AndrewW Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 What brand are your front speakers? What sensitivity and ohm load?It sounds to me like the new amp may not be driving the load on your speakers as well as the old one... so if you can let us know the sensitivity and ohm rating that would be helpful This is an all in one HTIB type setup, so the speakers should be matched to the amp. Andrew.
byte-me Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 To me it sounds like a case of the amp is not powerful enough to drive the speakers so you have to crank it way up to get them to perform. If the speakers were a little more efficient then it would take less to get them working at an acceptable level.
byte-me Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 This is an all in one HTIB type setup, so the speakers should be matched to the amp.Andrew. I thought this too at first Andrew but there was suggestion of them being 185w which seems a little over the top for HTIB.
AndrewW Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 I thought this too at first Andrew but there was suggestion of them being 185w which seems a little over the top for HTIB. hehe, this is Sony we are talking about, and these are only the quoted power figures! The new HT-DDW1500 (MU-TE-KI) is a high powered component 6.2 channel home theatre system offering a MASSIVE 1,170 watts of power. Andrew.
DaveMews Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 I thought this too at first Andrew but there was suggestion of them being 185w which seems a little over the top for HTIB. yeah i just re-read the thread and it was made out to be as though he slotted in a new amp where the old analogue amp was. It then mentions later on that it came with sony speakers as well... not very clear! my gf's bro has the sony 6.2 system that retails about a grand, and it is plenty loud enough at about 22-28, doesnt need to go anywhere near 56 to be heard.
snafu60 Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Hi, I've never used a forum before so I hope I'm answering the right person. In reference to the Sony STR-1500, I updated my 10 year old Sony surround system (which could have deafened the people on the space station) for the STR-K1500 etc, unfortunately I gave the old one to my son before setting the new one up, big mistake, what a piece of rubbish, I've owned many Sony products for over 30 years and I hate to say it but their products have gone to the pack over the last few years or so, mainly the stuff not made in Japan anymore. When I next update my plasma, cameras, camcorders etc etc, I think it might be time for a brand change. Anyway I digress, was someone looking to download a manual for this model, if so try this link, http://download.css.ap.sony.com/consumer/I...2266612.pdf?p=1 I misplaced my manual so had to down load one from here, hope it helps, cheers Bill.
CAVX Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 A quick note on the numer 57 on the volume control - the number is irrelevant without knowing what number on the master volume the AVR automatically set as the reference level. All that it means is that this AVR displays volume as ABSOLUTE, not RELATIVE volume levels. I prefer RELATIVE because a negative dB scale actually shows the level below the 00dB reference level. Assuming that the auto calibration did indeed set the levels to +75dB with the master volume at 57, then the number 57 is his 00dB reference level. This number could be changed if the AVR offers trims for the front left and right channels - though allot of SONY products do not. If he finding that this is a good level to listen too, then I will suggest that the level is below the true 00dB level. From what I read, the OP has not stated if the AVR MV actually went to 57 or some other number, or didn't do anything... This is also why I don't always agree on auto calibration. Sure it is better then no calibration, but how accurate is it? Mark
wheelz Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 (edited) One important thing to check,if you are running a STB and/or foxtel thru the amp ,make sure the volume on the stb and fox are turned up to the maximum or you will have the same sort of volume problems (having to turn right up)with your amp you are describing. Edited August 29, 2007 by wheelz
CAVX Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 One important thing to check,if you are running a STB and/or foxtel thru the amp ,make sure the volume on the stb and fox are turned up to the maximum or you will have the same sort of volume problems (having to turn right up)with your amp you are describing. Good point, but shouldn't matter if connected over digital. Mark
Gutty Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Thanks for the link. However, as a newbie, I thought I was reading English but not understanding any of it. You read that whole thread in 8 minutes ?? No wonder it made no sense to you... At first it had me slightly confused, but if you take the time to thouroghly read the entire thread, alot is explained in easy to understand terms.
xc17ed Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 The other thing that might be worth checking is the speaker levels. I know with my system I have adjustment on each speaker compared to other speakers in the system, if the auto calibration has turned them all down for some reason, this would cause you to have to turn the volume right up to hear something. Might be worth working your way through the manual, setting everything up as you go through. This will not only teach you all the features of your amp, and also make sure its setup 100%
Gutty Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 (edited) Edit: never mind... just realised this thread is months old. Edited August 29, 2007 by Gutty
wheelz Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Edit: never mind... just realised this thread is months old. Oh crap didnt see date either,thats what happens when people come on here for advice and dont bother to post back that they have fixed things.Very annoying as it could help the next person with the same sort of problem.
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