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Thanks. Truly appreciate the feedback. I did watch the TH-cam video and have also been following the AVS discussion. That’s next on my list to try out. Thanks for reminding me.

@@magnoliamo A1 evo sounds so clear and spacious! I've never thought that my setup can sound that good! It´s on the same level as Trinnov! Try it please, you will you will rediscover your setup. Greetings from the Austrian Alps, Simon

@vortexor1 Will definitely try it out and even do a video on it.

@@etanaposti that’s a great observation. I have had this setup for a while. It works perfectly for my system. I will try to update to the newer version soon.

@@magnoliamo You can have both at the same time. Because when you install newer Foobar, it goes to different folder (if you install 64-bit version). So it is easy to test it and still have your old system.

@etanaposti I didn’t know that. Thanks for pointing that out. I will try downloading and then playing around with it this evening. I like much better than JRiver because of the customizations.

@@magnoliamo Just look that component support x86 64-bit and this newer v2 Foobar. Not all of them are updated and not all of them are in foobar2000 official components site. Some are in sourceforge instead.

Yeah, I don’t seen the DIFF/DSF converter in Foobar or on Sourceforge. I’ll keep looking. That’s a must have for the correct DSD file conversion.

Yes you can. Thanks for the question.

You hook up this particular DAC using RCA cables to any RCA input on your receiver. The PC or laptop is connected via the USB input. If you are looking for a comprehensive video on hooking up a DAC then please checkout this video: How to connect a #dac to a receiver and a PC | Computer Audio Setup th-cam.com/video/3tkcvH9RRA8/w-d-xo.html

@@Squishmallows24 yes. The mic on the phone is calibrated for SPL leveling. That’s my understanding. I also use the AudioTools app for quick settings on the fly but know that I need to outfit my phone with a calibrated mic in order to be accurate.

Really! Looking back on this video now, I think it’s too long. Thanks for the feedback.

Production and distribution of both Onkyo and Pioneer is handled by Voxx and Sharp. They may come from the same factories and share R&D. Each brand, however, is tuned to its brand specific sound. They also differ in connections and DAC selections. So, they are not exactly the same as folks might think.

th-cam.com/video/qK-3ygCFw9g/w-d-xo.html I discuss the height channel angles in this video and provide the angles for my height speakers. If you do front heights above the front speakers and do side surrounds heights plus the VOG that is ideal auro-3D setup.

@@magnoliamo thank you so much, watching your other Videos now🤘 So you think it will work even if I have only a 15 degrees angle at my front heights + having the Voice of God in a 3rd layer?

The height for what?

@@magnoliamo for you.

@@FrenchFriesRocks306 lol why? 6 feet

Thanks. While I haven’t used the opening scene in “movies with extreme bass” series, I did do a couple of shorts with that scene. Here is one of them: th-cam.com/users/shortsXrNXWNjkwnA?si=dThgGn30b_YBCSY7

For front left and right, it’s more about the angles than the distance between the speakers. I try to use an angle between 22 degrees and 30 degrees from the main listening position. I found with electrostatic speakers it’s better to have a 1 to 1 ration, if fronts are 10 feet apart then you sit 10 feet from the front and left. You should experiment and find the widest angle where the sound stage is the deepest with the voice anchored in between. Try listening to familiar music and then adjust the distance where the voice just floats between the speakers with a wide front stage.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will listen to some 2-channel content and report back.

Btw, I truly appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Keep it going.

@@magnoliamo no problem. I love sharing what I've learned with others as well as hearing their experiences as well

@@Squishmallows24 Great question. You would only limit if you have used mini DSP or some other parametric eq to eq your sub or subs. If you haven’t already calibrated your subs then I don’t recommend limiting the audyssey freq range for your subs. By limiting you are defeating one of best features of Audyssey MultEQ XT which is subwoofer calibration. I say you try it out. Try limiting and if you find the bass to be more boomy and less focused or not as tight then let Audyssey do the full sub calibration.

