HELP ON GRAPHIC EQ FOR YAMAHA RT471

[xihong90]

hello all,

Recent i just bought a RT471, have been trying up to get the best EQ for the whole day, but in the end i still cant get it. so i decided to ask the expert here and hope you guy can help me with it

I will post my set up below hope you guy can help me with it

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Unsure of yr question. Have u used the auto setup as a base line?

What are yr speakers? Do u have them in 5.1 configuration.?

 

[xihong90]

erm its stock speaker. how do i check it if its is in 5.1 ?

 

[RobinKidderminster]

What are 'stock' speakers? R they Yamaha bought as a system? Make sure speakers arw connected properly. ie + to + etc and front L&R etc in correct plugs. Run the auto setup with microphone plugged in. Is this kit new or sh? Do u have the manual, mic etc?

What source. Bluray, sky??
and how is this connected?

 

[xihong90]

wiring has been done. and i run the YAPO already but i still find that the sound is not very good. i bought second hand. i connect my cable tv to the RT471

 

[GSB]

I'm no expert but i'd like to help if i can,i knw how frustrating it can be!

Is this first 5.1 you have had?

When you say the sound isn't very good how do you mean?

The yamaha processing will set the levals for each speaker determining what eq is best suited to your room accoustics.

Have you a sub connected..if so what cross-over is it set at?

 

[xihong90]

yes bro its my first time i install a amp. i dont know how to play with. erm how to check weather its is 5.1 ? sorry im a noob in audio.

 

[RobinKidderminster]

From yr photo it seems u have the rear speakers next to the fronts!! Do the speakers have a name?Does the ymao give any errors?

 

[xihong90]

yea my rear speaker is beside my front speaker because when i bough this system my false celling has already done up. hmmm no error

 

[GSB]

From your pix i can see you have 5 speakers and a sub.A 5.1 set-up should have a front left speaker,a center speaker and a front right speaker...positioned as you have them already,however the two rear speakers appear to be next to your front l/r speakers!

If your unsure as to positioning just google Dolby Digital...you will find some very interesting info on their site.

http://www.dolby.com/us/en/consumer/setup/connection-guide/home-theater-speaker-guide/index.html

The thing is you will only get as good a sound as your equipmant will allow....but placemant is the first step...hope this helps

 

[xihong90]

From your pix i can see you have 5 speakers and a sub.A 5.1 set-up should have a front left speaker,a center speaker and a front right speaker...positioned as you have them already,however the two rear speakers appear to be next to your front l/r speakers!

If your unsure as to positioning just google Dolby Digital...you will find some very interesting info on their site.

http://www.dolby.com/us/en/consumer/setup/connection-guide/home-theater-speaker-guide/index.html

The thing is you will only get as good a sound as your equipmant will allow....but placemant is the first step...hope this helps

hmm so base on my set up i cnt obtain 5.1 ? unless i re position my rear speaker?

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Without being rude. If you need help then u really need to give more information already aaked for. Firstly the rears MUST be at the back or side of yr listening position. Otherwise u woule be better of using just 3 speakers. Try this first. Is the sub connected to the sub out and is it powered? Lots of questions for you

 

[xihong90]

i understand bro i trying very hard to answer your question. yes the sub is power on. because i dont not want to do an rewireing so if this case if i change to 2.1 will it give me a better sound?

 

[GSB]

If you do not want to use the rear speakers then do not wire them to the avr(amp).

 

[xihong90]

If you do not want to use the rear speakers then do not wire them to the avr(amp).

hmm which mean i use front left center and right only and remove the 2 rear speaker?

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Yes. Remove rears. Do ypao again & report back. Try to answer all the other questions too if possible. Cheers

 

[xihong90]

Yes. Remove rears. Do ypao again & report back. Try to answer all the other questions too if possible. Cheers

okay i do the YAPO already

 

[GSB]

Looks like you have your wires crossed on the center speaker.

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Swap the wires for the centre as ypao tells u the connection is wrong. Out of phase. How does it sound now?

 

[xihong90]

Looks like you have your wires crossed on the center speaker.

you mean i connect my wire wrongly?

 

[RobinKidderminster]

And GSB I thought I was retired!
Suggest you swap the wires. Test and report back with all the answers to above questions. Im sure you will then get some helpful support.
Think my dinner is ready .... Happy Easter

 

[GSB]

Yes,change wires round as Robin suggested.

 

[xihong90]

okay . i change my wire already. everything is fine ..

 

[GSB]

Cool....now enjoy

 

[GSB]

And GSB I thought I was retired! Suggest you swap the wires. Test and report back with all the answers to above questions. Im sure you will then get some helpful support. Think my dinner is ready .... Happy Easter

Happy Easter Robin...i'm off out with the in-laws for a meal :wall: