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post #3241 of 14609
3/30/11 at 9:59pm
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Here's my target page
I'm curious about the scale (200-5000) under those target frequencies. Does that mean it doesn't correct below 200Hz?
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post #3242 of 14609
3/30/11 at 10:04pm
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Originally Posted by Steve Dodds View Post
I'm curious about the scale (200-5000) under those target frequencies. Does that mean it doesn't correct below 200Hz?
No. Max EQ Freq is the frequency above which ARC doesn't correct. Setting it to 200 Hz means ARC corrects up to 200 Hz.
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post #3243 of 14609
3/31/11 at 3:06am
Hey guys is there a noticeable difference with audio between the 300 & 500
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post #3244 of 14609
3/31/11 at 5:36am
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Hey guys is there a noticeable difference with audio between the 300 & 500
No.
John
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post #3245 of 14609
3/31/11 at 6:27am
Just a curious question, is the Target xover frequecy for each speaker is automatically set by running ARC in the auto mode? I am asking this because the ARC Target window shows xover for my Thiel 1.2 (L+R) at 80hz and my Thiel SCS2 (C) at 60hz, of which I think the 1.2 is a more capable floor-stanidng model although it is of old age.
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post #3246 of 14609
3/31/11 at 7:13am
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Originally Posted by Steve Dodds View Post

I'm curious about the scale (200-5000) under those target frequencies. Does that mean it doesn't correct below 200Hz?

Sorry this message was for rkploon.

Try changing the target # to 60 and re calculate see what the graph looks like. If it looks better you can upload the new settings without having to re measure the entire room.
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post #3247 of 14609
3/31/11 at 10:50am
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Originally Posted by eric-t View Post

What is going on with the Anthem/Paradigm websites as of late??

My one guess might be an overhaul to include paradigm shift content/products. That is pure assumption though.
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post #3248 of 14609
3/31/11 at 11:26am
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Originally Posted by BTT917 View Post

I was responding to a question of how to get the MRX to show the songs in correct track sequence (1,2,3,...), not alphabetical order. The Folder View option is the only way I could find to get the songs to display (and play) in sequence. The other sorting options (Album, Artist, etc.) seemed to arrange the songs alphabetically, which I find not as useful.

try v1.1.0:

http://www.anthemav.com/products/ant...ceiver/mrx-500
http://www.anthemav.com/products/ant...ceiver/mrx-700
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post #3249 of 14609
3/31/11 at 5:56pm
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Originally Posted by Nick @ Anthem View Post

try v1.1.0:

http://www.anthemav.com/products/ant...ceiver/mrx-500
http://www.anthemav.com/products/ant...ceiver/mrx-700

Cool... looks like it is a firmware upgrade night:

MRX - MRX 700 Software Upgrade v50.04
MRX - MRX Multimedia Upgrade v1.1.0

Oppo - BDP9x-42-0323
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post #3250 of 14609
3/31/11 at 6:17pm
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Originally Posted by Tigger! View Post

Cool... looks like it is a firmware upgrade night:

MRX - MRX 700 Software Upgrade v50.04
MRX - MRX Multimedia Upgrade v1.1.0

Oppo - BDP9x-42-0323

Thanks
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post #3251 of 14609
3/31/11 at 6:19pm
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Originally Posted by Tigger! View Post


Cool... looks like it is a firmware upgrade night:

MRX - MRX 700 Software Upgrade v50.04
MRX - MRX Multimedia Upgrade v1.1.0

Oppo - BDP9x-42-0323

If you can wait there will be some more very soon Beta Main Software for the 500 and 700 is being tweaked.
John
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post #3252 of 14609
3/31/11 at 7:46pm
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Originally Posted by jayray View Post

If you can wait there will be some more very soon Beta Main Software for the 500 and 700 is being tweaked.
John

Very excited about the Main Software... really didn't see the need for me to do the 50.04 as I don't have a 3D TV... but as I needed to do two others I just went ahead and did them all... afraid I was done before I saw your post! lol.

But I will happily do the Main Software on it's own as soon as it is out! Do we know what fixes and updates are included?
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post #3253 of 14609
3/31/11 at 7:48pm
I know I dropped off the map for the past week or so. Been dealing with a pet crisis over here. Just did the Multi Media Update. Looking forward to seeing what is effected going forward. Anxiously awaiting the firmware update.

Then I'd like to get back to my room ARC tweaking. When I had posted my charts back on 3/21, I thought I read a response to try and post my targets next time. Though I can't find that post now. What is meant by targets? I've only run the ARC in auto mode, so I'm not up to speed with other options the software has. I did play around with my sub placement, while using the Quick Measure in ARC. Even though I was able to find a placement that gave me the flattest results, when I ran the ARC for the entire room...the chart for the sub was identical to that of the one with the sub in the previous position.
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post #3254 of 14609
4/1/11 at 4:23am
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Originally Posted by Kinolau View Post

I know I dropped off the map for the past week or so. Been dealing with a pet crisis over here. Just did the Multi Media Update. Looking forward to seeing what is effected going forward. Anxiously awaiting the firmware update.

