Least worst option for connecting existing speakers wireless for rear surround

[PENG]

For the UMIK-1, I don't see a place to adjust sampling rate. I'm running it on a windows 10 laptop, and under sound properties I can't find anything adjustable. Way down under properties the default format is 24 bit 48k Hz but it's not changeable, but sounds like it matches what you suggest.

Honestly I like the RZ50 generally and not all that anxious to change except -- it just doesn't work. Something is "stuck", almost like a weird crossover setting, except those are normal (and I think ignored for the tests).

The Umik-1 in fact would default to 48 kHz because that's its limit, but in Dirac, there may be a place where you can set sampling rate, I am not sure about that because mine is a PC standalone version, so you have to dig in and see if Dirac/AVR has such a setting, if not then there is no issue, just ignore what I said. If there is, then make sure you set it to 48 kHz.

I have had many AVRs/AVPs over the years, and have never experience any such issues, so may be you should try a factory reset to the original out of the box setting and see what happens, nothing to lose to try things, if you are waiting for a resolution from your dealer anyway.

 

[PENG]

I agree about bass management, and I use it, as it is used to capture the LFE signal and the sub channel is sent to the lage drivers in the long lines, but the BSC signal is added to the upper of the two drivers in the bass lines. I am now sending some LFE signal to the rear speakers as they are very capable and have good output below 30 Hz. I do not use Audyssey and have never purchased Dirac.

As many have commented before about your own system, that likely are really well designed/built so you don't find RC/EQ necessary, but keep in mind there is likely not the cases for those who don't have the performance of your system., and would then most likely benefit a lot from Audyssey, Dirac Live, REW etc..

 

[Linwood]

I have had many AVRs/AVPs over the years, and have never experience any such issues, so may be you should try a factory reset to the original out of the box setting and see what happens, nothing to lose to try things, if you are waiting for a resolution from your dealer anyway.

Crutchfield is good, I am not waiting. They didn't get any real progress with Onkyo, and recommended an RMA, I had a new AVR the next day. The Denon is in and working fine (so far just with the built in Audyssey but looking at REW to do a measurement to see how well corrected it did.

I had done multiple factory resets though, once this happened it seemed "stuck".