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post #57721 of 62761
11/28/12 at 7:43am
Hi Chris,

I have a Denon 2311ci and I run Audyssey several times before without issues. About 2 months ago we had to put a some additional furniture in our living room and I decided to re-run Audyssey. I run all 6 measurements and the analysis froze on 96%. I waited for more than 1/2 hour and I stopped it (got back to the menu). I reset the microporcessor - didn't work; I unplugged the receiver for 10+ min. and I tried again with 1 measurement and it did work! Thinking that the un-plugging fixed the issue, I re-run Audyssey with 6 measurements and it froze again on 96%... I tried more than 15 times that day with different combinations if re-setting, un-plugging and number of measurements and none of them worked... So, I called Denon and I brought the receiver for service. After it was serviced, I run 5 measurements and it froze again at 96%. One measurement didn't work either, so I reset the microprocessor and 1 measurement worked. I tried again with 5 measurements and the analysis again froze at 96%...

So, before I bring the receiver again for service, my question is: Is it possible that because of the amount of the furniture in my room that more than certain amount of measurements cause the "freezing" issue? How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait - 10 min.? 20 min.?

Thanks a lot!
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post #57722 of 62761
11/28/12 at 7:48am
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Originally Posted by Olbi View Post

Hi Chris,
I have a Denon 2311ci and I run Audyssey several times before without issues. About 2 months ago we had to put a some additional furniture in our living room and I decided to re-run Audyssey. I run all 6 measurements and the analysis froze on 96%. I waited for more than 1/2 hour and I stopped it (got back to the menu). I reset the microporcessor - didn't work; I unplugged the receiver for 10+ min. and I tried again with 1 measurement and it did work! Thinking that the un-plugging fixed the issue, I re-run Audyssey with 6 measurements and it froze again on 96%... I tried more than 15 times that day with different combinations if re-setting, un-plugging and number of measurements and none of them worked... So, I called Denon and I brought the receiver for service. After it was serviced, I run 5 measurements and it froze again at 96%. One measurement didn't work either, so I reset the microprocessor and 1 measurement worked. I tried again with 5 measurements and the analysis again froze at 96%...
So, before I bring the receiver again for service, my question is: Is it possible that because of the amount of the furniture in my room that more than certain amount of measurements cause the "freezing" issue? How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait - 10 min.? 20 min.?
Thanks a lot!

Something is faulty with the Denon. The furniture has nothing to do with the freezing and there should not be an amount of time to wait. Audyssey should just do what it has to do and finish at 100% right away.
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post #57723 of 62761
11/28/12 at 10:01am
what, you didn't read the part in the FAQ about having too much furniture in your room? rolleyes.giftongue.gif
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post #57724 of 62761
11/28/12 at 10:29am
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what, you didn't read the part in the FAQ about having too much furniture in your room? rolleyes.giftongue.gif

96% of the calculation is done in the last 4% of the time. Or there could be something wrong ... wink.gif
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post #57725 of 62761
11/28/12 at 12:21pm
Too many Ottomans.
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post #57726 of 62761
11/28/12 at 12:39pm
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what, you didn't read the part in the FAQ about having too much furniture in your room? rolleyes.giftongue.gif

 

LOL!!!

 

j) 1. Which items of my furniture should I throw out first when I use Audyssey?

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post #57727 of 62761
11/28/12 at 12:39pm
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Too many Ottomans.

They did have an empire at one time.
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post #57728 of 62761
11/28/12 at 1:12pm
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Originally Posted by kbarnes701 View Post

LOL!!!

j) 1. Which items of my furniture should I throw out first when I use Audyssey?

The one the WIFE enjoys more!
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post #57729 of 62761
11/28/12 at 1:31pm
Thanks asere for your answer!

I'm pretty sure that there is something wrong with the unit, but it is worth to check for other possibilities before getting the Denon back for service and waiting 2 weeks to get it fixed... frown.gif

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what, you didn't read the part in the FAQ about having too much furniture in your room? rolleyes.giftongue.gif
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Too many Ottomans.

I'm glad that you are having fun! smile.gif
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post #57730 of 62761
11/28/12 at 1:38pm
So, my question is this:

I have an old system. I mean old. 5.1 old.