@@magnoliamo thank you for replying. This has kinda been driving me crazy for a few weeks lol. The person that made the video about it never replied or even explained why he limited the subwoofer to 20hz from 250hz. Keeping the subs at the same db level and at the same master volume I felt like limiting the sub to 20hz the bass was less boomy. At 250hz there was more noticeable boom. Just one quick question if you can help. Does limiting the sub to 20hz in the app, will that still keep the 80 crossover I have set to all my speakers? Thank you!

@Squishmallows24 yes the crossover at 80 hz will still work.

@@Neonmirrorblack Thanks for detailed comment about this movie. I agree with your assessment about the movie. It’s people expecting the film to be something it’s not. I also enjoyed the movie myself. I was rewatching some scenes again today. Atmos is extremely well done outside of the minor gripes that I had. I will be buying the disc when it comes out. Thanks for the comment!

I am sorry you feel that way. You didn’t find a single video helpful? None of the product reviews, movie reviews, how to videos, etc were of help to you? I am a fan of Audioholics. I have learned and continue to learn a lot from Gene at Audioholics. Someday, maybe not today, or tomorrow, or even this year, but someday I hope to change your mind.

@@justinschlicher631 thanks for the feedback. I heard the same about the temperature from the 48 volt power supply. I agree the sound is stellar thus far. Even with the 32 volt power supply it has very good output.

Lol

@@vanderhoff66fu To clarify, for this video, I only ran the Dolby Atmos Enabled Upfiring speakers. All other height speakers were disconnected. It was just 7.2.2 with the upfiring speakers. All the demos were done after running Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with 7.2.2. Thanks for the comment.

Agree. Height speakers or ceiling mounted speakers will 100% sound better.

@@stephenperthwa What subwoofers do you have?

@@magnoliamo I have two Yamaha YST-SW305 dual 8” 200W. Quite old but devilishly effective

@stephenperthwa Yamaha Vintage gear! You can also get the Dayton Audio OmniMic V2 Acoustic Measurement System from Parts Express. That will also work.

Yes. In the beginning of this video I have a refresher of the audyssey app. As long as your denon has the audyssey MultEQ 32 then the app will be compatible and within the app there is the option to send the data to the receiver. th-cam.com/video/WH8NhIKi-qs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NRET92JGX1LW-0Oc

Hi. Here is a recent video that I did on subwoofer alignment and calibration using REW. Let me know if this helps. th-cam.com/video/5DYUPhM-VDI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bOe6xKQrYFfwY3aW

I use it for cable, Apple TV, music listening etc. I turn it on when I use it. I don’t leave it on all day. I don’t think anyone should leave it on all day.

This follow up video would be very helpful for you. I get straight to the point in this one. I apologize for wasting your time in this video. I thought it would be helpful to provide some background information. How to connect a #dac to a receiver and a PC | Computer Audio Setup th-cam.com/video/3tkcvH9RRA8/w-d-xo.html

The Kef Q650 have a steep rolloff after 80hz so 80hz is the lowest you should go for crossover. If you are using audyssey then it should correct the boomy-ness. Where is the center located?

@@magnoliamokept on top of a cabinet

@@magnoliamo so what crossover should i give for LCR?

@@magnoliamo my thought was to give crossover like this.. Will this be ok? front left polk t 50(Total Frequency Response 38 Hz → 24,000 Hz) : 80HZ Front right polk t 50((Total Frequency Response 38 Hz → 24,000 Hz) : 80HZ Centre q650(Frequency Response (64Hz - 28kHz : 90HZ Surround polk t 15(Frequency Response. 45 Hz → 24,000 Hz) : 110HZ LFE+MAIN LPF LFE : 120HZ Any changes required?

@manasil20092009 Perfect! Except please only select LFE and not LFE+Main. That’s the reason for the dialogue sounding boomy

If for only movies then CT7.3. If for movies and music then definitely 703.

Thank you for the commenting. What is the next sub you are saving for?

That came with the Anthem Perfect Bass Kit for my MartinLogan BalancedForce 212 Subwoofer. It has been great for measurements.

Thank you! The disc looks great and sounds great even if you don’t have an Atmos setup.

@@magnoliamo what I do use are 2 pairs of the flagship models of the Aperion supertweeters, what a fantastic addition to my setup and worth every cent.

