New member Username: Laplantel
Cantley,
Quebec
Canada
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-09
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Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 18:50 GMT My home theatre system:
Yamaha Receiver RXv800
2 x main speakers (Mission M74)
1 x center (Mission)
2 x rear (M31i Mission)
1 x CD/DVD Pioneer
When I listen to music only using the 2 x main speakers, I find that I need to put the volume higher to be able to hear every little sound. I would like to keep the volume low and still hear all instruments
Would an integrated amp rectify this issue?
Many thank to the person who could help me with this. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 3460
Registered: Feb-07
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Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 17:36 GMT What mode or setting are you using on your receiver to listen to music? You should be using stereo, or at least by-pass any DSP setting on your receiver.
That being said, HT receivers are usually not very good for serious music listening, so yes, an integrated would typically be a better bet. |
Gold Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 2264
Registered: May-06
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Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 17:40 GMT Use Direct mode if the receiver has such a setting for your CD play.
I agree with what David posted too. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 14282
Registered: Dec-04
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Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 18:32 GMT The source from DVD will be inherently higher than redbook cd.
You can attenuate the signal from the HT player from the OSD. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 3464
Registered: Feb-07
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Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 18:45 GMT That's a good point too. |
Platinum Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 11678
Registered: Feb-05
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Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 19:10 GMT If it's like my Yamaha HT receiver it does have a "direct mode". It sounds better. |
New member Username: Laplantel
Cantley,
Quebec
Canada
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-09
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Posted on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 21:41 GMT I have checked again for 'direct mode' and no such availability on my RXv800 Yamaha HT. I tried again by-passing DSP and using CH Stereo mode is Ok, but just Ok. I feel I could get a much better sound from the Mission speakers.
I start seriously to buy an integrated amplifier. My concern is that I need to hear this amplifier with Mission speakers and they don't sell everywhere. Might need to go to Montreal.
If any of you have a suggestion, I will certainly take is seriously. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 14310
Registered: Dec-04
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Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 00:28 GMT And indeed, Lise, you will get better from the Missions with a better amp and SOURCE.
The SOURCE is everything. |
