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Thx Colter. [
] He is considering using in ceiling speakers since he does not have a back wall. The room goes back a lot further than where he was standing when he took the photo. I suggested for him to consider using either the RS or an RB series speaker on the side walls for surrounds. I think in general, this would yield a better surround effect than in ceiling speakers. I figured it would be more fun and visual for him to be able to see what I was suggesting, even though it was just a rough edit. -
I made a quick sketch with Photoshop of your new setup watching Transformers.
Before image....
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Do the DVD player & the AVR both have to decode dts?someone claimed a weakness of the AVR55 was that it did not support the DTS format
From what I have been told here in the forum, no. I could use the DTS decoder in my DVD player if it had Multi-channel outputs and my receiver had multi-channel inputs. For some reason, the DTS decoder in the DVD player cannot send it through digital coax or Toslink to the receiver already decoded.
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With the disk playing and you not getting any output, is there an "Audio" button or something like that on the remote that allows you to pick between the different audio formats? On my players, you hit the audio button, then either press the audio button or the up/down arrows to cycle through the various audio tracks. does this work?
Tried that too. I have another concert DVD that I can switch from Dolby Digital to Dolby Stereo. The Jeremy Camp DVD must only have one audio encoding. maybe it is DTS. Neither the DVD player nor the receiver has Multi-Channel Outputs so I cannot use the DTS encoder in my DVD player. If it is a DTS issue, I just may have to enjoy the CD for now until I upgrade my receiver.
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what are the audio options in the setup menu of the Camp DVD?
Sadly enough, none. Only has Play Concert, Song Selection and Extras. Extras just has a music video.
Does your receiver support DTS?
No, it is Dolby Digital only.
The disk must be DTS or some sort of high bitrate DVD-Audio, but I didn't see anything about DVD-Audio when I searched about the cd/dvd combo.
I looked in the CD Jacket and there is no mention of the encoding there either.
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Check Monoprice.com . They have great prices and many people here in the forums recommend them.
From everything that I have read, for the most part, wire is wire and cables are cables. Don't get caught up in the marketing hype of spending $100 on a 3ft digital coax cable because it says "Monster Cable" on it.
When I worked for Circuit City, we pushed Monster Cable big time. We were on commission back then. We made more money when we sold MC as opposed to regular RCA cables. I went to a Monster Cable training seminar put on by reps from Monster Cable. They were educating us why their cables were better than radio shack cables. They brought out a pair of 6ft speaker cables that were about 1 inch in diameter. Looked like braided steel. They retailed for something like $1000/pr. They asked us if we thought they were worth $1000 and if they sounded $1000 better than their $30 speaker cables. Their answer was "We sell them for $1000 because we have customers that are willing to pay that much to have the very best".
Bottom line is get a good thick cable. The lower the gauge, the thicker the cable. Check here.
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what emblems are on the DVD or the packaging? like Dolby Digital, DTS etc...
That was one of the first things I checked. Nothing is on the DVD.
DD works fine for other dvds.Can you try a movie that you know has Dolby Digital 5.1 surround and see if that works, then don't change any settings and try the Camp DVD...
Oh, now I see you switched DVD player output from Dolby Digital to PCM, why did you do that? You should switch it back and it should play Dolby Digital 48 KHz.
That was a last resort. Sound was not working so since the receiver said PCM, I changed the audio setting on the dvd player from DD to PCM but that didn't work either.
Thanks for the suggestions. Anything else you think I could try?
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Bump....any suggestions?
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Coming SOON: 2 RF62s, 1 RC62, RW10d, 2 R1650-C with Onkyo 605 all in a custom built wall entertainment center.
Just saw your post in "Let's see YOUR Home Theater" topic. So I'm assuming you are buying it?
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Let's break it down...
Retail prices below
RF-62 ($800)
RC-62 (450)
1650-C ($300 that is a guess since they do not list retail prices for them on Klipsch website)
RW10d (500)
Total Retail Price = $2050
Dealer Price = $1579
That's close to 25% off retail. Not sure how much more you could get off from that. I can't recall what your budget was.
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I told him to work me up a price since i changed the bookshelf speakers to floorstanding and the center channel from 52 to 62. I also changed the sub from rpw10 to the rw10d. fingers crossed for great price!
