Low Volume I just got my TX-SR605 last week and got everything set up. The volume range goes from 0-100, but it's impossible to hear anything below level 40. Is anyone else having this problem?I have to run the volume at 60 to get any decent surround sound effects during a movie, and that's not even a "mind blowing" theater sound. For that effect I have to go closer to 70.Thoughts? Low Volume I just got my TX-SR605 last week and got everything set up. The volume range goes from 0-100, but it's impossible to hear anything below level 40. Is anyone else having this... » Read More Low Volume I just got my TX-SR605 last week and got everything set up. The volume range goes from 0-100, but it's impossible to hear anything below level 40. Is anyone else having this problem?I have to run the volume at 60 to get any decent surround sound effects during a movie, and that's not even a "mind blowing" theater sound. For that effect I have to go closer to 70.Thoughts? « Show Less
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Your volume is set higher than mine, but even with increasing the db on the menu settings I am still averaging 35-45 volume for night listening and about 50-55 during the day.I have it hooked up to a 5.1 set of Mirage Nanosats, but minimum volume does seem to be an issue.
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It's also quite possible that the Volume Pot is not the correct one or is defective and could be why you have to turn it up so high. Was the sound ever distorted? Or was it clean? If you did overdrive the output you might have gotten distortion. But if the sound was clean but low in volume, then it might be the Volume control , preamp setting or output amp.
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Baig, thanks for the thought on the speakers. I'm using a brand new Onkyo 7.1ch home theater set rated 130W per channel. On top of that, I've swapped in my old Polk Audio speakers for the fronts, which are rated 150W each. So power is not the issue!
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Dieckmann, you have not mentioned what watt are you speakers. i have the same problem too but my speakers are like 40W. i am usuing my old speakers till i get a deal on a new 80-100W speakers.so maybe if you upgrade the speaker is you have low Watt ones you will get good sound at 30-40 level.hope this helps
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That does sound like an issue. How do you have this thing hooked up. Hdmi? Also, there are some features about level control. I will let you know that it does NOT sound normal. I listen to my dish network anwhere between level 35 to 45. My Hd dvd player, and Ps3 Blu ray player usually sound powerful at level 45-60. If my system was at 70, the roof would be blown off my house most likely. Check your speaker connections. Are all connections secure? I need more information.***Actually second thought, if you are NOT set up by HDMI or Optical cable. And you are using RCA red and white audio cables. Maybe that is normal.. But it does does not sound right. That does sound like an issue. How do you have this thing hooked up. Hdmi? Also, there are some features about level control. I will let you know that it does NOT sound normal. I listen to my dish network anwhere between level 35 to 45. My Hd dvd player, and Ps3 Blu ray player usually sound powerful at level 45-60. If my system was at 70, the roof would be blown off my house most likely. Check your speaker connections. Are all connections secure? I need more information.***Actually second thought, if you are NOT set up by HDMI or Optical cable. And you are using RCA red and... » Read More That does sound like an issue. How do you have this thing hooked up. Hdmi? Also, there are some features about level control. I will let you know that it does NOT sound normal. I listen to my dish network anwhere between level 35 to 45. My Hd dvd player, and Ps3 Blu ray player usually sound powerful at level 45-60. If my system was at 70, the roof would be blown off my house most likely. Check your speaker connections. Are all connections secure? I need more information.***Actually second thought, if you are NOT set up by HDMI or Optical cable. And you are using RCA red and white audio cables. Maybe that is normal.. But it does does not sound right. « Show Less
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Thanks for the response A.L. I originally had everything hooked up with HDMI -- both my HD-DVR cable box and my upconvert DVD player. My first thought was maybe it was the cables themselves, as I bought less expensive ones off Amazon. Tonight I went out and bought top of the line HDMI cables from Best Buy. Same problem! Then I figured I'd take the HDMI cables out of the equation and test my iPod using the auxiliary RCA jack on the front of the receiver. Same problem!I'm positive the speakers are connected correctly and completely. And these are also brand new -- the Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1ch home theater set!I think I have a bum receiver. I listen to my morning TV at level 60. That just doesn't seem right. Thanks for the response A.L. I originally had everything hooked up with HDMI -- both my HD-DVR cable box and my upconvert DVD player. My first thought was maybe it was the cables themselves, as I bought less expensive ones off Amazon. Tonight I went out and bought top of the line HDMI cables from Best Buy. Same problem! Then I figured I'd take the HDMI cables out of the equation and test my iPod using the auxiliary RCA jack on the front of the receiver. Same problem!I'm positive the speakers are connected correctly and completely. And these are also brand new -- the Onkyo... » Read More Thanks for the response A.L. I originally had everything hooked up with HDMI -- both my HD-DVR cable box and my upconvert DVD player. My first thought was maybe it was the cables themselves, as I bought less expensive ones off Amazon. Tonight I went out and bought top of the line HDMI cables from Best Buy. Same problem! Then I figured I'd take the HDMI cables out of the equation and test my iPod using the auxiliary RCA jack on the front of the receiver. Same problem!I'm positive the speakers are connected correctly and completely. And these are also brand new -- the Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1ch home theater set!I think I have a bum receiver. I listen to my morning TV at level 60. That just doesn't seem right. « Show Less
