closed screw and open screw banana plugs?

 

[Adam]

hey real quick off the topic question, can someone tell me the difference between closed screw and open screw banana plugs?

At least with the ones at Monoprice.com, the open screw type allow you to connect the speaker wire through a hole in the side of the plug, whereas the closed screw type always connect the speaker wire through the back end of the plug. At least, that's how I interpret it.

 

[hodge]

ok so then its more of a preference thing

 

[lsiberian]

ok so then its more of a preference thing

I use and love these http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040115&p_id=2801&seq=1&format=2

It's so easy to work with.

Beware though. The screws can get loose.

 

[Adam]

I use and love these http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040115&p_id=2801&seq=1&format=2

I bought a few of those but haven't used them, yet. The front end unscrews, too. Is that just to make it easier to get the wire screwed in from the back in the first place? Thanks.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I bought a few of those but haven't used them, yet. The front end unscrews, too. Is that just to make it easier to get the wire screwed in from the back in the first place? Thanks.

I am sure there may be another type of end tip for the front to use with those spring clips so you can still use the same body and as need changes, you change the tip only.

 

[chris357]

just curious what is the preference , and why?.. spades or banana?