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Post by Chuck Elliot on Jan 29, 2017 8:02:01 GMT -5
I’ve posted before about using your center channel with 2 channel material, but I’ve come up with a better way of doing it with the XMC-1.
Klipsch was an advocate of using a center channel fill with widely spaced KHorns all the way back to the ‘60s. These early setups required the addition of a mono power-amp and a little bit of circuitry to blend the L+R along with the ability to attenuate the center.
I normally use Preset1 for 2 channel music, so Preset2 is wide open for experimentation.
Under speaker setup for Preset2 I copied all the Preset1 distance, level values etc. except for the surrounds and backs which I shut off. For me this leaves LCR and the 2 subs.
Selecting Preset2 and running in All Stereo mode gives me L+R from the center and allows me to attenuate the center with the trim menu.
I’ve found a setting of -4dB works best for me, YMMV.
The advantage: the LR sweet spot is extended with minimal collapse of the front LR sound stage.
I strongly suggest the you center be a close match to the main speakers.
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Post by geebo on Jan 29, 2017 9:06:41 GMT -5
I’ve posted before about using your center channel with 2 channel material, but I’ve come up with a better way of doing it with the XMC-1. Klipsch was an advocate of using a center channel fill with widely spaced KHorns all the way back to the ‘60s. These early setups required the addition of a mono power-amp and a little bit of circuitry to blend the L+R along with the ability to attenuate the center. I normally use Preset1 for 2 channel music, so Preset2 is wide open for experimentation. Under speaker setup for Preset2 I copied all the Preset1 distance, level values etc. except for the surrounds and backs which I shut off. For me this leaves LCR and the 2 subs. Selecting Preset2 and running in All Stereo mode gives me L+R from the center and allows me to attenuate the center with the trim menu. I’ve found a setting of -4dB works best for me, YMMV. The advantage: the LR sweet spot is extended with minimal collapse of the front LR sound stage. I strongly suggest the you center be a close match to the main speakers. Interesting idea, Chuck. I may have to give that a try a little later. |
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Post by 405x5 on Jan 29, 2017 15:57:41 GMT -5
I’ve posted before about using your center channel with 2 channel material, but I’ve come up with a better way of doing it with the XMC-1. Klipsch was an advocate of using a center channel fill with widely spaced KHorns all the way back to the ‘60s. These early setups required the addition of a mono power-amp and a little bit of circuitry to blend the L+R along with the ability to attenuate the center. I normally use Preset1 for 2 channel music, so Preset2 is wide open for experimentation. Under speaker setup for Preset2 I copied all the Preset1 distance, level values etc. except for the surrounds and backs which I shut off. For me this leaves LCR and the 2 subs. Selecting Preset2 and running in All Stereo mode gives me L+R from the center and allows me to attenuate the center with the trim menu. I’ve found a setting of -4dB works best for me, YMMV. The advantage: the LR sweet spot is extended with minimal collapse of the front LR sound stage. I strongly suggest the you center be a close match to the main speakers. This is my favorite listening mode for stereo recordings and have been doing so for sixteen years. I don't kill the surrounds,however..... Before the XMC1, my other processor called "all stereo" party 5, but worked the same way. Only use one preset and simply knock 5db. Off the center and surrounds. Also knock 3db. Off the sub., then fine tune the bass as necessary with the subwoofer remote control. Bill |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Jan 29, 2017 16:22:30 GMT -5
I’ve posted before about using your center channel with 2 channel material, but I’ve come up with a better way of doing it with the XMC-1. Klipsch was an advocate of using a center channel fill with widely spaced KHorns all the way back to the ‘60s. These early setups required the addition of a mono power-amp and a little bit of circuitry to blend the L+R along with the ability to attenuate the center. I normally use Preset1 for 2 channel music, so Preset2 is wide open for experimentation. Under speaker setup for Preset2 I copied all the Preset1 distance, level values etc. except for the surrounds and backs which I shut off. For me this leaves LCR and the 2 subs. Selecting Preset2 and running in All Stereo mode gives me L+R from the center and allows me to attenuate the center with the trim menu. I’ve found a setting of -4dB works best for me, YMMV. The advantage: the LR sweet spot is extended with minimal collapse of the front LR sound stage. I strongly suggest the you center be a close match to the main speakers. This is my favorite listening mode for stereo recordings and have been doing so for sixteen years. I don't kill the surrounds,however..... Before the XMC1, my other processor called "all stereo" party 5, but worked the same way. Only use one preset and simply knock 5db. Off the center and surrounds. Also knock 3db. Off the sub., then fine tune the bass as necessary with the subwoofer remote control. Bill My preference is to have a flat front sound stage. In the old days of Dolby Surround, AVRs had individual control of the reverb, delay etc. of the rear channels. This I liked! Now it's take what Neo or PLII gives you or else. I had the whole morning to listen to higher volume music with the wife out. I really like this mode a lot! |
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