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ok, i have a cheapo yamaha receiver (HTR-5730), m60's and a yamaha centre channel, my question is that during movies my centre channel can seem a bit overpowering sometimes ie. sounds like its the only speaker on in quite scenes, is this because of my receiver? or because the speaker is quite different from the m60's? when i get my VP150 next month will this issue go away because they will be matched with the m60's? also i have the centre channel on -6db on the receiver, still too loud, and no i havent calibrated with a spl meter as i dont have the spare case at the moment...axiom made me broke lol

Darren,

You just may be setting the receiver too high for center. Try setting the center back a little.

The SPL meter is a must. You can try to adjust channels levels by ear, but its hit and miss.

i cant set it back as it is in an entertainment unit below the tv, so i have it right on the edge of it...i know i have to make the trip, but i havent got around to it yet...it would be nice to finally have my sub calibrated to... but im not sure where to buy avia...

No..

Use the channel level settings and set the center back a few dB.

yes as i said, ive done that its at -6db now, but iguess your right it is just hit or miss until i get it calibrated properly...i was going too wait till i get the 150 next month, but now im not sure i want to wait that long...

Darren,

Try and reduce the center-channel level with the menu in the Yamaha and raise the level of the left and right main speakers (relative to the center).

I also suspect the Yamaha center is fairly colored (it may have a nasal "honk"), which could make it seem distractingly loud.

You can order Avia on Amazon.com.

Regards,

Is -6 the maximum setting? Can you change the mains to a higher level?

i cant set the mains higher, but i can lower the centre more (max -20db) so i guess i could try that...the only reason i bought those yamaha's was because i was first getting into ht, and was totally ignorant...now i know the true path..(axiom), also i cannot order avia from amazon as i am in canada, so i guess ill have to keep looking..

Put a dvd in that has the overpowering center. Adjust the center to -9 and replay a scene. Then try -12 and replay. You can usually hear a difference in a 3dB change.

ok, will do thnx much