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Thank You for the reply. yes I did mean DB the settings are 0 DB and -3Db I set it at -3db for now. I am till waiting for my sub to arrive. I got a Alpine SWR-T10 10" 1800W 4-Ohm Type-R Shallow-Mount Car Audio Subwoofer. I will take your advice thank You
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I've had the PB1000 for a few weeks now. For listening to music, you probably want the SB1000. I liked that the PB1000 gets down to 20Hz comfortably, but since I listen to music more than watch movies on my setup, I'm considering returning it for the SB1000.I should point out that it will depend on what kind of speakers you are using it with. I'm using it with some Orb Audio satellites, and in-ceiling speakers. For music, I'm definitely missing some of the mid/low bass because of this configuration. If you have some solid towers with 8-10" drivers to fill in that part of the spectrum, you'd likely be very happy with the PB1000. I've had the PB1000 for a few weeks now. For listening to music, you probably want the SB1000. I liked that the PB1000 gets down to 20Hz comfortably, but since I listen to music more than watch movies on my setup, I'm considering returning it for the SB1000.I should point out that it will depend on what kind of speakers you are using it with. I'm using it with some Orb Audio satellites, and in-ceiling speakers. For music, I'm definitely missing some of the mid/low bass because of this configuration. If you have some solid towers with 8-10" drivers to fill in that part of... » Read More I've had the PB1000 for a few weeks now. For listening to music, you probably want the SB1000. I liked that the PB1000 gets down to 20Hz comfortably, but since I listen to music more than watch movies on my setup, I'm considering returning it for the SB1000.I should point out that it will depend on what kind of speakers you are using it with. I'm using it with some Orb Audio satellites, and in-ceiling speakers. For music, I'm definitely missing some of the mid/low bass because of this configuration. If you have some solid towers with 8-10" drivers to fill in that part of the spectrum, you'd likely be very happy with the PB1000. « Show Less
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Hello, Did you ever figure this out? I just bought this TV last night and I'm very happy with it, but I use a surround sound system and have to keep the TV volume on 0. There should be a way to turn the speakers off - right? Thanks for any info.
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I have a TX-SR806 ONkyo receiver and wanted to know if a 100 watt subwoofer is good for this? I have (mirage) nano 5.0 speakers and am looking to buy a (klipsch) polk a subwoofer psw10 that puts out 100 watts. thanks
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This speakerbar has 3 channels, L-C-R all rated at 50W. Each channel has three drivers. So, the 150W is only total power and is useless, as 50W is the max you can drive it. I have a Receiver that is rated at 105W per channel and I do hear distortions once you get over the half of volume dial. So 50W is realistic input. Depending on the size of your room and how loud do you like your movies this may be enough power or not. But I would say that for medium rooms and normal sound levels this is plenty with some headroom. You do get a good value for your money with this speaker but need to understand if you can also live with the limitations. This speakerbar has 3 channels, L-C-R all rated at 50W. Each channel has three drivers. So, the 150W is only total power and is useless, as 50W is the max you can drive it. I have a Receiver that is rated at 105W per channel and I do hear distortions once you get over the half of volume dial. So 50W is realistic input. Depending on the size of your room and how loud do you like your movies this may be enough power or not. But I would say that for medium rooms and normal sound levels this is plenty with some headroom. You do get a good value for your money with this speaker but need to... » Read More This speakerbar has 3 channels, L-C-R all rated at 50W. Each channel has three drivers. So, the 150W is only total power and is useless, as 50W is the max you can drive it. I have a Receiver that is rated at 105W per channel and I do hear distortions once you get over the half of volume dial. So 50W is realistic input. Depending on the size of your room and how loud do you like your movies this may be enough power or not. But I would say that for medium rooms and normal sound levels this is plenty with some headroom. You do get a good value for your money with this speaker but need to understand if you can also live with the limitations. « Show Less