Nice!

Thank you for the question. Checkout this video that I did on angles related to the height speakers. Dolby Atmos In-Ceiling Speaker Setup and Angles | Is the Dolby recommendation accurate? th-cam.com/video/qK-3ygCFw9g/w-d-xo.html What processor do you have? On Marantz and Denon you cannot select top fronts and top middle in a 4 height speaker setup. It needs to be Top Fronts and Top Rears, or Front and Rear height. I would check to see if you can do Top front and Rear Heights. Just add height speakers to the rear wall.

@@magnoliamo Thank you for your kind reply. I'm thinking to upgrade to Denon AVC3700 and maybe I will choose a top rear and front height because of the room size constraint.

Thanks. I’m going to try this technique. What would be the benefit of this as opposed to using the audyssey recommended 7th and 8th positions which are behind the MLP.

I dont want to say and bias your expectations. I'm curious as to what your assessment would be. There IS a specific benefit but as I said, I dont want to bias your expectation.

@@FURognar Makes sense to me. I’ll let you know my thoughts on this technique. Thank you.

I need to learn about the OCA A1 Evo script. Just started reading about this on AVSForum

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I used a previous Audyssey calibration file (.ady) from my AVR transferred via the Audyssey app to my pc. I ran through some of my demo files like THE ACCOUNTANT the practice shots at the farm. Wow! Better than Audyssey One script. A1 Evo is a superior script/program.

With the 702 S2 I ended up with the HTM71 S3. Checkout my last home theater tour video here th-cam.com/video/D2b7M_YeGQg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TTCjewdmdu6OQUkx

Yes 100% will match the 702 Signature. I used to have the 702 S2. Not the same caliber as the Signature but the HTM71 S3 matched really well with the 702’s.

Thank you! 🙏

Took an awhile to get there. Sorry about that.

The volume on the Marantz AV8805A was at my normal listening level. -10db on the reference scale for Leave the World Behind due to streaming volume. The volume for Dune2, I kept at -13db. I got scared and didn’t want to blow the SB3000. I was comfortable with increasing more on the SB16 ultra but held back because didn’t want to overdrive the SB3000. I don’t use a house curve per se. I used REW to optimize the bass response by aligning the subs to the front speakers using crossovers and distance compensation. You can checkout what I did in this video below. What subs are you using? How to get Smoother bass with REW and #marantz #denon th-cam.com/video/5DYUPhM-VDI/w-d-xo.html

@@magnoliamo, I can go to -15, though that's not flat to 20, but has a gradual roll-off starting around 40 Hz. Down around -6 dB at 20, so it's not excessive. I'm running a slightly unorthodox four 10" wall-mounted subwoofers. They are each in 20 liter enclosures, wired in parallel two-by-two on the wall diagonally across the seating area. Powered by a two-channel Icepower amp with 250W per channel. I could go to 400W to max out their power handling, but that wouldn't probably give me a lot of extra output. They don't really have the output needed for my total 3000 cu.ft. leaky air volume, but for what they take up in space they do an absolutely stellar job for how loud I can listen.

That’s still very good output. For me 20 hz is the benchmark. I know a lot of folks with theaters have subs that go down to 10 hz or below.

@@magnoliamohow many subs do you have? 4 sealed should handle this film with no problem if you are not running a large boosted curve.

@bigjack79 I have an SVS SB16 ultra (sealed) in the front of the room and the SVS SB3000 (sealed) in the back of the room. They handled the movie really well. For the bass test I didn’t want to get carried away and turn on the volume lol.

Yep! How did the SB3000 do? I was afraid for my SB3000 when I turned up the volume but it performed really well

@@magnoliamo it was loud, accurate, controlled, and went really deep. It replaced a def tech 15" 550w rms that finally blew a filter cap. The svs is much higher quality bass. My room is medium sized but open to kitchen, living room, and hall.

@@TheBwithers Nice. I should’ve added the video of the SB3000 excursion on that Scene in Dune2

Hi - I only have the Star Wars saga on 1080P bluray. No 4K UHD Blu-ray for those. Sorry.

Yes, definitely!