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Bob - Thanks for your response I usually listen to movies at a moderate level. I have not measured the sound level or the watts used. By comparison to an older receiver on stereo, I would assume I would be using less than 3 watts continuous on average. Considering this is at 96 dB for the fronts speaker array. I don't know what full volume is, short of slightly less than clipping(which I don't think I have never done). I occasionally "crank up the volume" where the volume control may be pointing at 11 o'clock (I am not sure if that means much). I never increase the volume to 12 o'clock. And yes, the "distortion" appears even at lower volume levels - it is not only when I am crankng it up, Although of course it is more noticable when increasing the volume, respectively.

I isolated the source of the distortion - it is my receiver. Any guidance on weather I should have it worked on or get a new one? I am very frustrated. Thanks

The model Yamaha receiver I have is the 5150. I think it is rated at 75 watts per channel - although I probably never use those. Is there anything I can do to "test" the receiver short of taking it to a service center? In the mean time, I will hook up my center to an inexpensive Sherwood receiver that my wife uses to assess the distortion coming from the KSF C5. I will also hook up a cheap center channel to the Yamaha to assess any distorion coming from it on the other receiver. Question - If I isolate the distorion to my receiver, is there anything I can do about it considering the cost of repair? Thanks for you feedback.

Hello guys I am noticing some audible distorion from my center channel. I notice it when dialogue gets loud - such as if someone yells or raises their voice in the movie. The distortion appears to be less when I change the center channel setting on my amp from large to small, however it is stil audible. The distorion is also still audible when I select "no center channel" - meaning all dialogue comes from both left and right speakers. The distotion is most noticeable from the center channel. Other than voices like I mentioned, there is not audible distortion at all. Could there be an issue with my amp? Is it possible for the soundtrack of the DVDs I have been watching to be recorded "too hot"? Should I invest in monster cable for my coax digital out from my DVD player? Should I run my center channel down to the service center so they can open her up to see if there is a damaged coil or a small tear in a diaphram? I am bewildered. Any help is greatly appreciated.

AVman Thanks for responding I am using component video connections. My TV may be similar is similar to the XBR you are refering to, but it does not state the up conversion process. I can select Interlaced or progressive on my TV menu. Would this make a difference? I tried several different settings and the boldest colors came from the non progressive signal. The sharpest image came from the progressive scan signal. On the actual DVD player, there is a switch which I can select the 480i or 480p output. There are also different menu settings where I can choose film or video source. Which should I choose? Does this make a difference?

Thanks for the advice Doug!!

Wow, I didn't expect such a response - (just kidding). I guess this may have chosen the wrong forum to post this one. Anyway, for those who are interested, I did more research on the internet and the player I purched does have 3:2 pull down (this may be a standard for progressive scan DVD players.?). What I did as far as the brightness of the colors (specifically the reds), was I adjusted the sharpness, tint, contrast etc on the DVD menu to compensate for the difference. The differences between progressive scan (480p - interpolating to 720 lines of resolution on an HD capable TV)and interlaced (480i normal view) initially appeared to be minor. After viewing a few scenes from various movies, I was able to notice some clarity differences between the two resolutions. One extremely noticeable difference was on the movie The Thomas Crown Affair - with Pierce Brosnan. As he holds up the newspaper after Rene Russo's character spent the night with him at his NY apartment. The lines of text on the newspaper on normal mode were extremely pixelated and larger than scale. With progressive playback, the lines of text looked more real and to scale. In the same movie when the glider lands in a cow pasture when viewed with mormal mode, the outline of the white glider seem jagged or like small stair steps. While viewing this seen in progressive mode, the outline of the glider appears smooth. Just thought I would give you guys something to look at. Additional comments, suggestions are welcome

I need some technical advice: I recently bought a new JVC progressive scan DVD player from a wholesale club. I hooked it up last night to my HDTV (with progressive scan option) I could not tell much of a calrity difference between the normal resolution and the progressive scan resolution. In fact, It appers as though the non progressive scan picture seems to have brighter colors and more distuinguished red colors. Is there suppossed to be a more noticable difference? I have been told that 3:2 pull down is good, and the particular DVD player I purchased does not state that it has 3:2 pull down capability. - I am not sure if this is an additional feature or if all progressive scan DVD players use this. I have been told that 3:2 pull down is good to have. Please provide me with any advice. Thank you

Moon Thanks for the advice. I was actually able to "fix" one of the recessed lights. The baffle was not installed flush with the trim peice that goes against the sheetrock (secures it up there). I moved it around to where it holds it more securely and now no rattle what soever from that one. The other recessed lighting fixture is towards the back (2/3rds back) of the room and does makes just a small noise occasionally. The actual fixture seems to hang too low, therefore the trim and baffle does not secure it very tight against the sheetrock. Again, the noise that one makes is very minor and only occasional. I think I will try some adhesive caulk - even white since the trim and ceiling are both white.

Moon, You room is looking great!! Need advice - I recently built a home theater room and now that it is complete, I hear rattling from two of my recessed light fixtures with loud bass notes. Do you have any suggestions on how to eliminate this? Thanks

I don't think the tonality would match. I would go with another pair of RS3s

I think the KSF speakers are great. You are lucky to have the SS5s (surrounds) I wish I had a pair. I have listened to the RF3s and they are brighter in tone - a little more harsher , if you will, on the treble. I do not like the "floating" grill cover. They are difficult to remove and replace and the prongs break easily. I too thought about upgrading, but after listening to the RF3s decided it was not worth the additional investment over what I already had. Remember, some people still have and will not part with their 20 year old Heresy speakers.

I too noticed the same glare on the movie on two different DVD players. I assumed it was produced that way to give us the impresion of the older style film video cameras. It may be that was in the beach landing scens as well. Please post if you find anything!! Thanks

I always thought that that is how Klipsch was able to have their speakers rated at a higher dB level (or sensitivity) than most others. Their horn enclosure directs more sound waves to the direction of the listener. I think your little experiment proved the point. Not that it is bad. I think this also gives more separation for better imaging.

I too prefer DTS over Dolby Digital. The reason beng is that I can tell a diference in the clarity of the recording and I think it has better dynamic range. THX is more or less a marketing ploy to me. THX is not a format it is a "ceretification". Certified by who? ..... THX of course. What is measured to gain certification? THX measures...... *The method the audio and video tranfered onto the DVD *Your suggested screen size of your television and preferable viewing distance from your screen/TV. More information can be obtained by clicking on www.thx.com