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Epic 80-500-180 with 4311ci receiver
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i have the system set up for almost 3 weeks now.. it sounds great. however, I need to crank up my receiver volume to -15db to get a "kick" out of the audio.
is this ok for the receiver to run long term at 90% of the volume like this?..
should i get an external amp? i've seen a lot of good review on emotiva xpa-5. Can i use my receiver only for the 2 rear speakers and use an external amp (ie. emotiva xpa-5) for the remaining 5 speakers?
thanks in advance for your feedback.. I am still a newbie in this area.
HHP
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Re: Epic 80-500-180 with 4311ci receiver
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It would appear that -15 is more on the order of 2/3rds of the maximum setting, not 90%. In any case, it certainly isn't unusual and is no cause for concern.
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Re: Epic 80-500-180 with 4311ci receiver
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Your Denon will be playing at reference level when your dial is at 0dB, but should go to about +20dB. I listen to all my movies between -15 and 0dB.
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Re: Epic 80-500-180 with 4311ci receiver
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All good. I wouldn't worry too much unless you were regularly in the "pluses". I usually watch movies from -10 to 0. Any lower and the couch doesn't shake enough
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Re: Epic 80-500-180 with 4311ci receiver
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I have the same receiver and I use an external amp for the two fronts. It does make a difference in loud action scenes.
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