Hyper woofer ???

[mtrycrafts]

.. Just know that visitors may not appreciate overly emphasized highs.

That is the problem when one has a hearing loss and boost the signal to their taste. Others will cring.
And still not be loud enough for that person. And as said, tweeters are not designed to deliver much power before they go silent.

 

[Danem]

These days we use a DSP to do EQ. The miniDSP is the most versatile board I know of for sell that can do as you wish. Just know that visitors may not appreciate overly emphasized highs.

Thanks for the info, I will check Wikipedia for definition of DSP. and whereabouts it slots into the circuitry, and then scan the net to find sellers of the miniDSP.
Cheers, Dan

 

[Danem]

That is the problem when one has a hearing loss and boost the signal to their taste. Others will cring.
And still not be loud enough for that person. And as said, tweeters are not designed to deliver much power before they go silent.

I understand both of you points. As it is, my partner does not share my taste in music so I listen when she is out of the house.
Regarding your second point, that may be the case with the tweeter in the secondhand centre speaker unit that I bought online. Caveat emptor!
Cheers, Dan

 

[lovinthehd]

Thanks for the info, I will check Wikipedia for definition of DSP. and whereabouts it slots into the circuitry, and then scan the net to find sellers of the miniDSP.
Cheers, Dan

DSP-digital signal processing (as opposed to analog). Minidsp.com is the usual source, altho believe Amazon now sells it as well. What electronics for preamp/amp you have may make a difference as to how easily you can incorporate such a unit into your system....

 

[Danem]

Danem,
Next, there are 2 ways to accentuate a range of frequencies: enhance that range, or decrease the other ranges. In that vein, have you tried using "Direct" with your music?

Your receiver likely adds some bass and mid brightening in Stereo or Surround modes. Direct bypasses this brightening, and the effect is a relatively louder treble... at least to my ears, and especially at lower volumes.

Finally, an equalizer is an option. It will let you adjust frequency bands to your liking.

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Thank you for the input. Clearly, I am a novice in this area. Can you give me any more info on the "Direct" function? Where, how, etc. Also, is an equaliser commonly built into an AVR, or is it an ancillary component?
Regards, Danem

 

[Danem]

DSP-digital signal processing (as opposed to analog). Minidsp.com is the usual source, altho believe Amazon now sells it as well. What electronics for preamp/amp you have may make a difference as to how easily you can incorporate such a unit into your system....

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Having gleaned the sparse info available regarding actual usage of the miniDSP, and the high cost of buying one with which to experiment, I will have to leave that one alone until a later date.
Cheers, Danem

 

[herbu]

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Thank you for the input. Clearly, I am a novice in this area. Can you give me any more info on the "Direct" function? Where, how, etc. Also, is an equaliser commonly built into an AVR, or is it an ancillary component?
Regards, Danem

I don't see where you told us what AVR you have. It would help.

"Direct" is another playback mode, like Stereo, or Dolby or All Channel Stereo. It likely has its own button on your remote. "Direct" bypasses/defeats most of the audio enhancements done by your AVR. It essentially passes the AVR input directly to the AVR output.

Do you remember the "Loudness" button on the old receivers? To my ears, today's Stereo or Dolby settings are like putting the Loudness on. "Direct" is like turning the Loudness off. Audio is a bit cleaner, but more subdued, especially at low volumes.

Usually when listening to music, I'll use "Stereo" at lower volumes, "Direct" at higher volumes. For TV/Movies, the Dolby settings provide a fuller sound, especially the surrounds and subwoofers. "Direct" tends to soften the surrounds and subs, and provide a cleaner center speaker. And since voices come from the the center speaker, "Direct" may help you.

 

[Danem]

Thank you. I see your info as being so useful that I will copy/paste/print it.

My AVR is a Sony STRDN1060 7.2 Channel DSD AV Receiver.
With L&R B&W 602 series floor stand speakers + B&W 602 series centre speaker, all bi-wired.

I did connect a very old pair of single wired Tannoy Titans as high front speakers. Although they gave a decent high frequency output, the volume from them was so low that they seemed to not add anything to my listening. Now disconnected from the AVR.

I reread the Sony manual although its writer assumes that the technical terms and frequent acronyms are things that are common knowledge. I get the feeling that I am an Ordinary Seaman in charge of the bridge of a supertanker.

All the best, Danem.

 

[herbu]

I see your info as being so useful that I will copy/paste/print it.

Even an old blind hog will stumble across an acorn once in a while.

Regarding the Sony STRDN1060, I don't see a picture of the remote, but there is a "Pure Direct" button on front of the AVR...

Look for the same button on your remote and try it. Be warned. Many AVRs have 2 "Direct" modes. One turns off all audio processing. And one turns off everything not necessary, including your front panel display. So your AVR display will go blank/black in this mode. The intent is to eliminate any possible internal interference.

My Denon calls these 2 modes "Direct" and "Pure Direct". I see your AVR says "Pure Direct", but don't know if you have 1 or 2 modes. On mine, press the button once and I get "Direct". Press it again and I get "Pure Direct". Subsequent presses toggle back and forth between the two.

Read your manual to see what yours does, and especially how to get out of Direct.

 

[Danem]

Your welcome reply is another one that I will copy/paste/print.

I am renovating the ground floor of my home, the AVR etc are cloaked with dust covers, and I have put the manuals in a "safe" place. Hoping to make time to get to work with them this coming weekend.

In the meantime, the useful info that members have generously given me, will point out the direction I need to go.

Much obliged to all, Danem.

 

[herbu]

I have put the manuals in a "safe" place.

You can go to the mfg site and download a pdf of your manual. This is the one I use MUCH more than digging out my paper copy.