[richmagnus]

They are fantastic speakers both with movies and music equally. Do not let their size put you off. They are a proper sat/sub system that look good and def not just a style package. As I stated I prefer them to most of the big systems I have previously owned. They are so fast and accurate and play very loud. They can be wall and ceiling mounted,stand mounted or table top mounted. The brackets angle all directions. I do not use the Apex sub as I prefer my own.

[kishoo]

Originally Posted by Andris L

You can't!

You have to use "Print Screen" facility and then use some sort of Photo Editing software if you want to resize or amend your screen capture. I use Paint.NET, it's free and works well .

I find the best screen capture for use with ARC is Faststone.

It allows you to capture the whole of the window containing all the ARC readings and then save it as a jpeg etc...it has a scroll down option that is pure genius for this purpose

http://www.faststone.org/FSCaptureDetail.htm

Hope this helps.


Kishoo.

[jimlad2000]

Hi Guys,

My MRX 300 will be with before 12:00 on Sat

I will post graphs and initial impressions once she is all setup, can't wait

[jetsetjimbo]

Hi guys, I'm considering an upgrade from my existing Marantz SR8002 to the Anthem as I think my room would benefit from some decent correction.

I've also been looking at the Marantz SR7005 which has the MultiEQ XT correction. Anyone have any experience in comparing this to Anthems ARC system?

[Buckster]

Originally Posted by jetsetjimbo

Hi guys, I'm considering an upgrade from my existing Marantz SR8002 to the Anthem as I think my room would benefit from some decent correction.

I've also been looking at the Marantz SR7005 which has the MultiEQ XT correction. Anyone have any experience in comparing this to Anthems ARC system?

from reading around - just depends on how much room correction is needed for your system to which one will give you the best gains.

one thing to note though ARC EQs your Subwoofer - as far as I am aware - MultiEQ XT does not - well if it does its very basic

XT32 found on the 4311 does EQ the subwoofer.

that said the SR7005 is a fair amount cheaper these days

[jimlad2000]

Can anyone tell me how to do a factory reset on MRX 300 please?

[Crustyloafer]

Originally Posted by jimlad2000

Can anyone tell me how to do a factory reset on MRX 300 please?

What's the problem?

There is a 'Load Factory Defaults' option within the General Configuration setup menu.

[kishoo]

Hi.

To factory reset, you can power up whilst holding down the 'tuner' button - this will wipe everything and restore the unit to factory default.

Hope this helps.

Kishoo .

[TopMeTom]

As posted over on AVS,

heres my charts with my 7.1 Jamo D500thx speakers with ickle diddy a102 as heights, and a monolith.

We need more charts over here!!!

[Buckster]

looks good

I don't get the target curve for the Subwoofer though ? why it bell shaped dropping after 30hz ?

surely the target curve for the Sub should be flat to 20hz?

[TopMeTom]

All the charts I've seen have that shape to them?

I will let someone a heck of a lot more knowledgeable than me to answer that!!

[W124coupe]

Hit the advanced button and set sub to flat.

The target roll off default is to protect low end subs.

[TopMeTom]

ok....I read over on avs to be careful of the flat setting?

[Buckster]

Originally Posted by TopMeTom

ok....I read over on avs to be careful of the flat setting?

now that looks better to me-but perhaps let others suggest if you shouldn't use the flat setting as I don't know

just seems a bit daft to start rolling off a subwoofer like a Monolith at around 30hz.... although I do know the Monolith does not have a sub-sonic filterso you have to be a bit careful

[TopMeTom]

Originally Posted by Buckster

now that looks better to me-but perhaps let others suggest if you shouldn't use the flat setting as I don't know

just seems a bit daft to start rolling off a subwoofer like a Monolith at around 30hz.... although I do know the Monolith does not have a sub-sonic filterso you have to be a bit careful

I have not uploaded it yet, so no worries there, I have asked over there as well.

Subsonic filters? what subs have them?

[jimlad2000]

Originally Posted by Crustyloafer

What's the problem?

There is a 'Load Factory Defaults' option within the General Configuration setup menu.

cheers have done this, but still the problem.

I cant believe it last time i bought a new AV reciever it was faulty (the audyssey would'nt work correctly) a now it looks like my brand new MRX 300 is faulty aswell !

I hope it just not user error ... the denons are more difficult to setup imo.

MRX is running 50.19 firmware

I will give a quick overview of my old system so people can understand my setup

Old system = Denon 1910 -> Pansaonic PH9 via HD Fury (uses HDMI to DVI connection to 9pin RGB on Panel)

3 hdmi inputs PS3, HTPC, and SKY HD Box (sound via SPDIF) -> Denon 1910, -> HDMI cable to HD Fury -> Panel.

Xbox 360 to Pansonic PH9 -> VIa component cable

now this all worked fine and was happy with it.

Now I can only get my PS3 to output correctly with the MRX 300 via HDMI (I had to bring down my PC monitor which has HDMI connection)

Nothing else will work to this PC monitor both the HTPC(HDMI) and SKY HD(HDMI) box fail to lock onto the signal , MRX 300 screen just flashes and cycles through the resolutions.