Remember, just because he gives you a price doesn't mean that you cannot offer him less. Worst he can say is no.
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I think for your theater room, I would definitely go with the Reference Line. Did you try using the Dealer Locator?
Might could go this route using Vanns.com...
RB-35 - $218.00 (currently out of stock though)
RC-35 - $299.00
RS-35 - $229.00
Looks like a pretty good bang for your buck setup. That would leave you with plenty for a receiver and a kickin sub. Not sure how the RB-35 compares with the RB-81. They both use an 8" woofer.
As always, FREE shipping with Vanns.
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I bought a new CD (Jeremy Camp Live). It is a CD/DVD combo. When I insert the DVD, I hear music on the menu screen but when I play the concert, no sound is heard and my HK AVR55 shows English PCM. I have my Sony RDR-GX330 DVD Recorder/DVD player hooked up to the HK via Digital Coax. Even when I switch to stereo, no sound is heard.
On the back of my DVD player, it says "PCM/DTS/Dolby Digital" next to the the Digital Coax output.
I went into the audio settings on the DVD player and changed the Digital Coax setting from Dolby Digital to D-PCM but that did not work.
I can get it to play in Dolby Prologic (blah) and in 3 Channel Stereo. It will not play in Stereo either.
What am I missing here? Do I have to hook up the Analog RCA Out as well as the Digital Coax?
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Don't do it Youthman or you'll quickly be back in the speaker market. Just something about good heritage.
I hope not. I somehow went from being interested in the RB-61 and now have found myself "upgrading" before I even bought them all the way to the RF-83 setup. Still waiting on them to arrive. Really hoping I can find out something on Monday.
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You have a huge room to work with. If you are looking for bookshelf for mains, might want to look at the RB-81's. I've heard the RB-61's and they sound really nice. Not much bottom end. The RB-81's, RC-62, RB-61, and the RW-12d retail for $2300. You can get them cheaper than that through your local dealer (probably 15 - 25% off retail), especially if you are buying a package deal. That would leave you with $500 for a receiver and with the list that I gave you earlier, you would probably be set. I think that would be a great setup for a $2500 budget.
Do you want all new? If new isn't a requirement, you can get some good deals on older models.
Anyone else have any opinions?
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Nope, I have never heard anything other than the Klipsch Reference. Maybe we could hook up sometime and you could take me to "old school".
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I have actually never heard any of the Heritage speakers. I am only listened to theReference line. $350/pr is a good price.
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Isn't it good to know that Klipsch speakers are made for life. [
] 20 year old speakers and still kickin strong (at high volumes I'm sure). -
Anyone strongly against one or the other?
This is probably not the write question to ask. Some here would say get the Jubilees! Others would recommend the Klipschorns, some would say RF-7's or RF-83's....
If you can answer the following questions, it will help us out in making suggestions:
1. How large is your room?
2. How large is your screen?
3. What percentage do you listen to Music and Movies (ex. 25% music, 75% movies)?
4. What is your new budget?
5. Are there any limitations with WAF (Wife Approval Factor)?
Personally, I prefer the Reference line. They look nicer and have a fuller sound to them. In general, the Reference Series is more expensive than the Synergy Series so again, your budget will help determine which direction you should lean towards.
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Listen to a Sarah Maclachlan or Peter Gabriel CD with and without and be amazed at what you are missing without a sub.
Most definitely use my 15" Velodyne with CD's as well as for movies. Mas is correct. Try "In the Arms of an Angel" without a sub, then with your sub. Huge difference.
If you have your speakers all balanced properly, the sub will enhance the sound, not overpower the fronts.
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Sounds like a good plan to me. Be sure to post pics once you get it setup.
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Hello there Plant City (Tampa east?)
Yes, Plant City is 20min east of Tampa and 5 minutes west of Lakeland.
] He is considering using in ceiling speakers since he does not have a back wall. The room goes back a lot further than where he was standing when he took the photo. I suggested for him to consider using either the RS or an RB series speaker on the side walls for surrounds. I think in general, this would yield a better surround effect than in ceiling speakers. I figured it would be more fun and visual for him to be able to see what I was suggesting, even though it was just a rough edit. 
] 20 year old speakers and still kickin strong (at high volumes I'm sure).
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I tried to help him visualize his future setup. I had to include Transformers too. [
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