Hi, i pared one of this with an energy take classic 5.1 speakers, the center channel sounds awfull, like a cheap tweeter, how can i fix this?
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The only things I could think of are your center channel is blown (you can check this by hooking it up to a different receiver), your center channel output on your receiver has some sort of issue (you can check this by hooking a different center speaker into your receiver). If neither of these are your problem then odds are it is a problem with your receivers settings. Turn on your receiver and play a DVD or blu ray, next push the "setup" button on your receiver remote, it should say "speaker setup", push the "right arrow" button and it should now say "Config", push the "right arrow" button again and you are now in the speaker configuration area. Push the "up arrow" until you are on "Center", make sure it is not set to "None", try setting it to "small". Push the "up arrow" again until you are at "Front" and try setting them to "small". You can continue pushing the "up arrow" to configure all your speakers, make sure Subwoofer says "None" if you do not have one as that can cause issues. Good luck getting your center speaker working.
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It is possible that your speaker is blown but there is a simple test you can perform to be sure. Switch the speaker that sounds bad to the other side of the amplifier where the speaker sounded good. If that speaker now sounds good, your problem is with the amplifier. If the speaker still sounds distorted then it's defective.
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I heard a lot of noise as well, that is before i bought a dedicated audio interface, like an m-audio m-track, preSonus, focusrite, etc.. If you're not using one, then i'd say get that first. I have no noise now at all settings. From -30db, and i usually have my speakers set at the +6db and nothing. i'm also using the 1/4" to 1/4" plug into the balanced inputs. If you're using an audio interface, then i'd say call customer support and get it fixed.
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1200 for 2@ 350 watts ea on one channel or 2, and is this going to be as I call it "Thumpin" as in low bass sound only or are they involved with other speakers if not, then if your going to run ea speaker on it own channel you should have more than enough, just adjust the levels so that you don't over drive them. They should sound fine. Also are your 10" speakers KFC-W2513PS, and not kfc-w2153p, again either way you should have enough to push them speakers to the beat.
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The same thing happened to me. So I sent it back for a replacement. The same thing happened to that one! So I sent it back for a refund & just gave up on the speakers. I'll save up my money for a brand with higher quality standards!
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I have had this system for several months now and I can honestly say that the center is matched perfectly with the L/R speakers so that you get a balanced sound from all three. The L/R do not overpower the center channel or vice versa. Hope that helps.
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Hey Adam, Since this is a very good receiver, I went with Sonance In-wall Theatre-Cinema speakers all around t Center and they sound great with this receiver. It's worth spending a few more dollars on higher end speakers. Best of luck!
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Denon AVR-#### 4 numbers in the model number or Onkyo. Your center channel speaker should set max power output you are looking for in an amp. 50 watts from either brand drive them great
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Yes, I recently added a center channel speaker to my existing 2 front speaker set up. I was running through RCA cables initially, but with the added channel, these are incompatible. I got the optical audio cable, hooked it to my receiver, but have been unable to get any sound whatsoever out of it.
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Hey Slater, I pretty much have the same setup you just described, got the Son STRDG 720 last week and just purchased these speakers today. Which speakers do you think would be a good purchase to convert this system into 7.1? I have two large polk bookshelves at home although they are a bit old, what do you think?
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Sorry. I did not answer about the center channel. I am using these speakers as surround, left and right speakers. But for my center I am not utilizing the outlet. The center channel is mainly used for dialog which I have do not have to. Two front left and right with surround left and right which will give you very good sound clarity, definition, no distortion and the whole spectrum. This all depends on your sound system and the front speakers you are using.
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Have done all this, but how do I get 5.1 sound from the external source? Sound only coming through the front speakers. What input should I be using on the receiver to get 5.1 sound from the external source? TIA.
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You have 5 separate channels on the back of the speaker. You could only connect the center channel but it would be a waste of the other speakers enclosed. There are much better choices if you are only looking for a center channel speaker.
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do the 'mods', i.e., at least remove the tweeters from the faceplates and seal them to the faceplates/tweeters mating surfaces with plumbers putty, and super glue each woofer cones' shield can to the baskets.damping these with 4" of rockwool bats behind the drivers an two inches on the rest of the interior surfaces (save for the duct exhaust areas) will yield hifi speakers on the cheap ;)
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I would recommend a sub and surround speakers. I use a sub and it sounds great. I also got the matching center channel which is awesome too.
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I picked up the Energy Take Classic 5.1 system and paired it with my Yamaha receiver. These speakers sound amazing and are a huge improvement over my old Sony 5.1 system.
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The cheapest, easy fix would be to just wire your surround back speaker (which is what the one directly behind you is designated in a 6.1 system, not sure why it's not just called 'rear center') into both of the outputs in the receiver marked 'left rear and right rear'.The alternative would be to use the S-Air wireless feature and add the extra speakers that way.