Official JTR speaker thread - Page 58

Originally Posted by mjg100

In an untreated room I like the use of Audyssey. In a treated room I do not like to use Audyssey. I also found it inconsistent. With mic mounted on a tripod I can run Audyssey three times and get three different results. Zero changes. I am not even in the room when it runs so I am not a variable. In an untreated room I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Originally Posted by fatsow



A quick picture of my front wall. I like the looks of these speakers. I need to get this room under control.

Originally Posted by EmmJay

Setup look great! I can't make it out from the picture but are you using a triple 8 as a center? If so how are you finding it paired with your triple 12's?

Originally Posted by carlm9

Finally got time to give the new 12's a workout. We just got done watching 2012. Great movie and soundtrack to test. All I can say is that these new speakers do not disappoint. I am coming from a Klipsch Ultra 2 System with an SVS PB13 for a sub.

The new JTR's play loud and clear. I always liked the Klipsch system but they seemed to compress at loud levels. I have a huge open living area that was just too big for them. How do you think the JTR's did - effortless! Your ears will give out before the JTR's do. They put up an incredible "Wall of Sound". I still need to do a little more calibrating, but these things flat out rock.

The only problem is that my SVS is having a hard time keeping up. Luckily I am just about finished putting together the Danley DTS-10.

For reference, I am powering them with Wyred for Sound 1000W amps and they love it.

I have owned everything from Revel, Aerial, Von Schweikert, Dali, etc..., you get the point. None of them can hold a candle to the dynamics of the JTR's. I really liked the Dalis for clarity and imaging, but they also compress at mid to high volumes.

Jeff gets the big thumbs up for putting together such a great product. I still can't believe the size of these things - "Large Marge".


The only issue I am having is with my Integra 9.8 processor. I just can't seem to get a good balanced sound field to work for me. It always seems like the center channel is too low. Can anyone suggest a good surround mode for both Blue-Ray (PS3) and Directv?

Originally Posted by fugueness

Welcome to the next level!

Can you post a photo of your setup? Try to get those tweeters at ear height, or at the very least, angle them toward the listening position. For 7.1 on the Integra 9.8, I usually use Dolby PLIIx. Do you have a calibration disc? Try running some test tones on the PS3 and measure them. As RMK! noted, it could be a first reflection issue, but first, try to align that center channel the best you can (use your laser level).

Getting that DTS-10 in there will balance things out and make all the difference. Not only will your mid-bass come alive, the JTR's will sound orders of magnitude better with adequate bass.

Originally Posted by EmmJay

Setup look great! I can't make it out from the picture but are you using a triple 8 as a center? If so how are you finding it paired with your triple 12's?

Originally Posted by carlm9

RMK & Fugueness,
Thanks for the tips. I have been trying different surroud formats to test everything. When I run it in "All Ch Stereo" it sounds great with the sound quality, audio level and clarity, but with Dolby PLIIX it sounds much more compressed. I have to turn the volume way up to even begin to reach the same sound level. It is most likely the Directv signal coming in or the format it was recorded in. I ran out of time so the DTS will have to wait until next week. Thanks

Originally Posted by JimP

mjg100,

When you got 3 different results, was it in a treated or untreated room?

Originally Posted by mjg100

Treated room. My downstairs system is in an untreated room and I use it in that room.

Originally Posted by JimP

What was your solution for the treated room? Not use Audyssey?

Originally Posted by ufokillerz

can anyone with the painted finish comment on the durability of the paint?

Originally Posted by fatsow

So I am getting room treatments. The guy I am working with looks at the pictures and says it is paramount that I get my subs out of the corners. ...Thoughts?

Originally Posted by bodhisafa

goonstopher,

"over the top"

I dont think that term exists here; more like never enough

Originally Posted by fatsow

Just room dimensions, pictures, and seating position.

Originally Posted by mathelo

well, i'm hardly an expert but i'd take some measurements before i'd move the subs based on that. A lot of people are very happy with subs in the corners.

Louis

Originally Posted by orcarola25

RMK,
I hope you will be able to give some impressions of the DTS-10 compared to the Captivators soon (i.e. by the end of January). That is supposedly how long I have until the DIY kit will be available. I am not going to be able to afford a finished one. The question for me is that since a single DTS-10 is around the same price point (maybe a little steeper) as the Captivator would you need two to match the output and headroom given by that single DTS-10.
How are your Captivators for midbass?

Originally Posted by RICKVALLEJOS

Im about to pull the trigger and joining the JTR club. I was wondering if I should go with the trip 8's for LCR or go with the 8's for L and R and use the
Quintuple for the center. Pros and cons would be appreciated. I am replacing Klipsch RF 7's and am currently running Emotiva XPA 5 and XPA 2 along with an Integra 9.9