Then I'd like to get back to my room ARC tweaking. When I had posted my charts back on 3/21, I thought I read a response to try and post my targets next time. Though I can't find that post now. What is meant by targets? I've only run the ARC in auto mode, so I'm not up to speed with other options the software has. I did play around with my sub placement, while using the Quick Measure in ARC. Even though I was able to find a placement that gave me the flattest results, when I ran the ARC for the entire room...the chart for the sub was identical to that of the one with the sub in the previous position.


Look at post #3242 and that is the target page to post along with your graphs.
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post #3255 of 14609
4/1/11 at 5:26am
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Originally Posted by Kinolau View Post

I know I dropped off the map for the past week or so. Been dealing with a pet crisis over here. Just did the Multi Media Update. Looking forward to seeing what is effected going forward. Anxiously awaiting the firmware update.

Then I'd like to get back to my room ARC tweaking. When I had posted my charts back on 3/21, I thought I read a response to try and post my targets next time. Though I can't find that post now. What is meant by targets? I've only run the ARC in auto mode, so I'm not up to speed with other options the software has. I did play around with my sub placement, while using the Quick Measure in ARC. Even though I was able to find a placement that gave me the flattest results, when I ran the ARC for the entire room...the chart for the sub was identical to that of the one with the sub in the previous position.


Run ARC in Advanced (manual) mode and press the targets button. You will see the screen referenced in the above post.
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post #3256 of 14609
4/1/11 at 7:06am
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Originally Posted by Tigger! View Post

Very excited about the Main Software... really didn't see the need for me to do the 50.04 as I don't have a 3D TV... but as I needed to do two others I just went ahead and did them all... afraid I was done before I saw your post! lol.

But I will happily do the Main Software on it's own as soon as it is out! Do we know what fixes and updates are included?

Not sure.
John
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post #3257 of 14609
4/1/11 at 11:20am
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Originally Posted by Nick @ Anthem View Post

try v1.1.0:

http://www.anthemav.com/products/ant...ceiver/mrx-500
http://www.anthemav.com/products/ant...ceiver/mrx-700

Thanks Nick and Anthem! new MM firmware works great!

cheers
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post #3258 of 14609
4/1/11 at 1:01pm
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Originally Posted by HeffeMusic View Post

Hello All,
More reviews,
http://www.digitaltrends.com/receive...rx-700-review/

He didn't like music with ARC ???? He'd better listen again. I have listened extensively with music since the very begining of ARC and the difference is truly amazing! One client, when switching ARC in and out, said "it doesn't even sound like the same song." I wholeheartedly agree.
I ALWAYS demo with music.
TJG
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post #3259 of 14609
4/1/11 at 4:05pm
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He didn't like music with ARC ???? He'd better listen again. I have listened extensively with music since the very begining of ARC and the difference is truly amazing! One client, when switching ARC in and out, said "it doesn't even sound like the same song." I wholeheartedly agree.
I ALWAYS demo with music.
TJG

Frankly it seems odd to think ARC cares what it is correcting. It corrects frequency response and since movies and music consist of sound waves of different frequencies why would ARC do a better job on one and not the other? I listen to much more music than I ever did, with ARC.
John
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post #3260 of 14609
4/1/11 at 4:35pm
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Originally Posted by TJG55 View Post

He didn't like music with ARC ???? He'd better listen again. I have listened extensively with music since the very begining of ARC and the difference is truly amazing! One client, when switching ARC in and out, said "it doesn't even sound like the same song." I wholeheartedly agree.
I ALWAYS demo with music.
TJG

I have run ARC multiple times, and while it sounds great when watching movies, with great bass response ( i run no sub) the minute I listen to 2 channel music its like night and day difference, all the low end comes out of the speaker. I lose a significant amount of bass response, to the point where its like its not even there. I posted about it but no one commented on it. For now, I have arc on when listening to 2 channel audio, but i have adjusted the bass response to +4 to compensate.
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post #3261 of 14609
4/1/11 at 4:59pm
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Originally Posted by Bob_Collins View Post

I'd like to ask all of the users who actually own one of the MRX receivers:

1) Would you have bought the unit if it did not have ARC?

2) After having made the purchase, would you keep the unit if it did not have ARC?

I have had some problems but worked through them as you would with any piece! I love the anthem sound!! And Arc just makes it shine!!! The sound and Arc was what drew me to the anthem receiver so i dont know what i would have done if Arc wasn't there. All i can say is i'm glad its there!! Its like peanut butter and chocolate they just go together
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post #3262 of 14609
4/2/11 at 8:13am
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I have run ARC multiple times, and while it sounds great when watching movies, with great bass response ( i run no sub) the minute I listen to 2 channel music its like night and day difference, all the low end comes out of the speaker. I lose a significant amount of bass response, to the point where its like its not even there. I posted about it but no one commented on it. For now, I have arc on when listening to 2 channel audio, but i have adjusted the bass response to +4 to compensate.

