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[Taskmaster]

I would say Basic Knowledge:

The one thing I learned is I have alot to learn to get on par with some of the folks on this forum. Over the last month I have been reading on this forum daily along with various other sites. Although I did hook up my HT myself, I know that as I continue to learn more I will be able to tweak it here and there to get the most out of my purchase. I will keep reading and keep learning and then start to give back to this forum value like I have got from it.

 

[hogfan]

good knowledge

I confidently say I can connect components, & speakers. I'm just not satisfied with the sub position & or sub quality. I normaly turn the sub off for music. There is only one possible location, behind the r-frt. speaker, turned sidways.

 

[ahdeeoh]

Contest

I would imagine anyone that makes it to this site and contest has a better than average knowledge of the audio scene.

 

[Oguard]

Good not great

I can do the mechanics of set up from beginning to end.

I know what I like to hear and see but also recognize there are greater minds than mine out there so I would rely on an ISF certified technician and I have access to some very talented musicians/technicians who can help with my sound.

I am an enthusiast who is familiar with the esoteric but prefers the dollar value found via careful research; I want to approach the point of dimishing returns without ruining my budget nor my marriage.

Thank you.

 

[tlqualman]

I chose expert knowledge but really think I am above good but not at the pro level that I would consider the expert to be. I have the equiptment to do the audio levels and also the video calibration dvd's but now only use them after I adjust it by sight since I can usually get it about 90% of the way there myself and then use the disc to touch up the details.

 

[sydog1]

Axiom

I have a pretty good understanding of home theater, but I still consider myself to have basic knowledge. I don't think I would have any problems wiring up the system. However, proper placement is probably another sotry. Also, seeing that I've never owned a home theater setup, it wouldn't fair to call myself an expert. Winning the $1000 gift certificate from Axiom would be a good start for my setup.

 

[BobBart]

I am definitely and expert. I have set everything up myself, built my own speakers, installed an IB sub, projector 2 media servers all by myself.

 

[malloc]

I picked

Expert - can set it up and calibrate it without using auto set up features

because I set everything up once with auto, but then after countless hours of listening and looking at the setup I decided that I liked the numbers I picked better

 

[epicenterdude]

I'm good but not an expert

just purchased a new house in FLA and it has a bonus room that in the model was made into a home theater. Of course, that is what I want to make the bonus room in this house. I have a good knowledge but have learned a lot fom reading the articles/reviews on audioholics. Especially interested in the Denon a/v receivers and the axiom audio speakers. Can't wait to see and hear how it all turns out.

 

[Totoro]

I've always set up my own equipment with good results. Everyone is impressed by the sound from my modest equipment. However, I use the Internet for guidelines and suggestions, including this site for specific advice.

 

[no. 5]

I feel like a snob for this...

I picked "Expert", as it was the one that fit, though I don't think of myself as one.

 

[danog14]

I like to use my ears to calibrate and my own eyes. I have used calibration tools, but sometimes I only use them as a starting tool and then tweek from there. I voted good understanding. My dad and I have completely different listening tastes. I like very forward sounding speakers and he likes laid back. I am definitely not an expert and do not design my own crossovers, speakers and such, nor would I want to when others have done it already.

Dan

 

[abboudc]

I chose good knowledge. I can hook up all my equipment and get it running smoothly, and am modestly knowledgeable. But i still come here for answers more often than not

 

[jcarter1979]

I consider myself pretty knowledable, but I could always learn more.

 

[bigbassdave]

I feel completely comfortable running wires and hooking everything up properly. However, I do struggle when it comes to precisely callibrating a receiver. As some of the other posters mentioned, there is always room to improve.

 

[goodhiccup]

I can set it up, but haven't spent any time learning how to calibrate everything properly. When I can get some time, then I'll try to start....

So, I would definitely say that I have a good knowledge. Far from expert.

 

[apatel25314]

I feel that i can hook up everything correctly, and program the miscellaneous components but i need help with calibration and some subwoofer placement, i answered good knowledge for this reason.

 

[HOSS]

I chose "Good Knowledge". Are there systems I could set up and calibrate on my own, I'm sure. However, I won't proclaim to know more than I do. I'm positive there are systems that would leave my scratching my head. Fortunately this site provides all the help anyone would need when they get stumped.

 

[The Numenorian]

I selected the third option because I don't own any SPL meters or audio test gear/discs, mainly because I enjoy the easy of my Yamaha YPAO setup system. I also know a lot of physics formulas that I can use to measure the theoretical location of soundwave nodes and antinodes, which come in handy for setting my sub in just the right spot and phase.

 

[Mr. Lamb Fries]

Between Good Knowledge and Expert, I chose Good Knowledge. I Dont use the auto set-up because I think tinkering is part of the fun of this hobby. I didnt choose expert because I am still learning...which is why I visit this site frequentlyI use the SPL meter for all my audio set-up and some test disks for the audio and video. I try to see what looks good, and listen to what sounds good to me. Then Im all set! (until I tinker some more)