lamargibson

LOL not after all this arguing....... Can I ask why the Yamaha? the only reason I ask is that the Onkyo 875 is exactly the same specs. (plus you get the REON processor.) for $300 less. The only reason I am saying this is it seems to be the code here on the forum for everyone to give helpful advic, expecially when it comes to saving some green. I own 3 Onkyos and 2 Yamahas. and a few more I think I have a sickness. My yamaha died 1 year old ( replaced and now going strong.) My oldest Onkyo was built in 1986 I have never had a single issue. All im saying is I love them both. But you may want to save a few bucks. You may want to keep in mind that the Onkyo weighs over 60lbs (the heviest AV receiver I have touched in years.)

I also agree with that point. I have a very capable 7.1 system but I only use 5.2 due to my room and seating setup. (12.5 X 20 with 2 rows of seats. ) The only client that pointed that out as "wanting it" i convinced to get a pref screen and I used the Klipsch THX ultra 2 system (KL-650 THX) but it was a mute point seeing as how I told them to upgrade their 5990 anyway (went ROTEL)

WOW will you marry me, my wife never thinks im right. (lol) Just kidding. No big deal. I have read this forum for a while now, but just decided to start posting. I hope this does not "black ball" me for future debates. I figure if you/we are on the "KLIPSCH" site you/we all must be good people. I have used many different speakers in my time, from Martin Logan, B&W, M&K to Infinity and even some old Sony's. Out of all of these, I LOVE MY R-7's the most. Buckster, with so much history on this thread you ought to adopt me as your JR. poster.........[:^)] I really like how you guys look out for each other.... lamar

What are you talking about, the 7.1 channels are to be located in the middle of the room, not up front or to the rear !! That's the way my 5890 shows them in the set-up ....... READ the manual........ i gave you the page numbers from the 5990 receiver manual. I even put up the link where you can verify them right NOW. THEY ARE FRONT SPEAKERS! and i will quote from page 12 in the manual....... "Presence speakers (PR and PL) supplement the sound from the FRONT speakers with extra ambient effects produced by CINEMA DSP (see page 61) These effects include sounds that filmmakers intend to locate a little farther back behind the screen in order to create more theater-like ambience. Place these speakers at the front of the room about 0.5-1 m (1-3ft) outside the front speakers, facing slightly inwards, and about 1.8 m (6ft) above the floor. (note) sorround back and presence speakers do not output sound simultaneously. You can set to prioritze either set of speakers using PRIORITY parameter in the MANULA SETUP (see page 77). I will not comment on things I am not sure about. That would be plain stupid. I have worked with over a dozen Yamaha receivers within the last 18 months. I can quote the manual back to front. I would never charge a client money if I was not 100% sure of the advice I was giving them............

Furthermore, I love your tag....................

I am sure that you are attempting to make some point other than what was already mentioned as you appear to disagree so vehemenently, but I am at a loss to figure out what it is. LOL! Only giving specific information to the original poster. (mas) you stated above "The upper LR pair that comprise the 6 and 7 of the 7.1 format are referred to as "presence" speakers in Yamaha's DSP configuration." This is an incorrect statement. Read it again. if you were to have said the UPPER FRONT LR pair compirse additional "presence" speakers adding to your 5.1 or 6.1 or 7.1 setup. You would have made a correct statement. You do however make a clear and factual second point. [:$]

I bought 7.1 but used the 2 extra channels to bi-amp my RF-7's. I try to tell folks that 5.1 is perfect unless you are doing multiple rows of seating and your area is very deep (larger than 20ft) for years less than 5% of DVD content came from the back speakers (and that was exclusivly 5.1) so how much do they thnk comes from the extra 2 speakers now.

WoW! all I can say is Wow..... I have the RSW 15 with the RF-7's and I thoungt I had a big sub. Very cool. what is the cubic foot measurment of your room?

It is in the manual. Yamaha utilizes these extra speakers for more ambient sounds.They DO NOT REPRESENT THE 6th and 7th channel in a 7.1 system. These speakers are placed in the front of the room. UP HIGH!. They have no DIRECT content made for them. Yamaha "makes up" the signal for them. Page 12, 15, 30 has a diagram of where they go. They are generally used for very large rooms. Hope this helps. I installed a few Yamaha 5990 receivers and never used them. Here is a link to the manual. http://www.yamaha.com/yec/registration/yecloginredirect.aspx?returnurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.yamaha.com%2fyamahavgn%2fDocuments%2fYEC%2fAV_Receivers%2fManual%2fHTR-5990_e_U_.pdf

Yes I have the Onkyo TX SR 875. But I do agree that if your receiver does not have HDMI 1.3 capabilities, you would benifit from analog audio.

LOL I am at my office and was in a hurry (boss walking by.) I install Home Theaters on the side. I do thank you however for pointing out my spelling errors. I just may take you up on the offer to buy my DVD's. I currently use an Escient system to control them in several different changers.

The PS 3 has a MAJOR flaw. It will NOT play bitstream audio. That means you can not get the new HD audio. (AND I ASSUME THAT WOULD BE IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE IN THE FORUM SINCE IT IS A KLIPSCH FORUM) The best player as far a price and features go is the BD 1400 from Samsung. With the latest firmware update, you will have a state of the art player that as far as price point can not be beat. ($399) Nothing wrong with the PS 3 over all, but it is not for anyone who wants a true player. If you are looking for a gaming system, buy a XBOX 360. I have Toshiba XA2, Smsung BD1400 PS3 and Xbox 360 and nintindo WII. I haev installed every player to date, and I can speak from experiance. I have over 1000 DVD's, and I will never watch another DVD again. when you watch a great bluray or HDdvd you will be amazed.