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Post by bradleyaudio on Jan 23, 2016 21:37:42 GMT -5
While I am waiting for my XMC-1 to come back from service, I can't recall how I had my back surround plugged in (I only have one). If you have a single back surround, does it matter whether you plug it into the left or right output?
Thanks
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Post by total2727 on Jan 24, 2016 0:34:49 GMT -5
Great question, I was planning this soon for my system.
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Post by The History Kid on Jan 24, 2016 1:40:58 GMT -5
If memory serves me right, most systems recommend using the left channel - as the left channel is usually identified as mono. 6.1 surround formats also generally tend to use this recommendation - even my RX-V2500 suggested it. Many people skipped over the 6.1 sound formats and went straight from 5 to 7. I actually did have a 6 channel config at one time and think it sounded just fine.
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Post by wizardofoz on Jan 24, 2016 9:45:57 GMT -5
Yes its the left, but I seem to recall somewhere that it might present mono (the same signal) on both l&r rear outputs.
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Post by mountain on Jan 24, 2016 10:17:13 GMT -5
When I used my Yamaha reciever, I used left channel. Now I have a y cable connected to Bsl and bsr pre out to one channel of amp in to middle back speaker.
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Post by goodfellas27 on Jan 24, 2016 10:58:07 GMT -5
While I am waiting for my XMC-1 to come back from service, I can't recall how I had my back surround plugged in (I only have one). If you have a single back surround, does it matter whether you plug it into the left or right output? Thanks i have the xmc-1 with 6.1 left channel is what's recommended dirac works fine with it |
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Post by bradleyaudio on Jan 26, 2016 12:22:25 GMT -5
Thanks for all the responses.
3 hours last night for cabling, settings and Dirac and I am back in business!
I am going to make a guess that my speaker configuration is unique.
I am running 5.2 with no center and a single back surround.
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Post by The History Kid on Jan 26, 2016 18:11:27 GMT -5
IMO, in a small room, that's a better configuration anyway. Phantom centers tend to thrive if the configuration calls for the left and right to be close to the screen, narrow to the LP. Rear speakers naturally from weak tracks may tend to not be quite so lenient or forgiving if a back channel is left out.
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Post by bradleyaudio on Jan 29, 2016 12:01:31 GMT -5
IMO, in a small room, that's a better configuration anyway. Phantom centers tend to thrive if the configuration calls for the left and right to be close to the screen, narrow to the LP. Rear speakers naturally from weak tracks may tend to not be quite so lenient or forgiving if a back channel is left out. Yes, we have a narrow room with almost all viewing done from a single theater loveseat located on the center line. Coverage is extremely good. We do have a couple of 'guest' seats that are much closer to the front speakers, and those are assured to get unbalanced sound. You work with the area you have :-). One thing I found interesting is that I had to tweak the surround levels slightly from what Dirac came up with. |
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Post by The History Kid on Jan 29, 2016 12:18:40 GMT -5
That would make sense, since there's probably some adjustments to be made for delay and possibly lower gains. The closer seats probably get weaker surround response, yes - but I'm sure your front soundstage sounds just fine if it sounds on the up and up from your main LP.
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Post by bradleyaudio on Jan 30, 2016 13:52:37 GMT -5
That would make sense, since there's probably some adjustments to be made for delay and possibly lower gains. The closer seats probably get weaker surround response, yes - but I'm sure your front soundstage sounds just fine if it sounds on the up and up from your main LP. Yes, soundstage is great on the mains. I suspect the surrounds are tricky due to them being dipoles, plus the room is just plain awful. The tweaks were small, I currently have left surround at -1dB and right surround and back at +1dB. Might change it a little more but not by much. |
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