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I personally have the FT-6T fronts with a F12 sub, FH65bs for rears, matched with the FH6-LCR center. In my opinion I haven't heard the DV-64s but it all depends on the system you are using when I used a nice onkyo stereo movies sounded good but music was way to bright almost a tunnel sound then I switched it up to a sunfire processer and carver amp and I was amazed with the difference, now my speakers sound perfect for music and movies, a quality sound you can be proud of. But like I said it depends on your other components, every review I have read people have said they had to tweak with the settings for both sets of speakers. But if you have good components you shouldn't have to. I personally have the FT-6T fronts with a F12 sub, FH65bs for rears, matched with the FH6-LCR center. In my opinion I haven't heard the DV-64s but it all depends on the system you are using when I used a nice onkyo stereo movies sounded good but music was way to bright almost a tunnel sound then I switched it up to a sunfire processer and carver amp and I was amazed with the difference, now my speakers sound perfect for music and movies, a quality sound you can be proud of. But like I said it depends on your other components, every review I have read people have said they had to tweak with... » Read More I personally have the FT-6T fronts with a F12 sub, FH65bs for rears, matched with the FH6-LCR center. In my opinion I haven't heard the DV-64s but it all depends on the system you are using when I used a nice onkyo stereo movies sounded good but music was way to bright almost a tunnel sound then I switched it up to a sunfire processer and carver amp and I was amazed with the difference, now my speakers sound perfect for music and movies, a quality sound you can be proud of. But like I said it depends on your other components, every review I have read people have said they had to tweak with the settings for both sets of speakers. But if you have good components you shouldn't have to. « Show Less
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Just thought I'd let you people know I just got my 40" Sony XBR4 hooked up and I couldn't hear the fans. I watched an entire Blu-ray movie and a little bit of regular TV programming and yet still no fan noise. Then I turned the Input to an unused one so I was sure no sound would be produced from the speakers to check the fans... still, completely silent. Maybe I got lucky... or maybe Sony fixed the problem by the time I ordered mine. Dunno.
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My last reciever,10yr old sony str825 w 5.1 dolby ,I think,, had more power , but did not have the surround effect as the onkyo .We just love it for movies.. No issues yet with functions.
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Good question...I have mines up top too, it does not sound bad. What receiver or amplifier are you using or how many watts per channel?I have an Onkyo 80 watts per channel and it sounds pretty good but I am in the process of getting the Onkyo 828.Check your settings, db
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Hi Paige, We are also using this for a church group but are not experiencing distortion. We occasionally experience some hissing and popping, which is related to batteries beginning to go bad; usually they last about a month with 2-3 hours per week of use. Also, line of sight helps between the mics and the receiver antennas. On stage is preferrable, if the receiver is in the back of the house try to get it up high; human bodies are mostly water and absorb radio signals better than allowing them to pass through. This would be more of a hiss/pop issue, as well, not really distortion. As for the distortion, are you using the "mix" output (XLR) or the four individual 1/4" connectors for output? Both are at line level (+4dB), not mic level (-10dB). If you're using the XLR mix output, make sure the input on your sound board is set to line level, if you can make that adjustment; if not, a quick trip to a live sound store (music or stage) can get you a 20dB XLR pad to reduce the level. In a pinch, you can try turning the knobs on the front of the unit to about half-way and see if that reduces the distortion. If you're using the four separate 1/4" outputs, same applies-they're line level outputs, your sound board should have a switch to select +4/-10, set it to +4; if not, four 20dB 1/4" pads should do the trick. Hope something in this post helps. :-)
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Make sure the speaker connections are solid and you also have the negative and positive connections correct. There also may be a setting in your receiver that is not set up correctly causing the volume level of the center channel to be lower than the others. Check If your receiver has "Sound Field" settings which can totally change how everything sounds such as Game and Movie modes
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I think the surround sound just makes all the background noise louder!!! I am trying so hard to figure out to just have the voices loud. So far I have found out that surround should be off and I play with the pop or flat settings and balance
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good speakers don't just cost $$, they also cost in weight and size. that's doubtless why the original version had no speaker at all. people complained, so they threw a token speaker. OTOH, even if it's as you describe, that can still help do a sanity check that the recording worked. I don't trust the level indicator...could be noise, feedback, whatever causing the apparent level.
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Mine is rated the same and it seems to be working fine though I never really play at high volumes. Great speakers
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So so at audessy setting. You have to manually boost the treble and the bass to get a feeling of "using a relatively expensive" receiver. And if you manually increase the treble and base, it is changed for all inputs. A headache - that you have to change it back to normal for watching movies.
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I have (3) 100' (2) 200' (2) sub' (2) 150' Monster Speakers/System. Connected to Onkyo TX-SR 806. It sound real awesome!!! Clear sound that can hardly be matched!!! Can't find any more out there for sell. But I've got the best for a great, great deal! Later! E. Vargas - California