i just purchaced War diamond 9.4s. sound great with music but when i use with surround sound they sound a bit muffled. i have them hooked up as front speakers (no other surround, just two front and a center). i have center and front set and small. if i turn the center way down (-8) and turn vol up i can hear them better, but they are still not as clear as when used just as 2 channel.
i have been messing with it..i am a bit clueless. it actually might be better with an actual dvd. i think my major issues are when we use the reciver/speakers to listen to tv.
i am assuming set up glitch.. i have playing around with settings for a couple of days. it is possible that the speakers work better with a blu ray disk. my problems have been more when we are trying to listen to the tv. both of the hook ups are optical. one is straight from the tv to reciver and the other is blu ray to reciever (which is better..i think). maybe the tv is not processing the audio as well as it should (or able) the tv is a samsung dlp.
as of right now i have TV going into optical SA CD and blu ray going into optical video 2. i have my center speaker wires in "center" at the top and two fronts in the "front" towards bottom. this sound right?
i mostly use the AFD setting.
here are specs..
90 Watts X 6 (20Hz-20KHz,THD 0.09%) DolbyDigital EX,dtsES(Neo6),DPLIIx,dts96/24 Decoding 6.1 Channel Decoding with Auto Up Conversion 2 Assignable HD Component Video In/1 Out Portable A/V Input (Front A/V Input) A/V Sync (70 ms) Multi-Channel Stereo (Party Mode) 3 Composite Video In / 1 Composite Video Out Multi-Channel Input (5.1) 1 Monitor Output Key Technologies 6.1 Channel Power Rating: 90W x 6 (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD .09%) Digital Cinema Sound System with Cinema Studio EX A/B/C Modes Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital,Dolby Pro LogicII, dts-ES, dts 96/24, dts Decoding dts NEO:6 5.1 Multi-Channel Analog Input A /B or A+B Speaker Switching for Front Speakers Circuit Devices: Discrete 2 HD Capable Component Video Inputs/1 Output
Features Audio dts Decoding: Yes Dolby Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby Digital EX Decoding: Yes dts-ES Decoding: Yes dts 96/24 Decoding: Yes dts NEO:6 Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic IIX Decoding: Yes Digital Cinema Sound Technology: Yes Specifications Audio Impedance: 8 Ohms Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 90W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Music - 3; Auto Format Decoding - 6 Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM - 10 AM Inputs and Outputs Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 2 (Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 2 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear) Composite Video Input(s): 4 (1 Front/3 Rear) Composite Video Output(s): 2 (Rear) RCA Audio Input(s): 6 (1 Front/5 Rear) RCA Audio Output(s): 2 (Rear) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) AC Outlet: 1 Switched Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front) Power Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz Power Consumption (in Operation): 220W Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.2W Hardware Remote Control: Yes Speaker Front Speaker Terminal: Yes (A & B) Center Speaker Terminal: Yes Surround Back Speakers: Yes Surround Speaker Terminal: Yes
i assume you mean in audio and home theater? trying to figure out the problem. i have the unfortunate qualities of being obsessive yet not very talented.
my bad.. i am new to forum edict. i was not sure if same people looked at both. issue seems to fit both categories.
Answering two strings at once is beyond my multitasking abilities!! It gets too confusing, and yes, this post sure could go in either place.
I think the answer has already been posted in that if you take the audio out of your cable box instead of the TV you may be happier with the results. Once that is done make sure the volume of the cable box is set properly then you can play with the soundfields on the Sony receiver to find the one you like best.
Oh yes, and one last thing, please let us know how succesful this has been for you.
