Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater RX-V1400. Help tuning speakers.

When you switch to the "direct" or "straight" mode you are bypassing and turning off all the unneccesary circuitry, such as video switching, EQs, etc so you can expect a better quality sound. But it shouldn't be a huge, dramatic difference.

On the Yamaha's this may also turn off the parametric equalization if you performed one, which may make a considerable difference in your sound quality too. Although the Denon has this capability I have it disabled and never plan to use it.

Dave