First I thought it was the HDMI cables so i swapped these all around but still no joy. Then I tried just SKY HD box/HTPC -> to PC monitor via HDMI all ok, so can rule out the HTPC/SKY HD box and all cables as these all work ok.

Next i tried connecting it all back up to my Denon 1910 which of course works fine .

So my only conculsion is that its the MRX 300 is at fault

Ive tried seting the MRX 300 to auto resolution or 720p (my panels native resolution)

Does anyone think my unit is faulty ?

[Rock Danger]

Did you try setting the resolution to 'Through'?

[TopMeTom]

have to say, when I had a fury into my old panel,and a lifetime ago of amps, the fury was flaky to say the least!

[Rock Danger]

I don't know what an HD fury is or does but I would assume not letting the AVR process the signal via through should solve the prob.

[TopMeTom]

The actual resolution of a ph9 is 1024x768?

[Rock Danger]

It is and wouldn't be supported, so as said the only thing I an think of is setting the MRX resolution to 'through'

[jimlad2000]

Originally Posted by Rock Danger

It is and wouldn't be supported, so as said the only thing I an think of is setting the MRX resolution to 'through'

Ok will give this a try, thankyou for the quick responses

I set my PS3 to 720p and that works fine

Will let people know how I get on

[TopMeTom]

Had this response from ninja12 over on the dark side!

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Originally Posted by ninja12

What are the specs for your Rears? They do not have much low end support. As for your sub, I think you should leave it set to Auto since it's dropping off after 30 Hz. Also, if your sub doesn't have built-in LFE Protection, then you don't want to set it to Flat. You should only use Flat when your sub plays with good volume below 30 Hz, and it has built-in LFE Protection.

For now, I think you should just listen to what ARC has giving you and let your ears tell you if you need to make any adjustments.

[TopMeTom]

And now this:

Originally Posted by ninja12

Ok, that may explain why you don't have much low end in your aux speaker channels. As for subs that have LFE Protection, there are quite a few. Some off the top of my head are Paradigm, Velodyne, Submersive, and others that I can't think of. It's always good to double check that the sub has that feature before buying. Don't just buy a Paradigm or a Velodyne or a Submersive and assume it has the feature. Ask to make sure. However, the sub that you have now is not bad.

So I ask?..........what subs have lfe protection?

[soupdragon]

My REL q400e has it- the bk 400 is a very similar sub although can't say for sure it would have it. BK may be able to put it in as an optional extra if you ask for it.

[jimlad2000]

Originally Posted by jimlad2000

Ok will give this a try, thankyou for the quick responses

I set my PS3 to 720p and that works fine

Will let people know how I get on

Ok so here are my findings using just MRX 300

1. The PS3 will work on all hdmi inputs fine with instant switching from another source.

2. Got the sky hd box to connect using hdmi but when switching to it from another input it can take 2-10 seconds for it connect and display the picture.

3.Got the HTPC to connect once and while trying to play an MKV in XBMC it immediately lost signal and started to cycle through the different resolutions but still unable to display picture, i have since been unable to display the HTPC signal via hdmi.

4, The resolution on the MRX was set to all possible choice including 'Through' which seemed to cause the most problems so left it in 'Auto'

5. unable to get any output to PH9 using 9 pin monitor connection using the HD Fury.

6. If I plug the hdmi 'out' from the MRX and plug that into the hdmi 'in' of my denon 1910 and then use the denon's hdmi 'out' via the HD fury to 9pin on my Panel i get instant switching on all inputs....

So this must be a hdmi handshaking problem ?

Any ideas? as im going mad trying to sort this out

[TopMeTom]

Your number two(ooer) is exactly what i got with my fury

But it looks like a hdmi issue, contact anthem about it mate. Do you not have a hdmi for that panel? On my 6 series there was no option, and whilst the picture was good, the fury made me upgrade, drove me bonkers!

Edit : nice 5090 in classifieds for 1k thats what i upgraded to never looked back

[jimlad2000]

Originally Posted by TopMeTom

Your number two(ooer) is exactly what i got with my fury

But it looks like a hdmi issue, contact anthem about it mate. Do you not have a hdmi for that panel? On my 6 series there was no option, and whilst the picture was good, the fury made me upgrade, drove me bonkers!

No Hdmi input board hence the HD Fury (was a third of the price of input board)

Why using my Denon as pass through cures the problem?

Dont really want to buy an hdmi input unless theres one going cheapish as when using the Denon the Fury has performed fault free

[TopMeTom]

Originally Posted by jimlad2000

No Hdmi input board hence the HD Fury (was a third of the price of input board)

Why using my Denon as pass through cures the problem?

Dont really want to buy an hdmi input unless theres one going cheapish as when using the Denon the Fury has performed fault free

I dont know, i just remember in the end i gave up with the fury, as said drove me bonkers!

[Ceathan]

Originally Posted by Wore Nowt

Did you actually demo the Arcam and Onkyo?

In short NO, it came down to gadgetry and how much I wanted, I have an FMJ system running my 2 channel system so sound quality from Arcam wasnt an issue, and the Onkyo was considered because of its constantly good ratings, the difference after calibrating the 700 made it a no brainer for me.