Adcom GFA 555 II driving B+W DM-7's as mains
Adcom GFA 545 driving KEF bookshelf surrounds
Marantz monoblock driving a small B+W center channel
small Definite Technology subwoofer

I just replaced a 14 year old Marantz av550 with the new av7701. As you might surmise, I haven't spoken or read tech in a long, long time. I would like to run Audessey but i am not sure it would really improve what I already have. The sound difference between the two processors was quite significant and some can be attributed to now being able to listen to DTS. The set-up and configuration of Audessey seems very complicated to me and I only have XT. should I bother? I just want to be sure I can defeat it if I don't like the new sound.
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post #57731 of 62761
11/28/12 at 1:41pm
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Originally Posted by kbarnes701 View Post

LOL!!!

j) 1. Which items of my furniture should I throw out first when I use Audyssey?


j) 2. What is the best way to tell my SO that the coffee table in front of the couch needs to be removed?
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post #57732 of 62761
11/28/12 at 1:57pm
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So, my question is this:
I have an old system. I mean old. 5.1 old.
Adcom GFA 555 II driving B+W DM-7's as mains
Adcom GFA 545 driving KEF bookshelf surrounds
Marantz monoblock driving a small B+W center channel
small Definite Technology subwoofer
I just replaced a 14 year old Marantz av550 with the new av7701. As you might surmise, I haven't spoken or read tech in a long, long time. I would like to run Audessey but i am not sure it would really improve what I already have. The sound difference between the two processors was quite significant and some can be attributed to now being able to listen to DTS. The set-up and configuration of Audessey seems very complicated to me and I only have XT. should I bother? I just want to be sure I can defeat it if I don't like the new sound.

Many of us here started with "XT." I certainly would set it up, and you can defeat it if you don't like it. But, if it is set up correctly - and there could be some wrinkles to iron out in that regard - it is rare that people don't like it.

And, welcome to the Audyssey thread and ... the 21st century! smile.gif
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post #57733 of 62761
11/28/12 at 2:11pm
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Originally Posted by pepar View Post

They did have an empire at one time.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2ozi7g4xsA

This is part 2 of 3 total (for the whole episode.)
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post #57734 of 62761
11/28/12 at 2:18pm
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Originally Posted by fjames View Post

Sorry, couldn't resist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2ozi7g4xsA
This is part 2 of 3 total (for the whole episode.)

T - t - t - too much time on my hands ... smile.gif
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post #57735 of 62761
11/28/12 at 2:39pm
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Originally Posted by tedcousens View Post

So, my question is this:

I have an old system. I mean old. 5.1 old.

Adcom GFA 555 II driving B+W DM-7's as mains
Adcom GFA 545 driving KEF bookshelf surrounds
Marantz monoblock driving a small B+W center channel
small Definite Technology subwoofer

I just replaced a 14 year old Marantz av550 with the new av7701. As you might surmise, I haven't spoken or read tech in a long, long time. I would like to run Audessey but i am not sure it would really improve what I already have. The sound difference between the two processors was quite significant and some can be attributed to now being able to listen to DTS. The set-up and configuration of Audessey seems very complicated to me and I only have XT. should I bother? I just want to be sure I can defeat it if I don't like the new sound.

Definitely run Audyssey. I think in your case specifically, with mismatched speakers from different brands, you will appreciate even more the EQ "massaging" of Audyssey to create better overall system integration. As Jeff notes, worst-case, you can always turn off the EQ and you will still have the benefit of properly calibrated delays and speaker trims. But my bet is you will like it wink.gif

The only thing you have to lose is 20 minutes of your life smile.gif

It's really NOT very complicated at all, despite what the enormity of this thread would have you believe. Put the mic in the "sweet spot", start it up, let it "boink" your speakers with test tones, and then repeat 5-7 more times moving the mic a foot or so each time. 20 minutes later you are done. That's it. Most of the other stuff is for dedicated "tweakers" or for troubleshooting issues... If you want to avoid the complexity of the giant FAQ, this easy "How to MultEQ" boils it down really simply: http://www.audyssey.com/audio-technology/multeq/how-to
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post #57736 of 62761
11/28/12 at 3:11pm
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Originally Posted by batpig View Post


It's really NOT very complicated at all, despite what the enormity of this thread would have you believe.

That should be in the FAQ smile.gif
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post #57737 of 62761
11/28/12 at 3:35pm
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Originally Posted by batpig View Post

If you want to avoid the complexity of the giant FAQ, this easy "How to MultEQ" boils it down really simply: http://www.audyssey.com/audio-technology/multeq/how-to

Actually, this should be in the FAQ.
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post #57738 of 62761
11/28/12 at 4:39pm
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They did have an empire at one time.

but they upgraded to a submersive
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post #57739 of 62761
11/28/12 at 6:09pm
guys i dont understand, what should i set REFERENCE LEVEL OFFSET for my cable tv input, and what should i set it for my XBOX 360 input (gaming)? for PS3 (bluray movies) i obviously left it at 0, should i just leave it at 0 for cable tv and xbox 360 too?

