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My new VP150
#140137 05/29/06 05:19 PM
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Hi all -
I noticed this weekend that my new 150 requires a lot more volume on the AV to get the same sound my previous speakers. My old speakers were 4ohm 86DB. The receiver I'm using is a NAD T753. Does this sound normal?


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Re: My new VP150
dharris #140138 05/29/06 05:24 PM
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Sounds fairly normal, but I'd probably check that all 5 drivers are working.


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Ken.C #140139 05/29/06 05:28 PM
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has the vp150 been know to have drivers out?


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Re: My new VP150
dharris #140140 05/29/06 05:30 PM
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No.

I check all drivers on all my speakers every once in a while.

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dharris #140141 05/29/06 05:30 PM
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all drivers are working


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Re: My new VP150
dharris #140142 05/29/06 05:32 PM
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I think that in general, 4 ohm speakers play louder at a given input volume than 6 or 8 ohm speakers, but don't quote me on that.


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Ken.C #140143 05/29/06 05:35 PM
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Would this work...
I have a 2 channel amp the can be bridged to 300w. Could I connect my center to this amp while leaving my two mains connected to my AV that is putting out only 70wpc (true wattage though)?


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Re: My new VP150
dharris #140144 05/29/06 05:37 PM
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Yes, it probably would, but then you'd be adjusting the volume in the other direction. In other words... why bother? I mean what are we talking, +6 dB or something? What are you running as mains?


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Ken.C #140145 05/29/06 05:51 PM
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I would guess he's using m22's.

Dharris, have you calibrated your system with test tones and an spl meter yet?


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richeydog #140146 05/29/06 05:56 PM
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I have calibrated and it does sound fine when really turned up. Maybe I just need to get use to the new center... I am using M22's for mains.


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Re: My new VP150
dharris #140147 05/29/06 06:00 PM
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Yeah, I wouldn't stress too much on it. Maybe bump it a couple more dB? I regularly run my VP100 1-2 dB higher than calibration just so the dialog's clearer. Of course, my wife likes bumping it higher than that, but it drives me bonkers.


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