Rsx 1055

[duncanmccloud]

I just found this site with its wealth of information. I was looking for an answer to my question but I probably missed it. Anyway, I own a Rotel RSX 1055 and I dont hear much out of the surround speakers. There is sound but it's too low for my taste. Maybe I set it up wrong on the osd menu?
I use 5 channel for all my video needs. I listen to music on a separate 2 channel system. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

[Andrew Pratt]

Did you calibrate the speakers volume with the test tones and and SPL meter? Also what are your sources for video?

[duncanmccloud]

Yes to speaker test tones. No to SPL meter. My DVD Player is a Rotel 995. TV is a ViewSonic 425 Plasma. Thank you for your time.

[Marcel B]

I set my levels with a SPL meter and later only by sing my ears and test tones and found the same settings.

Did you set the delay (speaker distance) exactly right ?
This makes a lot of difference, especially when using non-digital surround modes.

Test it with a source with a lot going on in the surrounds (U-571 with depth charges in the rear )

Marcel B

[kudeta]

Are you using a digital cable between your DVD and RSX 1055? I too had the same problem until the wonderful people on this forum asked me that question. Sure enough digital cable in, problem solved

[duncanmccloud]

Thank You

For the info. It was most helpful. I'm using B&W dm630i speakers for the front and I think I set the speaker tone too high for the size of the room. I reduced the front speakers and center to 6 and I set the surrounds to max. It sounds better to my ear.