Better check your music and movie configs in ARC. Something is incorrect.
Dittos to JayRay, improved frquency response is equally applicabale to all sources, ...... regardless of content. It is correcting the interface between the speaker system and the room. It is not changing anything based on source or content.
Check your set up!
TJG
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post #3263 of 14609
4/2/11 at 10:32am
Well, the only correction I made is +4 bass and -2 treble. That is only when I am listening to the Internet radio. To these ears it just seemed as though it needed it. As far as other inputs go, I have not made any adjustments to ARC, and all is happy and well.
-Peter
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post #3264 of 14609
4/2/11 at 11:53am
Just got a MRX 300 and going to setup with ARC. However, had a couple questions before I get started:

1. Is there a guide or something to walk us through this other than the sparse manual?
2. I have a less than ideal seating arrangement for my room, but according to anthem I need to make the first measurement in the center listening position. Then measures 2 and 3 to the left and right of that position. Since I usually sit off to the side of the tv and speakers, do I measure where I sit or measure from the center of the room? I can't tell what I'm supposed to do here.
3. Do I turn off all eq on my sub? Basically try to level everything out to 0 before starting?

Thanks! I'm anxious to get started!
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post #3265 of 14609
4/2/11 at 12:00pm
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Originally Posted by Nick @ Anthem View Post
Not what HDMI says. I always said pay attention to supported HDMI features not version number. The rules finally changed this year to my liking and even better, next year mere mention of verison number will be verboten. Our lit says "HDMI v1.4a with 3D support".

http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/tra..._logo_pub.aspx

Effective as of January 1, 2012, all non-cable products cannot make any reference to HDMI version numbers. Until that time Adopters can use HDMI version numbers only when the feature or features associated with that HDMI version number is clearly specified. For instance, a manufacturer can describe a product as featuring "HDMI® v.1.4 with Audio Return Channel and HDMI Ethernet Channel," but may not describe a product as being "HDMI® v.1.4 compliant."
I don't even see were it says that anymore, did you revise it?
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post #3266 of 14609
4/2/11 at 12:10pm
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Originally Posted by eric-t

I don't even see were it says that anymore, did you revise it?
Check the website, it still says 1.4a with 3D support.
John
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post #3267 of 14609
4/2/11 at 12:19pm
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Originally Posted by jayray View Post
Check the website, it still says 1.4a with 3D support.
John
I must be blind as I don't see it
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post #3268 of 14609
4/2/11 at 12:32pm
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Originally Posted by eric-t

I must be blind as I don't see it
Go to the page where the updates are downloaded and you'll see it there.
John
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post #3269 of 14609
4/2/11 at 12:52pm
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Originally Posted by sadcaper View Post
Just got a MRX 300 and going to setup with ARC. However, had a couple questions before I get started:

1. Is there a guide or something to walk us through this other than the sparse manual?
2. I have a less than ideal seating arrangement for my room, but according to anthem I need to make the first measurement in the center listening position. Then measures 2 and 3 to the left and right of that position. Since I usually sit off to the side of the tv and speakers, do I measure where I sit or measure from the center of the room? I can't tell what I'm supposed to do here.
3. Do I turn off all eq on my sub? Basically try to level everything out to 0 before starting?

Thanks! I'm anxious to get started!
There is no guide.

Take measurement #1 at your primary listening position with 2 and 3 either side at least 24 inches from your #1 position. Take 4 and 5 in either positions in front or behind the other positions depending on how you have your seating.

Turn off all eq in the sub and set the volume at 12 O'clock. ARC will level everything out.
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post #3270 of 14609
4/2/11 at 1:15pm
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Originally Posted by sadcaper
Just got a MRX 300 and going to setup with ARC. However, had a couple questions before I get started:

1. Is there a guide or something to walk us through this other than the sparse manual?
2. I have a less than ideal seating arrangement for my room, but according to anthem I need to make the first measurement in the center listening position. Then measures 2 and 3 to the left and right of that position. Since I usually sit off to the side of the tv and speakers, do I measure where I sit or measure from the center of the room? I can't tell what I'm supposed to do here.
3. Do I turn off all eq on my sub? Basically try to level everything out to 0 before starting?

Thanks! I'm anxious to get started!
Check the D2v/AVM50v tweaking thread. The first page has a list of general FAQs and one of the main sections is for ARC. Most of that section pertains to ARC for both the pre/pros and MRX receivers. It answers a lot of questions and gives more in depth explanations on ARC works. Everyone should check it out who uses ARC as it is a good read. Thanks to Bob Pariseau who I believe, put most of that together.
John
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