Kain Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 I was reading the "got my new denon and sub...but questions for you!" thread when I read for the first time that you have to crank up Denons about 2/3 on the volume nob just to make them sound loud? Is this true for ALL Denon receivers? ------------------ Home Theater (getting soon): TV: (Still deciding) DVD player: (Still deciding) VCR: Sony SLV-ED100 (HiFi VCR) Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (230V version of Denon AVR-4802) Speakers - Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7 Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7 Subwoofer: SVS CS-Ultra w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belial Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 I don't actually have a denon, but I know some better quality recievers like Onkyo use the last 20% of the volume to really make a difference. That is just the way they are designed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 16, 2001 Author Share Posted November 16, 2001 What about Yamaha receivers? How are they in quality and "volume nob" terms? ------------------ Will be getting the following in December. Home Theater: TV: (Still deciding) DVD player: (Still deciding) VCR: Sony SLV-ED100 (HiFi VCR) Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (230V version of Denon AVR-4802) Speakers - Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7 Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7 Subwoofer: SVS CS-Ultra w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belial Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 I might be the wrong person to ask. I've got an el cheapo Yamaha HTR 5240 which produces a LOT of hiss in 5.1 mode. Tomorrow I'm getting a new Onkyo 595 and I can't wait! The Yamaha that I have has the standard volume settings, unlike the better recievers we've mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 belial I'd like to hear how you like your 595. i am in the process of sending back my piece of shiite harman kardon avr510. i'm back looking for another decent under $500 reciever. thanks ------------------ My system thus far: 1980 Cornwalls (mains) 1990 Heresy II's (rears) 2001 KLF-C7 (center) 2001 KSW15 (Subwoofer) HK AVR 510 (reciever - Going back soon!) Kenwood DV402 (DVD) Sony KV 27V55 (9 year old 27" TV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 KAiN, I have a Yamaha RX-V995 (100wpc I think) hooked up to my RF-3 HT system. I don't remember the dB #s on the volume dial but we watch movies with the dot on the dial ~10 o'clock and it is pretty loud. At the couch maybe 15' away it is in the 90's dB wise on a rat-shack SPL meter. ------------------ Ed W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 don't worry about the points on the volume dials on dif brands/models. just a matter of design/calibration. makes no dif on sound quality. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 16, 2001 Author Share Posted November 16, 2001 So the Denon AVR-4802 is still a good receiver, right? And can get loud too, right? ------------------ Will be getting the following in December. Home Theater: TV: (Still deciding) DVD player: (Still deciding) VCR: Sony SLV-ED100 (HiFi VCR) Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (230V version of Denon AVR-4802) Speakers - Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7 Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7 Subwoofer: SVS CS-Ultra w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 i'd guess w/ a normal or higher outputting component like a dvdp, normal or better room response, & those new ref speaks, it should be pretty dang loud after u get past -20db on the denon dial. probably nearing or over 100db w/ everything flat at that point. of course that's pure speculation w/ all the possibe variables. good to see your getting close to purchase kain. hope you've been taking notes do u have any way to demo anything in your home before purchase. your ears should be the best determinant. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beday00 Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 I have the 3802 with the rf-3 and they get really loud around when turned up completely... too loud to listen to for a prolonged time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacevedo Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 Check out my post in the Denon and sub problem thread - it may explain this for you. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belial Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 BigBusa--I'd be more than happy to post my thoughts on the Onkyo 595--when I finally get it. Unfortunately, today is not the day. My dealer was supposed to get a shipment from Onkyo in, but now they say they won't be delivering until next Tuesday! Kind of a drag, since one of the nice things about buying locally is knowing that you can just walk right in and pick up your equipment THAT DAY. Oh well. I'll be sure and post a new thread with my review once I actually get the Onkyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyHabits Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Also, some of the cheaper brands will sometimes design it so you get most of the volume gain by 10 o'clock or so. Besides, IMHO the mark of a truly good system is how it sounds at lower volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhead187 Posted November 18, 2001 Share Posted November 18, 2001 I have the 3801 and have hit around 110 db in my room. I have also ran around 100 db for a couple of hours without problem. This is in a 15x15x12 room. Unless you're in a much larger room, the denon amps should be fine, especially with klipsch speakers. It doesn't matter how much you have to turn up the knob, as long as it plays clean and loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scodo Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 my 777es has only gone up to 2 any more then that would be too loud! scott ------------------ sony da777es yamaha cdx 1100rs carver m4.0t silver seven monster power center polk sda 2b polk cs400i polk fx500i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartW Posted November 20, 2001 Share Posted November 20, 2001 Hello, I have the AVR-5800 and a 25'x11' room. With the SPL set as suggested, I have to approach 00db or reference level in the 5 channel stereo mode to get it as loud as I like it. I am using the KLF-30's and a C-7. Try turning your SPL up on your speaker settings....It'll get louder. I have been cautious about doing this. I don't want to burn a speaker. I have never turned it up passed 00db. I don't know just how far I can push it. I wish someone could help me with that. Bart quote: Originally posted by KAiN64: I was reading the "got my new denon and sub...but questions for you!" thread when I read for the first time that you have to crank up Denons about 2/3 on the volume nob just to make them sound loud? Is this true for ALL Denon receivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted November 20, 2001 Share Posted November 20, 2001 yea bart that's what i was thinking 2 - if it bothers one then they can just raise their levels like another 10db. then when u get to 00 it'll be much too loud wouldn't worry about cranking too much. w/ klipsch you'll probably go deaf before you hear any amp clipping. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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