Tuning onkyo -nr609

[sunild]

Dear All,

Recently i moved to another place ,i had to leave my old Sony speakers ,now i brought another set 5.1 Sony speakers with Sub which are used one.they are small speaker will post pics later don't have cam with presently and unfortunately on the speaker model number i cannot see.

I tried watching HD Avatar and BATMAN ,sound really didn't impressed please advise how to fine tune.

presently i followed bellow setting for the receiver.if any posts all ready there on the forum please direct me or advice for fine tuning .

Area 6 'X14' ,and connected sony 5.1 ,onkyo nr-609 ,play on mini ,all are connected through HDMI ,SPEAKER cables used VDH THE TWIN.

.Speaker THX audio setup
turned on THX Ultra 2 / Select Subwoofer


3.Listening mode set up BD/DVD
Analog / PCM Neo:6 THX cinema (other options All ch. sterio, PL II THX cinema)
1.Mono/Multiplex source set to Pure Audio ( i thought of music play)
2ch source set to Pure Auido ( i thought of music play)
Doly D/Dolby D Plus / True HD set to Straight Decode
DTD/DTS-ES/DTS-HD set to Straight Decode
Other Multi ch. source set to Straight Decode

Not sure if we start play any BD movie which option one will take from above settings.

4.volume display set to Relative (THX)

muting level -sigma dB
max volume +5dB
power on volume Last
Head phone level 0dB

5.Audio Adjust

LFE level
default is set to 0dB for all dolby, dts, dolby trueHD, DTS HD, DSD



6.Source Setup

Audyssey setup
Dynamic EQ set to On
Reference level 0dB
Dynamic volume Light

7.Intelli volume seto 0dB
A/V sync set o 0ms - my room is small just 8ft from i'll watch, any better settings suggest

8.Picture Adjust

Wide Mode set to Auto
rest settings are default
9.
Audio selector set to HDMI by default
fixed mode off

 

[baijuxavior]

Why don't you try the speaker calibration using the bundled Setup Mic. it is very easy and is really useful.

 

[sunild]

Hello

Yes i have done that ,when i didn't get better ,i manually changed some settings as per above .then at least better now quality is better now.

just i was trying it can be improved more buy doing any specific changes ,let me wait for some more suggestion from nr-609 owners and experts from hifivision.

BR
Sunil

 

[The-Lord]

It took me some time to get used to the interface as well. Try playing around with different Listening modes. Being a first time AVR users, it took me some trials and errors on listening mode to figure out what every listening mode does.

Also, if you your speakers support 80Hz then configure the speakers manually for 80hz (THX). The auto calibration sometimes puts it to lower frequency.

Press the Receiver button on remote and then press the movie/tv button (red) to scroll through listening modes.

If the source audio is 5.1 Dolby, it should show the dolby logo in red on the receiver display. If not then the receiver is not getting the proper audio source.

Also, you can use the display button to see the input and output fotmat that you are currently using.

I am using 7.1 Onkyo HT870 package and it is rocking my entire room when played at 50 volume level. The speakers are gradually opening up and sounding better and better. I have been reducing the volume level as the speakers are getting louder as I keep playing them. lol

Played Thor3D and Pirates of Carribean 4 3D and I was left gasping. The 7.1 sound processing was awesome.

I am still playing around with features and functions.

 

[sunild]

Hello,

Thank you for all suggestion ,yes i have tried all ,i doubt my speakers not very good one ,they are smaller and brand name shows Sony but i don't see model number am not sure these are orginal speakers ,any way i can live with them presently ,let see in future to get 7.1 good branded speakers then i can see the difference.

BR.
Sunil

 

[007india]

Dear All,

Recently i moved to another place ,i had to leave my old Sony speakers ,now i brought another set 5.1 Sony speakers with Sub which are used one.they are small speaker will post pics later don't have cam with presently and unfortunately on the speaker model number i cannot see.

I tried watching HD Avatar and BATMAN ,sound really didn't impressed please advise how to fine tune.

presently i followed bellow setting for the receiver.if any posts all ready there on the forum please direct me or advice for fine tuning .

Area 6 'X14' ,and connected sony 5.1 ,onkyo nr-609 ,play on mini ,all are connected through HDMI ,SPEAKER cables used VDH THE TWIN.

.Speaker THX audio setup
turned on THX Ultra 2 / Select Subwoofer


3.Listening mode set up BD/DVD
Analog / PCM Neo:6 THX cinema (other options All ch. sterio, PL II THX cinema)
1.Mono/Multiplex source set to Pure Audio ( i thought of music play)
2ch source set to Pure Auido ( i thought of music play)
Doly D/Dolby D Plus / True HD set to Straight Decode
DTD/DTS-ES/DTS-HD set to Straight Decode
Other Multi ch. source set to Straight Decode

Not sure if we start play any BD movie which option one will take from above settings.

