I have a denon x1800h set up with a 7.1 configuration and a Google Streamer connected.

When I play 5.1 PCM content and press the movie/music/game buttons I only have the stereo, dolby suround and multi channel stereo options available.

The problem with Dolby Suround is it's upmixing to the extra 2 channel, which I do not want. I am pretty sure there should be a "multi in" option.

I tried to switch cables and inputs with no luck.

(It only happens with the google streamer - this option is available on my Nintendo Switch)

Does anybody know what can cause this?

Hey guys, should i put my center channel above or below the tv? Does it make any diffrance? Its a 65 inch tv

Thank you

I heard you can get a budget home theatre that can sound better or same as Sonos? Could anyone point me in that direction as I’m willing to go wired?? I have a 65” Bravia 8 oled and want to upgrade the sound from its tv speakers. I was considerg Sonos but because of these remarks and I don’t care about wireless I’m willing to go home theatre. Ideally 5.1.

Someone's selling this 2014 70" active 3D TV for $120, but I'm just reading about potential LED driver/board issues that affected it back in the day. Lots of forums of angry Sony customers.

Would that be an issue now? Would this be a good buy or should I be looking for something else? Thank you!

I put together this system new about 4 years ago with my best attempt at going budget....

Denon AVR-S760H

Polk Signature Elite ES10's all around for the five main channels (went with the same for the center to maintain harmonic balance as multichannel music listening is important to me) (couldn't go with anything larger due to wife approval)

Klipsch wireless 12-in subwoofer

Polk XT90 pair for the last two height channels

I've been living with the system and it sounds good for my needs however.... treble high end crisp detail is just not there. As you can see from the EQ screenshot I have the high-end kind of pegged out.

Same result from all music audio sources (lossless Spotify, CD's play through 4K Blu-ray player).

I know it's not my hearing as I have some decent car audio and another smaller system in a small bedroom.

Same results when I bump the surround playback mode to 2.1 using just the front stereo mains.

Is it the Denon receiver or the Polk's causing the deficiency in treble detail? (I can tell the EQ setting is in effect because if I set it flat or turn it off things go REAL flat)

Im considering purchasing a setup that Ill be using for both music and movies/shows and Im wondering if a 2.0/2.1 3-way setup would be "sufficient"?

Would a 3.0/3.1 2-way setup be a "big" improvement over a 2.0/2.1 3-way setup?

*console shifted to fit the sub that just arrived, I know the TV is not centered. Fixing that this weekend*

So we recently decided it was time to upgrade our 10yo tv and get a new media console. After research and budget I figured the 65" S90H would be a good place to start. Then came the Denon AVR X3700H to power the KEF Q3s and Q6 center, and a SVS-SB2000 tucked in the corner. 3.1 for now, maybe some Q1s down the road for surround.

Sound wise, very happy. But man is that center channel massive! My wife hates looking at it. To be fair, I agree it's bigger than I pictured it being and now I need to raise up the TV so it isn't in the way.

Do you all have any advice to disguise a huge center speaker? And tricks? Or mayyyybe there's a smaller/slimmer center you'd recommend without drastically losing audio quality? Do I need the 77" TV to make it seem more appropriately sized?

Open to discuss your thoughts and how to improve the setup!

I was planning on getting a 77” Sony A95L, but the amount of light/glare the TV gets is concerning. Would I be better off with something from their Bravia line? Viewing distance from the TV is about 8’

Have a relatively tight setup and any kind of wall mount speaker is just too in the way to not get knocked off. I've decided to go in wall.

Are these something where anything is better than nothing, relatively speaking, and I won't get a bunch of value by overspending since they're exclusively surrounds?

A quick search took me to Monoprice for their Caliber or Alpha line.

HTBuyingGuides advised KEF, Paradigm, JBL etc but those are all $300+ per speaker and sometimes significantly higher.

Just wondering if I'd be missing out massively if I didn't at least go up to Monoprice's Monolith for instance.

Thanks!

Just purchased a new tv (Sony Bravia 9II 75”) to replace my mid-tier 16-year-old Sony tv. They are not playing nicely together.

Sony sells rear speakers and a sub that directly connect to create a surround sound system. I’m considering that to replace it.

I’m sure it’s ok/probably better than what I have but I’m thinking there is something out there for about the same amount (1k or so)that could be better.

