Living room setup advice

energizer123 · 7 Sep 2022 at 21:36

It literally sounds like a different system.

energizer123 · 7 Sep 2022 at 21:37

Slope 24 db on the sub

hornetstinger · 7 Sep 2022 at 21:38

Not 60hz for center that's too low. 80hz

For sub , on the sub itself you want it maxed out. The on the Denon either 120hz or 80hz lpf .

Disable slope on the subwoofer

energizer123 · 7 Sep 2022 at 21:43

So centre 80 hz, 60 hz left and right, 80 hz atmos, 120 hz on sub (all on the demon)

What should I set on the sub for the low pass frequency. I’m using the SVS app

Thanks again

hornetstinger · 7 Sep 2022 at 21:48

What are you Atmos speaker model? Try 120hz Denon sub, also 80hz, some people find 120hz boomy, but lfe channel can go upto 120hz so setting otnat 80hz will discard 80-120hz. It doesn't get redirected to other speakers.

You want to bypass the svs low pass you want to put it in lfe mode in the svs app
You may need to do manual level calibration as crossover settings can alter levels, buy a dB meter

energizer123 · 7 Sep 2022 at 21:57

Audio SILVER AMS (7G) my atmos.

I’ve just set lfe mode to active. What’s the advantage over setting a manual low
Pass frequency?

Thanks

hornetstinger · 7 Sep 2022 at 21:58

Also disable room gain compensation.

energizer123 · 7 Sep 2022 at 21:59

Sub at 120 hz sounds good.

hornetstinger · 7 Sep 2022 at 22:00

Probably set ams to 90hz

You have a avr, so that does bass management. When using a avr you want to disable the svs own low pass.

You only use the svs low pass if you sent it full range audio in a hifi system

energizer123 · 7 Sep 2022 at 22:07

Done - thank you really appreciate the help.

Understood - all disabled.

Anything else you would do?

Finally very happy with it.

I have a spare set monitor radius 90’s and a set of 45’s I could add to make it 5.1.2 in the near future.

energizer123 · 7 Sep 2022 at 22:09

45’s look neater but imagine the 90’s be a lot better if I go that route.

hornetstinger · 7 Sep 2022 at 22:12

You can either use as proper heights near the ceiling or go 7 floor channels.

Add another sb3000.
Upgrade your AV amp
Add a stereo integrated amp for superior two channel
Get a power amplifier

energizer123 · 7 Sep 2022 at 22:15

Thanks. All good ideas. I don’t use for music so stereo amp not needed.

Amp I’m on. My plan was to get the denon 3700 replacements when the new models come out in November. Anything you would suggest? I don’t mind waiting a bit.

What’s a power amp for?

hornetstinger · 7 Sep 2022 at 22:29

It's to replace some, or all of the avr power amplifier stages.

You can get amplifiers with one, two, three and more upto twelve in one box. Or have multiple boxes. If you want more power and more control of the speakers.

If you listen to music from CDs then adding a stereo amp is worthwhile as avrs generally aren't the best for sound quality.

The anthem avrs are good with one of the better room correction systems

energizer123 · 7 Sep 2022 at 22:40

Thank you - will have a look.

hornetstinger · 7 Sep 2022 at 22:43

You can't add power amplifiers to your existing Denon, it lacks pre outs.

If you do add another SB3000 you'd need another AVR as the better ones have seperate sub outputs that'll time align two subs.

energizer123 · 8 Sep 2022 at 16:19

I'm looking for a new AVR at the moment. My plan was to wait for the Denon but I will do some research.

hornetstinger · 8 Sep 2022 at 16:24

Guess if you need avr with several HDMI 2.1, get clearence previous gen or wait and pay the extra.

I have no need of HDMI 2.1 so went with a HDMI 2.0 av pre.