Hi, I live in a flat with thin walls and want to bring out dialogue in movies/games/tv as the sound from Samsung tv isn't too good.
Had 2 Tannoy MX floor standing speakers (and standard Tannoy centre speaker) not being used due to a knackered amp. So, decided to buy a new amp...
Ordered a Yamaha RXV373 5.1 - good price and has HDMI inputs.
After setting everything up and trying every conceivable setting I just can't get the sound to a comfortable level. Can bring the dialogue out but everything is still too bassy.
Also, when using PS3 the surround sound decode option is not selectable (the best sound option I've found via SKY). Is this normal?
These are some options I'm considering and was hoping somebody could advise as to which is the best...
1. Sell the lot and get a Soundbar instead (are they any good?).
2. Sell the amp and get a better one. Could the amp be the problem?
3. Sell the centre speaker and get a better one. Sound from the floor standing speakers is really impressive, although they are biwired and the cheaper centre speaker is not.
I'm leaning towards replacing the centre speaker as I think that's just too bassy, although I'm also considering sending the amp back in case that's the problem.
Would a cheaper centre speaker with less bass output be better perhaps?
Not after an amazing surround sound experience - just want to watch a film without resorting to headphones. Would appreciate any comments.
Had 2 Tannoy MX floor standing speakers (and standard Tannoy centre speaker) not being used due to a knackered amp. So, decided to buy a new amp...
Ordered a Yamaha RXV373 5.1 - good price and has HDMI inputs.
After setting everything up and trying every conceivable setting I just can't get the sound to a comfortable level. Can bring the dialogue out but everything is still too bassy.
Also, when using PS3 the surround sound decode option is not selectable (the best sound option I've found via SKY). Is this normal?
These are some options I'm considering and was hoping somebody could advise as to which is the best...
1. Sell the lot and get a Soundbar instead (are they any good?).
2. Sell the amp and get a better one. Could the amp be the problem?
3. Sell the centre speaker and get a better one. Sound from the floor standing speakers is really impressive, although they are biwired and the cheaper centre speaker is not.
I'm leaning towards replacing the centre speaker as I think that's just too bassy, although I'm also considering sending the amp back in case that's the problem.
Would a cheaper centre speaker with less bass output be better perhaps?
Not after an amazing surround sound experience - just want to watch a film without resorting to headphones. Would appreciate any comments.