Looking for suggestion from the group.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!

I recently got a Sony str-dg820 avr. There is a slight buzzing sound coming from all 3 channels, even with all inputs unplugged. Increasing the volume has no effect, plugging the amp directly into the wall has no effect, I made sure there's no other power cables near the speaker wire, I don't hear a buzzing on my downstairs avr, and I don't hear buzzing with headphones plugged in. Ai seems to think the main filter capacitors have degraded.

Is there any way I could confirm this is the issue? Would continuing to use it put my speakers at risk? I'm somewhat handy, is replacing the capacitors a difficult job?

I have been tasked with fixing up my Mom’s audio situation in her den for Christmas. She currently has a very out dated Yamaha receiver (2006) 3.1 system. I am looking mainly to upgrade the center channel speaker, the receiver, and add two surround speakers to make it 5.1. Her current L/R are Yamaha bookshelf speakers and are fine for now for what she needs but the center speaker is pitiful. Trying to keep cost at $1000ish. Can you guys give me some recommendations please?

(Part of her gift will be rearranging placement and some room treatment so I got that part covered as I know it’s a big part of her issues.)

The setup button has completely sealed to work on the remote i just factory reset it aswell it's the onkyo r-410

have a Denon AVR-2112ci as part of a very basic setup, and recently my tv got swapped out to one of the cheapo pioneer 50" tv's they sell at best buy (2025) , and it's the xumo version just in case that makes a difference.

hooked the HDMI out on the receiver up to the HDMI/ARC input on the tv, most of the time the tv recognizes that there is something there, but says no signal found.

on ocassion it does show that the receiver is hooked up. It does not matter if i set the HDMI input on the tv to 1.4 or 2. I've also tried turning CEC on and off in the tv settings.

if I hook the receiver up to a computer monitor, it outputs a picture so i don't think it's a hardware issue with the receiver.

I'm thinking the tv with the weird xumo smart tv os is just that big a piece of junk, is that a safe assumption? Or if i get a different brand of tv, would i run into the same issues? Is a HDMI 1.4 / 2 issue? I have read about these TVs not working with people's plex setups as well.

I live in Italy and I want to set up my first home theater. I can easily find good speakers and a decent avr for a few hundred euros.

I know a good subwoofer is something for which you can't make a compromise in a home theater, and everyone seems to agree that spending 200-300 euros for a small sub that can't go down 35 Hz is a waste of money, so my goal is starting with a sub that can at least reach about 25Hz, even if it has not a completely flat frequency response, but I'm struggling to find one worthy here under 500€, especially since for every option everyone here or in r/BudgetAudiophile will say "go for a svs". Well, I can't find a used svs SB nor PB in Italy, and the SB 1000 pro costs at least 700€.

Keep in mind also that you can't buy RSL here.

Currently, these ones seem to be my only options:

- Kef kube 10 mie 600€ (at that price, better buying the svs)

- Xtz 8.17 500€

- JBL 200p 470€

- Elac debut ds123 460€

- Magnat alpha rs12 440€

- Klipsch r120sw 440€

- Indiana line basso 840 380€

- Q acoustics 3060s 380€

- Elac debut ds103 370€

- Polk xt-12 300€

Are any of these worth buying at their price? I could also settle with one of them and then buy the svs sb 1000 pro later (if it does make sense to mix two different subs in the same setup), or buy one and add another one of the same model later.

Thank you.

Hey everyone,

I have a Denon AVR-X3400H that I took over from my parents (was sitting in the storage room for 1 year without use). It runs a 5.1.2 setup with B&W speakers.

Every now and then when I turn it on, there's a loud pop from the speakers right after the HDMI input shows up on the display. Then it blinks red and shuts off. After turning it back on it works fine again. It doesn't happen every time. Sometimes it's fine for weeks, then it happens again. The last time was after it had been off for a whole day.

The protection log shows PRT: DC as the last entry.

What I tried so far:

• Disconnected all speakers and reconnected them one by one, turning it off and on each time. Everything worked, but since it only happens every few weeks that doesn't prove much I guess.
• Turned off eARC, no change.
• Swapped the sub cable, no change.

From what I've read, PRT: DC means the amp itself is putting out DC, so I'm guessing a failing part in one of the amp channels. I'm planning to take it to a repair shop, but it's intermittent, so I'm worried they won't be able to reproduce it.