also, do u guys use INTELLIVOLUME?
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post #57740 of 62761
11/28/12 at 6:24pm
^^^

no matter how many times and in how many places you ask this question, the answer is not going to change.... use what you prefer...
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post #57741 of 62761
11/28/12 at 6:54pm
i ask because i didn't get a clear answer ,is it even needed to adjust the reference level offset or no? what benefit does setting the reference level offset to 10db for TV watching give for example?
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post #57742 of 62761
11/28/12 at 7:06pm
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Originally Posted by lamonsasa View Post

i ask because i didn't get a clear answer ,is it even needed to adjust the reference level offset or no? what benefit does setting the reference level offset to 10db for TV watching give for example?

A number of us (primarily Kbarnes701) have gone to a great amount of trouble to develop the Audyssey FAQ, which has a comprehensive section describing reference level offset and how to use it. Have you read the FAQ? If not, please read it and then come back with specific questions.
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post #57743 of 62761
11/28/12 at 7:11pm
i did read it , and it does not explain what to set the reference level for Cable TV Watching and for Gaming (Xbox 360), should i even be changing the reference level or leave it at 0 for all inputs? what benefit will changing the reference level offset give me? better sound at lower volume?
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post #57744 of 62761
11/28/12 at 7:43pm
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Originally Posted by lamonsasa View Post

i did read it , and it does not explain what to set the reference level for Cable TV Watching and for Gaming (Xbox 360), should i even be changing the reference level or leave it at 0 for all inputs? what benefit will changing the reference level offset give me? better sound at lower volume?

See the bolded section directly out of the FAQ for the TV content recommendation. For gaming, experiment...


There are three offsets from reference level that you can select when the content has not been mixed to known standards:

0dB - Choose this setting for movies.

15dB - Choose this setting for rock music, pop music and other music with very highly compressed dynamic range (that is, there is little difference between the softest and loudest parts of the content. Think Metallica!).

10dB - Select this setting for Jazz etc where the dynamic range is wider and also for TV content as that is usually mixed at 10 dB below film reference.

5dB - Choose this setting for Classical music and any content that has a wide dynamic range.
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post #57745 of 62761
11/28/12 at 7:53pm
Many thanks to kbarnes701 and what must've been an army of audio ninjas who put together the Audyssey FAQ. I've been a consumer audio pro for 32 years, yet I couldn't have properly set up my Integra DHC-80.3 without the help of this awesome FAQ. This has got to be one of the most helpful audio docs anywhere on the web.

The FAQ taught me that I needed to modify much of the conventional wisdom about auto-audio calibration. For example, we had always been taught to place the calibration mic where the listeners' heads would be. This is not necessarily so with Audyssey. I was also accustomed to correcting the sloppy subwoofer "distance" (actually, "delay") measurements of previous processors. Audyssey is more accurate with delay than those processors, and I can hear it. If your sub is 10 feet away with a tape measure, and Audyssey says it's 11.5 feet, Audyssey is correct, delay-matching-wise. That blew my mind.

The other valuable tips are too many to count, even helping out with tiny setup details such as where to find an inexpensive boom mic stand adapter. If you own a receiver or preamp with MultEQ XT32, even if you've seen the FAQ before, you need to go through it again. Every time I read it and its accompanying docs, I pick up something new.

My first calibration with the Integra was performed as I had always done with auto-calibration, basically second-guessing every setting. This afternoon, I did it the way directed by the FAQ. The improvement in sound and imaging is actually palpable. Massive kudos to you guys. You're my idols.

System:
Revel M-22
Revel B15a (2)
Integra DHC-80.3
Lyngdorf SDA-2175 amp
Audio Refinement Multi 3 amp
Pioneer BDP-43FP Blu-ray
Pioneer Kuro TV
Darbeevision Darblet
DIRECTV HR24
Sonos Connect
Edited by Bleeding Edge - 11/28/12 at 7:59pm
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post #57746 of 62761
11/28/12 at 8:19pm
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Originally Posted by AustinJerry View Post

See the bolded section directly out of the FAQ for the TV content recommendation. For gaming, experiment...
There are three offsets from reference level that you can select when the content has not been mixed to known standards:

0dB - Choose this setting for movies.

15dB - Choose this setting for rock music, pop music and other music with very highly compressed dynamic range (that is, there is little difference between the softest and loudest parts of the content. Think Metallica!).

10dB - Select this setting for Jazz etc where the dynamic range is wider and also for TV content as that is usually mixed at 10 dB below film reference.

5dB - Choose this setting for Classical music and any content that has a wide dynamic range.

