Anthem D2/D2v/AVM50/AVM50v/ARC1 tweaking guide - Page 1163

Originally Posted by jayray

Auditory memory lasts about 5 seconds so unless you had two units, one with the mod and the other without, it is very hard to determine the difference.
John

Originally Posted by AVfile

As for the 5-second rule (I thought it was 7 seconds ) I would say that is valid in the context of surveying the general public for say a psychology class study. However an experienced Audiophile that knows what to listen for can make mental notes.

Originally Posted by tngiloy


I think you are both right.
I often find myself saying, "God, I forgot how good this sounds!" as I listen to my system, anchored by my D2 with ARC.

Its nice to both know what good sound is, and (because of my faulty auditory memory) to be re-reminded each time that I have a system that is capable of producing it.

Tom

Originally Posted by boblam

I'm thinking about purchasing an Anthem AVM50v. I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about changes to this model or a new line coming out at CES 2012. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by Bob Pariseau

An upgrade allowing 3D "pass through" on half the inputs and one of the 2 HDMI outputs is in the works. The latest post here from Nick at Anthem says it is slated for the first of the year. No info yet on pricing.
--Bob

Originally Posted by cossie0


It may be the first half of the year but did they say which year?

I bought a D2V last December taking advantage of the free 1.4 upgrade offer which was due early in the year. Since then it has been 3 months away no matter what month I asked

An upgrade allowing 3D "pass through" on half the inputs and one of the 2 HDMI outputs is in the works. The latest post here from Nick at Anthem says it is slated for the first of the year.

Originally Posted by LEVESQUE

PANIC ROOM!

* Should I panic since the D2/AVM50 are NOT HDMI 1.3? :

Not anymore!!!

The D2/AVM50 will both be upgradable (hardware upgrade) to do the D2v, so they will be HDMI 1.3c, 7.1, and will support decoding of DD TrueHD, DTS HD and DTS-HD Master

Originally Posted by boblam

Is this a firmware upgrade or an actual board that I would have to take into my dealer for an upgrade (assuming I could get an upgrade)?

Originally Posted by AVfile

. . . .
Yeah, just a few

Originally Posted by AVfile

For example, if I were looking for tips on how to place the microphone (since I find the stand too tall on my chairs) where would I start? I don't want to start and the beginning with all the historical info about ARC upgrade kits, etc.

Originally Posted by TJG55

UPDATE.....new Anthem product comes with a new stand. Lighter and with boom arm. Has been the case for several months.
TJG

Originally Posted by TJG55

Yep!
TJG

Originally Posted by MStanic

Why are some BluRay movies so much louder than others.

For example, I find movies in DTS 5.1 MA like King Kong, Aliens, Saving Private Ryan to play so much louder off my D2v using Neo 5.1 DTS MA over movies like Jurassic Park and Forbidden Kingdom which are 7.1 DTS MA? I am using the same DVD player (BDP S550) when playing these discs.

Anthem just said it has to do with the disc/source. They suggested changing my Dynamic setting from Reference to Off. Literally, I have to come down about 10 plus decibels when playing King Kong for example (I find this with most DTS 5.1 MA discs) vs Forbidden Kingdome for example or most DTS 7.1 MA discs which play so much softer. Any ideas/comments? Thanks.

Originally Posted by MStanic

Why are some BluRay movies so much louder than others.

For example, I find movies in DTS 5.1 MA like King Kong, Aliens, Saving Private Ryan to play so much louder off my D2v using Neo 5.1 DTS MA over movies like Jurassic Park and Forbidden Kingdom which are 7.1 DTS MA? I am using the same DVD player (BDP S550) when playing these discs.

Anthem just said it has to do with the disc/source. They suggested changing my Dynamic setting from Reference to Off. Literally, I have to come down about 10 plus decibels when playing King Kong for example (I find this with most DTS 5.1 MA discs) vs Forbidden Kingdome for example or most DTS 7.1 MA discs which play so much softer. Any ideas/comments? Thanks.

Originally Posted by AVfile

Have you also used the front trims to turn down the center channel 3dB for DTS HD?

There is of course the fact that some BD are just mastered too damn loud. Last night I was nearly deafened by Resident Evil 3 and it's Dolby TrueHD!

Originally Posted by AVfile

There is of course the fact that some BD are just mastered too damn loud. Last night I was nearly deafened by Resident Evil 3 and it's Dolby TrueHD!

Originally Posted by boblam

On the way to listen to an AVM50v. This product has been out for a while. I have a AVM20 which is now showing it's age. Is the AVM50v design, processors, ... starting to show their age or is this still a viable product?

Don't want to purchase it this year if there is an AVM60 or whatever product around the corner.

I spoke with a dealer that stopped carrying Anthem because they wouldn't upgrade a customers D2. Thoughts on purchasing this or waiting for next generation?