New Axiom setup. Notes and one question.
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Hello all- Well, I "think" I have hit the jackpot and gotten my Axiom setup done correctly, and boy let me tell you, it is another world from my old Polk setup. For reference, I have the M60, VP150, QS8's, and EP500 (BEAST!!) running off a Yamaha Rx v2400. Brent at Axiom was a saint, and consistently followed up w/me often times w/o being prompted. Customer Service was amazing, and the sound is even better. With all that said, I am a perfectionist and would like to get your take on the current speaker settings to see if you have any suggestions (My room is 19 x 20 x 9.5):
M60's small
VP150 small
Qs8's small
Bass out- Sub (not both)
Crossover 80hz
Channel db trims:
M60's- 8.5 and 9.0
Vp150- 6.5
Qs8- 9.0, and 9.5
EP500- -5.0
Any thoughts?
Also, IF I ever wanted to have the audio calibrated professionally, what is the best resource for this?
Thanks to everyone on this board who has helped w/my education and decision to purchase these WONDERFUL speakers.
M60
VP150
2x QS8
EP500
HK 7300
DENON DVD-3910
Sony 60" SXRD
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Re: New Axiom setup. Notes and one question.
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Congrats on getting it al set up and enjoying it!
Your speaker settings appear to be fine. As far as your db trims are concerned, I don't think input is going to help you. If the Yammy has Auto EQ, you are likely close, but you might consider an Avia disc and RS SPL meter. There is really no need to spend money on professional calibration for speakers, the Avia/SPL meter is pretty simple to do and you will find yourself doing it again and again over time. Might as well learn now.
Last edited by Ray3; 02/17/05 04:30 PM.
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Re: New Axiom setup. Notes and one question.
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Ray-
Thanks. I also used Avia and an SPL meter to do this on top of the Auto function w/Yamaha. I found that they yielded "similar results". I manually changed the Center and upped it by 2db's. The most complicated thing is the Sub on the Radio shack sent it off the chart!! I used 75 db's to calibrate, and simply upped the center for my own taste (do lots do that?) and upped the Sub by 5 db's as that seemed like smoother bass. So it looks like I'm on the right track eh?
M60
VP150
2x QS8
EP500
HK 7300
DENON DVD-3910
Sony 60" SXRD
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Re: New Axiom setup. Notes and one question.
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You and your ears appear to have it nailed!
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