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Hi Everyone,

I received my HK 630, M60's, VP100, QS8's and my SVS 20-39 and have it all hooked up. I was pleasantly surprised at the volume levels these M60's can reach (WOW) and I still can't believe the bass that comes out of that sub (and I usually only have the gain at around 50-70%)

For any HK users, the SPL meter built into the remote, is it reliable? I used it and the speakers sound great (they also sounded great before I used it). Are the independant ones (Radio Shack?) more accurate?

Also, what does the delay do on the receiver, or is it exactly that? I haven't played with it yet because I don't know what it is.

I do watch alot of movies and I was wondering if maybe I should upgrade to the VP150? My room is 13 by 20 by 8 and I am about 8-10 feet from the centre channel.

For the SVS users, what does the phase do? I read the manual and it didn't help much.

Thanks again guys, I actually had everything all set up on Tuesday, but I was have to much fun to come on line and chat!!

Cheers,

Din

Hi Din
I can't help you with the SPL meter, but hopefully I can shed some light on the phase adjustment on your sub. I'm assuming it has both a 0 and 180 degree setting. The key with that is to try both settings while playing music. Whichever setting produces the most bass, is the generally the correct setting.

I'll let someone with your receiver answer the rest, but...

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For the SVS users, what does the phase do? I read the manual and it didn't help much.

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To simplify, we'll assume a monoaural source in 2.1 (stereo plus sub), with the phase switch set to 0 degrees - the sub driver follows the rest of your speakers... that is, when the drivers on your mains are moving into the cabinet, the sub driver "pulls" as well. With the phase switch flipped 180deg. when the mains "pull", the sub "pushes" and vice versa. It's the same thing as flipping the + and - wires to your speakers.

Depending on placement, surrounding reflective surfaces, etc... sometimes the 180 setting provides better bass.

Bren R.

Hey Din!

Hmm. Well, you got a lot of tweaking to do, now don't you? The "problem" with the SVS sub is you have a variable phase knob. Not just a 0/180 switch like most subs. The bottom line is to set the sub so it doesn't sound like it's competing with the bass coming from your other speakers, but is an extension of their bass. Mine personally is set to 180. Other factors would include the placement of the sub and the distance setting you have in your receiver.

Not having heard the VP100 I can't in all honesty say "YES, upgrade", but I use the VP150 and my room is 15x20. I sit 13 feet from the screen (and center channel). At 8 feet, you're probably good with the VP100.

As far as the EzSet built in SPL. It works...ok. But You'd be better off with testing with a test disk, like AVIA and using an SPL. I have both the EzSet (in the remote) and a Radio Shack analog SPL meter. I use the Radio Shack one, probably moreso because it's easier, but you can utilize a manual setting of the SPL in the remote. It can get tricky to set use the manual SPL in the remote, play the tracks on AVIA and makes setting changes on your receiver, but it can be done.

Hi Din,

MisFit Toy is correct. The H/K EZ-set is just okay (I have an H/K) but not as accurate as the Radio Shack SPL meter, which I use all the time.

If you run your system at very high volumes, then you might prefer the ease of the VP150 over the VP100 at those levels. At distances of 8 or 9 feet, and at playback levels that are not extremely loud, the differences between the two are fairly subtle.

Regards,

The Radio Shack is not accurate below 200 hz.
This calibration disc accounts for that:
http://www.rivesaudio.com/software/softframes.html