4.volume display set to Relative (THX)

muting level -sigma dB
max volume +5dB
power on volume Last
Head phone level 0dB

5.Audio Adjust

LFE level
default is set to 0dB for all dolby, dts, dolby trueHD, DTS HD, DSD



6.Source Setup

Audyssey setup
Dynamic EQ set to On
Reference level 0dB
Dynamic volume Light

7.Intelli volume seto 0dB
A/V sync set o 0ms - my room is small just 8ft from i'll watch, any better settings suggest

8.Picture Adjust

Wide Mode set to Auto
rest settings are default
9.
Audio selector set to HDMI by default
fixed mode off

I recently got my Onkyo 609 last month and still doing the setup. I think I can help you. you can call me @ 973one86four92six. I would like to know the Ohm rating of your SONY 5.1 speakers.

 

[guruthebond]

I have got my new Onkyo NR 609 and have 5 satellite speakers. Did calibration by Audyssey, speaker distance / db power was not that accurate what i had in my pioneer. Corrected the values manually and seems to work like charm. I have Onkyp 150w Sub to compliment the setup.

Try to avoid selecting THX as this is specifically designed for THX certified speakers and stringent room settings. If you need any help do let me know.

 

[007india]

I have got my new Onkyo NR 609 and have 5 satellite speakers. Did calibration by Audyssey, speaker distance / db power was not that accurate what i had in my pioneer. Corrected the values manually and seems to work like charm. I have Onkyp 150w Sub to compliment the setup.

Try to avoid selecting THX as this is specifically designed for THX certified speakers and stringent room settings. If you need any help do let me know.

pls specify your cross overs you have used. Ohms of the speaker.

 

[bournurplusher]

heat issue still persist in 609 or solved?i can play more than 4 hours for my ht setup.609 get heat issue like 608 or solved?

 

[amol12]

heat issue still persist in 609 or solved?i can play more than 4 hours for my ht setup.609 get heat issue like 608 or solved?

I have played it at moderate volumes (40-60) for hours (more than 6 hrs definitely). It gets warm but cannot burn your hand/fingers (its slightly warmer than tata sky hd pvr). At higher volumes (60-75) it gets warmer but again it wont cause burns.
Haven't tested at volumes more than that as i need suitable speakers first!

 

[sunild]

@007india ,

Cross over set to 150 for all speakers ,my speakers are 6 Ohms.

 

[bphukon]

heat issue still persist in 609 or solved?i can play more than 4 hours for my ht setup.609 get heat issue like 608 or solved?

I have played it at moderate volumes (40-60) for hours (more than 6 hrs definitely). It gets warm but cannot burn your hand/fingers (its slightly warmer than tata sky hd pvr). At higher volumes (60-75) it gets warmer but again it wont cause burns.
Haven't tested at volumes more than that as i need suitable speakers first!

I am using 608 for almost 15 months no issue watso-ever (I'd love to have a 609 though, anybody in exchange in return with some dough? Kidding)
I mentioned earlier on one of the threads, that almost all weekend, I play in 60-80 volume for music and movies in batches, sometimes overnight (my neighbors are too kind ... LOL) never had any heating issue, It is just warm to touch (which should be normal) Reason? The Receiver is kept in open or when I keep under the shelves I leave the door open.


All Japs stuff are build to last....

 

[manoj.p]

@007india ,

Cross over set to 150 for all speakers ,my speakers are 6 Ohms.

I think your speakers are a major weak link. You do have a subwoofer, right?

any info above 80 Hz is easily localizable, meaning you can identify from which speaker the sound is coming. By having a crossover at 150, meaning the info which should be localizable is coming from subwoofer. That's going to make the surround sound and even front stage sound weird. Not saying you should upgrade your speakers right away or near future, but just stating that its a limitation in your setup at the moment.

Also, because your speakers can't go below 150, you should not use any "direct" or "pure audio". You always have to use the subwoofer.

As for current setup: Tow in the left and right front speakers. Make sure the tweeter is at ear height. The front of the speaker should be totally clear of all the other objects and there are no nearby walls or other objects that can deflect/change the sound. Tow in the front left and right speaker, to the center of the listening position. Get a measuring tape and measure each speaker from the center listening position. Then cross check the distances with those setup by Audyssey.

 

[manoj.p]

I am using 608 for almost 15 months no issue watso-ever (I'd love to have a 609 though, anybody in exchange in return with some dough? Kidding)
I mentioned earlier on one of the threads, that almost all weekend, I play in 60-80 volume for music and movies in batches, sometimes overnight (my neighbors are too kind ... LOL) never had any heating issue, It is just warm to touch (which should be normal) Reason? The Receiver is kept in open or when I keep under the shelves I leave the door open.


All Japs stuff are build to last....

Onkyo recommends about 8" free space above the receiver and back as open. If that's an issue, get a simple USB powered laptop cooler and place it on the top of receiver. It does a good job in cooling down.