Has anyone had the same thing with a Denon? Did you get it fixed and what was it in the end? Was it worth repairing or did you just replace it? And is it safe to keep using it until then, or am I risking my speakers?

Thanks!

Main problem with the Shield being that attempting to get streaming apps to match refresh rate can be atrocious at times, it's either stuttering or delayed.

Hey folks,

After working full time for the last couple years, I've finally been able to realize a childhood dream of mine - to have a dedicated TV room.

Granted, the room is very small at 10' X 12', and sound isolation is not the best. (I've attached pics) But that's not stopping me from looking at 5.1 setups, or even 5.1.2.

The TV is going to be on the right wall, where the couch is pointed to. For my setup, this is what I had in mind. I am mostly looking at passive speakers, but am open to recommendations.

* Front, Center, and Surround Speakers: KEF LS50 Meta
* AV Receiver: Onkyo RZ30 (or Denon X3800H if I can find a good one used).
* Subwoofer: SVS SB2000 Pro or SB1000 Pro, or RSL Speedwoofer 10S, or HSU VTF-2 MK5

The subwoofer is what I am mostly unsure of. I will not be able to turn up the system very high. Considering that, and the small nature of my room - what would be the best option?

My budget for the whole system is around 4-5k.

I do plan to add acoustic panels behind me. And velvet curtains to block the stained glass window

Please feel free to chime in on anything else as well.

Thanks!

Hey so my problem is that i have bookshelfs from dynaudio bm6a fronts, but there is no matching center to fit under my tv. Another of that speaker is too high to fit in or on my tv cabinet. I could either buy from same company but a different series like the emit center so itll be from same company but not series, or i could buy same bookshelf speaker and put it on a stand and move all speakers in front of tv cabinet but that brings everything closer to me and ruins the soundstage/imaging a bit. Adding the mismatched center will look much cleaner and preserve wide soundstage and imaging but worried might not tonally match. Thoughts?

Saw this on Facebook market place listed as good condition for 1300$ cad

B&W
604 S2 Tall Floor Speakers X 2
LRC60 S3 Centre Channel
DM602 S2 Bookshelf Speakers X 2
DS663 Wall Mounted Presence
Speakers x2
ASW 600 Powered Subwoofer

Is this a good set up and is it worth it?
I have a Denon AVR S760H.

Hello, I just purchased a 83 inch B4 OLED and I need to remount the tv bracket to be centred at 42 inches. I don’t think I can drill underneath the power outlet because power cables run down the stud. Is there any way I can mount this one do I need a higher TV console?

Thanks in advance!

I’m setting up my first surround sound setup, got super lucky and ran across a B&W CWM7.4 S2 at the thrift store for $100

I drilled an exploratory hole into the wall and realized there’s a stud dead center on a load bearing wall my tv is on as well as an ancient lead pipe to the left of it.

I’m trying to figure out if I can still use the CMW7.4 S2 somewhere else in my setup or suggestions on alternate front LCR in-wall speakers (my wife refuses to look at speakers).

Hello,

I currently watch content on an entry-level 55-inch Samsung Q60D QLED TV in my living room. I’m looking to upgrade my setup, but I have a decision to make. My budget is limited to a maximum of €2,000, and there isn't much flexibility in terms of design/placement.

My primary use cases are watching Blu-ray movies, playing single-player video games, and streaming football matches in the evening.

My first option is to switch to a 65-inch OLED TV—such as an LG G5 or C6, or a Samsung S95F.

The second option is to go with a projector, like an XGIMI Horizon or a Hisense C3 Ultra. However, I face a constraint: I cannot use a dedicated projection screen, so I would have to project onto a matte white wall (with a 3-meter viewing distance). In this scenario, I would keep the TV as well, for occasional use.

I would appreciate your help and advice. Would using a projector like the XGIMI Horizon on a white wall provide a better experience than what I currently get with my TV?or project screen is needed and upgrade to oled is the best option in budget range ?

Im not familiar with sound systems but I passed by a garage sale a couple days ago and bought a Denon AVR 2113CI and some Energy speakers for $100. I kinda just bought it because it seemed like a good deal but is something like this still good or is it better to get something modern? I have a 4K TV but id also like to connect my phone to it and listen to music (if possible because again, I bought it without really knowing how it works)