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Thread: Polk audio |
    
New member Username: Tbaggins
Vancouver,
Wa
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Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 09:18 am: |
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Hi,
I am assembling a modest theater setup and am hoping for some helpful insights (or clever insults)
So far I have:
onkyo ds575x reciever
polk rti6 bookshelf speakers and csi3 center-
my sub and rears are going to be replaced-- probably with matching polk gear because its a good price range for me.
I'd like to know if there is an equalizer that works with integrated amplifiers. Also, I'd like a cd player that rips mp3s without a computer.
Any all guidance appreciated. |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 15014
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:00 am: |
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An equalizer?...You must be a hardcore car audio guy |
Platinum Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 15015
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:02 am: |
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You have a pretty decent system. What are it's weaknesses that you feel a need for an equalizer?
What do you seek to improve? |
New member Username: Tbaggins
Vancouver,
Wa
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Post Number: 2
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:25 am: |
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Well, I find that the amplifier presets work pretty well for pop music and movies but tend to bully jazz and classical tracks. I'm not too familiar with the technical terms but I guess I'd say the highs and lows are overstated. Particularly orchestral music. I can get by adjusting bass and treble but I think an equalizer might be better.
Also, my cd player is really old. It makes a clicking noise after a while and really must be replaced. I was hoping for suggestions on one that played mp3's. |
Silver Member Username: Hannjeff
Halifax,
Nova Scotia
Canada
Post Number: 229
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 08:50 am: |
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You should be able to override the presets and set in the highs, mids and lows your self. Aside from that I can see a eq being more trouble than it is worth. You would have to run it through your pre/post channel, and then (somebody correct me here) you would completely bypass the pre-amp in the receiver, and you would then need a separate unit? |
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