Where do it mention gaming?
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post #57747 of 62761
11/29/12 at 4:37am
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Originally Posted by batpig View Post


It's really NOT very complicated at all, despite what the enormity of this thread would have you believe.

That should be in the FAQ smile.gif

 

The FAQ isn't really meant to be a guide to using Audyssey - it is meant to be just the answers to questions that are asked here repeatedly. As batpig says, setting up Audyssey is pretty simple for most people - but some have problems and come to this thread seeking solutions. In the pre-FAQ days this led to the thread containing the same information over and over, so the idea of the FAQ was born to condense all the previously repeated info into one place.

 

I then added the Audyssey '101' which IS meant to be a detailed step by step guide to setting up and using Audyssey.

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post #57748 of 62761
11/29/12 at 4:39am
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Originally Posted by lamonsasa View Post

guys i dont understand, what should i set REFERENCE LEVEL OFFSET for my cable tv input, and what should i set it for my XBOX 360 input (gaming)? for PS3 (bluray movies) i obviously left it at 0, should i just leave it at 0 for cable tv and xbox 360 too?

also, do u guys use INTELLIVOLUME?

There's no right or wrong way to set RLO. It's a preference tool. There are no standards for games and TV so it is not possible to say "use 5 or 10" or whatever because there is no way of knowing how the source content was produced. You have to experiment and set it to how it sounds good to you.

 

g)3.   What is Reference Level Offset in Dynamic EQ?

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post #57749 of 62761
11/29/12 at 4:46am
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Originally Posted by lamonsasa View Post

i did read it , and it does not explain what to set the reference level for Cable TV Watching and for Gaming (Xbox 360), should i even be changing the reference level or leave it at 0 for all inputs? what benefit will changing the reference level offset give me? better sound at lower volume?

That is because there is no right or wrong answer to that question. If you keep asking the same question over and over you will always get the same answer. You seem to be looking for someone to say to you "set it to 5 for TV and 10 for gaming" but you will never get that answer (not here anyway). The benefit of RLO IS clearly explained in the FAQ - it was designed to allow a shifting of the point at which Dynamic EQ operates to try to compensate for the widely different ways that content is produced for games and TV and music and so on - ares that do not have a 'standard' like movies do. As has been repeatedly said, you have to experiment with it and choose what sounds best to you. Because there are no standards for games etc, you may well find that you need to use 0 for one game, 5 for another game, 10 for another game and 15 for yet another game. This is the best answer I can provide I'm afraid.

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post #57750 of 62761
11/29/12 at 4:52am
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Originally Posted by Bleeding Edge View Post

Many thanks to kbarnes701 and what must've been an army of audio ninjas who put together the Audyssey FAQ. I've been a consumer audio pro for 32 years, yet I couldn't have properly set up my Integra DHC-80.3 without the help of this awesome FAQ. This has got to be one of the most helpful audio docs anywhere on the web.

The FAQ taught me that I needed to modify much of the conventional wisdom about auto-audio calibration. For example, we had always been taught to place the calibration mic where the listeners' heads would be. This is not necessarily so with Audyssey. I was also accustomed to correcting the sloppy subwoofer "distance" (actually, "delay") measurements of previous processors. Audyssey is more accurate with delay than those processors, and I can hear it. If your sub is 10 feet away with a tape measure, and Audyssey says it's 11.5 feet, Audyssey is correct, delay-matching-wise. That blew my mind.

The other valuable tips are too many to count, even helping out with tiny setup details such as where to find an inexpensive boom mic stand adapter. If you own a receiver or preamp with MultEQ XT32, even if you've seen the FAQ before, you need to go through it again. Every time I read it and its accompanying docs, I pick up something new.

My first calibration with the Integra was performed as I had always done with auto-calibration, basically second-guessing every setting. This afternoon, I did it the way directed by the FAQ. The improvement in sound and imaging is actually palpable. Massive kudos to you guys. You're my idols.

System:
Revel M-22
Revel B15a (2)
Integra DHC-80.3
Lyngdorf SDA-2175 amp
Audio Refinement Multi 3 amp
Pioneer BDP-43FP Blu-ray
Pioneer Kuro TV
Darbeevision Darblet
DIRECTV HR24
Sonos Connect

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to post that and for your kind words. I am very pleased that the FAQ has been of so much help to you. Most of the information in the FAQ is available elsewhere on the Internet, but the FAQ is, AFAIK, the only place where it is all brought together in one useful document. I do monitor the FAQ continuously and make small changes to it most weeks, as new information comes up from time time, and new questions are added when appropriate too. I also check the links periodically and correct any that have become broken or where the taget site has changed and a new link is needed. Enjoy your music and movies!

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