Can anyone comment on dynamic volume control? Can anyone comment on the effectiveness of dynamic volume control on the AVR-591? I'm so frustrated with low volume conversations and extra loud music and sound effects. I'm hoping that dynamic volume will help with this. Thanks. Can anyone comment on dynamic volume control? Can anyone comment on the effectiveness of dynamic volume control on the AVR-591? I'm so frustrated with low volume conversations and extra loud... » Read More Can anyone comment on dynamic volume control? Can anyone comment on the effectiveness of dynamic volume control on the AVR-591? I'm so frustrated with low volume conversations and extra loud music and sound effects. I'm hoping that dynamic volume will help with this. Thanks. « Show Less
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I fiddled with this feature for a month; it never got it right and in the end I shut off all that Audysses garbage and was MUCH happier with the results. I don't care what the guys at Audysses claim - their solution is absolute junk. In fact - they don't raise the center channel, instead they transfer some center sound to the surrounds and play the surrounds louder. So you actually end up with louder ambient noise, when all you want is a louder center channel. Here's a tip: increase the gain on the center channel, and shut off ALL the audio processing. The good news is the Denon has a fabulous amp, and that's all you need. I fiddled with this feature for a month; it never got it right and in the end I shut off all that Audysses garbage and was MUCH happier with the results. I don't care what the guys at Audysses claim - their solution is absolute junk. In fact - they don't raise the center channel, instead they transfer some center sound to the surrounds and play the surrounds louder. So you actually end up with louder ambient noise, when all you want is a louder center channel. Here's a tip: increase the gain on the center channel, and shut off ALL the audio processing. The good news is the Denon has a... » Read More I fiddled with this feature for a month; it never got it right and in the end I shut off all that Audysses garbage and was MUCH happier with the results. I don't care what the guys at Audysses claim - their solution is absolute junk. In fact - they don't raise the center channel, instead they transfer some center sound to the surrounds and play the surrounds louder. So you actually end up with louder ambient noise, when all you want is a louder center channel. Here's a tip: increase the gain on the center channel, and shut off ALL the audio processing. The good news is the Denon has a fabulous amp, and that's all you need. « Show Less
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I too am interested in this feature. I thought I was the only one that thought the dialogue was quiet & the music/effects too loud. This is MOSTLY blamed on poor mixing by whoever was responsible for creating the disk you are watching. I'm also interested in it so the commercials don't SCREAM at me on the rare occasions when I watch live TV.
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That's a good point, theater environment vs home environment. In that case you would THINK that when they press the disc for home viewing they would remix the audio for that environment...I just got the AVR-591 last month, and I'm LOVING it. The only dislike so far is that the volume numbers are a bit small... I'm kind of OCD and have specific numbers I like for various uses of the receiver, LOL.
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I'd recommend you go to avsforum dot com and search for Audyssey Dynamic Volume. Audyssey's CTO participates there (or at least used to) and any question you can think of has probably received already received a definitive answer there. However, the quick summary from what I've read is that Dynamic Volume works pretty well (although there is a camp that feels that Dolby Volume does a better job at the same task). Many people think that Dynamic EQ is more or equally important, as it allows you to properly hear low and high frequencies at lower volumes. Note that Denon, for reasons I can't imagine, stopped advertising Dynamic EQ for most of its 2011 models. E.g., the AVR-1610 and the AVR-1611 both have Dynamic EQ, but the AVR-1611 spec sheet doesn't say so. And W. Stewart, remember that movie soundtracks are made to be heard at "reference volume," a specific sound level used in theaters. People expect a large dynamic range in the theater, and in almost all cases a DVD exactly reproduces the theater's soundtrack. The problem is sounds that seem appropriate in a movie theater wake the kids at home, so people turn the volume down, making the dialog too quiet. So, it's not really the fault of the DVD mixer, so much as a mismatch between movie theater and home theater expectations. Of course, your experience with screaming commercials is a deliberate and annoying attempt by advertisers to get your attention.
