Speaker Variable Recommendations

[ultralord]

i am setting up my HT system and am looking for information / guide for setting the Speaker variables on my receiver (Sony STR-DE945)

Speaker Variables:

Front Speakers
Crossover Frequency
+/- db

Center Speaker
Crossover Frequency
+/- db

Rear Speakers
Crossover Frequency
+/- db

Subwoofer
Crossover Frequency
+/- db

LFE mix Level
+/- db

 

[Takeereasy]

You need to say what kind of speakers and sub you have. They are what will determine most of what you need to know. If you have small satellite speakers then most likely the best crossover will be at about 120hz or a bit higher or lower. Big bookshelf speakers most likely at 80hz or lower. Big floor standers can crossover anywhere from 20hz to 80 hz depending on the bass they can put out and the receiver's options for crossing them. Subwoofer crossover will also depend on speaker size and how it is hooked up. LFE mix level is again affected by your speakers and sub. I used to have the Sony 975 so I know bit about their recievers and I'll help as much as I can, but I'm not anywhere near as knowledgable as many (most) of the guys on this site.

 

[ultralord]

I have bose 301 series V fronts and 201 series V rears VC-10 center and Klipsch SUB-12 for the subwoofer.

 

[Takeereasy]

I'd cross over all speakers at 120hz. Unless I'm mistaken that is the STD setting on the receiver. I'd say to try setting it higher but that is as high as your sub can play. Set the crossover for the sub at the same spot and turn the crossover knob on back of the sub up as high as it will go. LFE mix should be off, all speakers set to small, sub set to on in the menu. You may get some flack from some guys on here because of the Bose speakrs but if you like the sound then they are for you and don't let anyone tell you differently. Also that is a pretty kick Butt sub. Hope this helps. Also remember that what I'm saying is just a few suggestions, start from there and then tweak with the setup till it sounds right to you.

 

[ultralord]

thanks for the tips.. what settings would did you use for the EQ setup?

i figured as much as getting crap for the Bose..

 

[Takeereasy]

I can't recall my EQ setups, but those settings too depend largely on the speakers, and I don't own bose. I used to have to raise the mids a lot though but that was due to the acoustics of the room in my old house.

Edit, all I meant by the not owning Bose comment was that I don't know what part of those speakers would best be served by boosting or lowering them. From my understanding though most likely it will be the highs and lows. Also there is no easy fix to getting the sound the way you wnt, everything I said should just be a good starting point, but you're going to have to tweak for a long time to get it to sound its best.

 

[edwelly]

Hello - I would try 100 for the front & sub and 120 for the rest. See how that sounds to you. I personally have no problem with Bose EXCEPT for the little things they do or don't do - for example, I went to www.bose.com and looked at your speakers and found nothing on specs other than the size. It would have been nice to read more than just the size.
Let us know what you end up with on your settings...
Oh, and on the EQ, I have mine off on my Sony AVR -

 

[ultralord]

thanks for the tips... still adjusting everything to get the right sound.