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I think you might have to press and hold onto the + volume button until you notice a change in volume. Simply pressing it continuously does not seem to work well, but keeping constant pressure on it until you reach the desired volume seems to do the trick.
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I don't think you understand how this works. You use the level control to get the output to match the level of your main speakers, not to set overall loudness. So where you set it has to do with the rest of your set up.
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Hello,it is difficult to understand what is phase issues. External dac should improve everything in sound. However I found some issues (warn) when connecting to PC via USB. Drivers are not singed one and finally I was not able to install them on 8.1 in half hour time. It is not clear how it would be even if succeeded if you would like to keep PC at high protection level with signed drivers feature on. In general I am quite happy with this DAC but not using with PC - CD and TV SPDIF connected.
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What do you refer to as volume control? I have not heard this mentioned before. There are the common control keys, and many programs have ways to modify them.
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As a sound attenuator, its circuits are designed to suppress the added volume that were once given to commercials, but were taken away by law. This means, with the device (only) on an analogue system, both the program volume and the commercial's volumes do not change. However, the volume of different stations may change, so ultimately you will still have to use your remote to either boost, or lower the volume, irregardless of their claims. If you need your volume to be louder, your only recourse is to use the volume control. There are no controls on the device itself.
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No- not that I have found. However, I just rotate the volume knob off/on really quick and that gets them to respond to the signal fast enough. Otherwise it takes a second or two for the speakers to recognize the signal and output audio. For the price, I really like these speakers and they have surprisingly warm tones for speakers in this category. Most speakers sound tinny and bassy.
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The JVC HAR-X500 does not have a volume control adjustment in the cable or headset. I find that the response to volume adjustments on the audio source are very linear and this makes it easy to get the volume "just right." Some headsets are not linear and this makes it difficult to adjust the headset volume at higher volumes.
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I have had the Bravia EX400 for about a week and love it. But alas, it does not have variable audio output, only one fixed audio out. This is suprising given all the other options this TV offers. I resorted to using the fixed audio output to my Yamaha receiver. I control the volume with my Yamaha remote. This is definitely worth doing since the TV's speakers have subpar sound quality. I agree with you R. Illingworth-variable audio output should be a standard feature. (Sony does have variable output in more expensive models.)
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Yea but I imagine the volume control is in your cabinet system, never used it. On back of amp there is a line out return and send. Good sound but not an expert. Sorry
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I would guess if you are looking at a switch like this your problem is elsewhere. A simple switch like this should pass audio through with out effecting it and I believe this switch does. In my situation this switch has no influence over volume levels. I would be surprised if anyone said it did unless the switch was defective.
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The RS180 has automatic level control to lower the volume of sound effects and music and boost the level of the spoken voices. Much of the programming available from Netflix and Amazon and other services has a very wide volume range and when you get the volume right for quiet voices, the music or sound effects will blow you out the room. The ALC solves this problem so you don't need to keep adjusting the volume. I love it and think it is well worth the money since I primarily use the system for TV viewing.
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Hi..Whatever the speakers are connected to can control the volume. I have mine plugged into my PC,with speaker volume all the way up,then use the PC volume controls from there on..Hope this helps!..Jon
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So Far I agree with youir assessment- But the speaker is ridiculous- at 100% volume- I have to hold it up to my ear to hear anything. The remote control is the most useful improvement - along with the preview speaker IF IT WORKED! Why would these people produce such an expensive and quality unit and install a cheap speake??? Tuba phil
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Hello! You control the volume from the volume control on your computer or device that you are using. I am very pleased with mine. Catherine
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I haven't listened much via that voice function, yet from what little I did I can't recall any objection, complaint or adverse reaction on my part. Sorry if this is not enough recommendation in that regard. Otherwise, this is indeed an excellent and superb product and I wholeheartedly do recommend it highly!