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YAMAHA RX-V6A - Options and Setup don't work on remote?
I am trying to go through and configure my YAMAHA RX-V6A to work with my 2.1 setup which is now properly connected. All settings on the top-half of the remote work, but it seems that all the settings on the bottom half of the remote do nothing. Any advice for this? The screen does not change at...- NilsOlav
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Got all my equipment (2.1 speaker system) need help getting connected
End goal: TV as main audio source so that TV apps and game consoles also use the speaker system, but I also want to listen to music and watch movies from my PC at hi-fi audio quality. Specifically, I need very specific instructions on what cable connects to what in what order. TV: LG OLED B6...- NilsOlav
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Over ear BT headphones that use "new BT tech"?
I found some other thread from 2022 with users saying to hold off buying BT headphones due to some new tech coming out soon that allows BT headphones to be truly lossless or something like that. Is that tech out now? What is it called and what are some headphones that have the tech? Price range...- NilsOlav
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What is my 2.1 setup missing?
Here is my equipment and how it is set up currently: Audio source: PC audio, sent to LG OLED TV via HDMI > SPDIF out to PROZOR DAC > L/R RCA that plugs in to Emotiva Mini-x a-100. Audio is then output to my KEF Q300 speakers (speaker wire) and then the RCA output from the amp goes to my SVS...- NilsOlav
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Bitreaming to external device - computer or receiver decodes?
First, here's my setup: PC connected to TV via HDMI Amp/2 speakers/1 sub connected to my TV with a PROZOR 192KHz DAC I play videos from my PC to the TV, and recently installed K-Lite Codec Pack to fix an audio issue. It comes with an audio configurator wizard and I have the below settings...- NilsOlav
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Moving PC speakers to TV? Input options?
Hey guys, I appreciate you all suggesting me the KEF Q300s a few years back. I love these speakers. Lately however I've been plugging in my computer to a TV that is a room away, and I was wondering how you guys suggest I plug the speakers directly into the TV? Below are some screenshots of my...- NilsOlav
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Car subwoofer & amp suggestion?
Hello, I got my car speakers upgraded and now I'm looking for a reasonably priced 10" sub (with enclosure) and amp. I went to a local car audio store, and they priced me at something like $650 for a JL 10" sub with an amp and labor for installation included. Installation/labor cost at this...- NilsOlav
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Medium/Small Over-Ear Headphones
Hello, I'm looking for some medium/small over-ear headphones to use while at work. I don't like in-ear headphones, and I don't want something full size because I don't want to look goofy at my work desk with some giant over-ear headphones. They don't have to be noise-cancelling---in fact, I...- NilsOlav
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[Recommendations] $200 powered speaker pair + ~$100 powered sub
Hello, Here's what I found in my research so far: Plugable LYSB01KGPEW70 - one 4" glass fiber cone woofer and one 1" silk dome tweeter https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Subwoofer-Bluetooth-2-Channel-Bookshelf/dp/B01KGPEW70 Thonet and Vander Kürbis Bt TH-03556BL - 5.5" aramid fiber woofer, 1"...- NilsOlav
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Is this the place for TV speakers? Looking for 2.1 or 2.0 speakers ($200)
Hello, I'm looking to get basic TV speakers that don't require buying an amp.....2 speakers + sub, or just 2 speakers with really good built in bass. $200 is around my limit, any suggestions? Having some good cinematic bass is an important factor for me. Also, are "Soundbars" any good, or are...- NilsOlav
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Why is this specific model of Sennheiser 2.0 $100 cheaper?
On Amazon.com, the following versions of this headphone are $349: Ivory for Android Black for Apple Black for Android But for some reason, the 4th type, Ivory for Apple, is only $220. Is this specific model known to be defective? Just wanted to check with you guys, in case any of you...- NilsOlav
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Sennheiser 2.0: Is there a known defect with sound balance?
If you go to Amazon's reviews page for the Sennheiser Momenntum 2.0, you'll see a long review saying how multiple pairs were tested and confirmed to have one ear sound louder than the other: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Momentum-2-0-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00SJ4IQ2S I was split between...- NilsOlav
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Headphones for laying down in bed ($80 - $400/$500 price range)
Whats some good over-ear headphones for laying down in bed? Being able to wear them while lying down with my head on a pillow is the most important thing I'm looking for. The insides of my ears aren't symmetrical, so in-ear headphones are often uncomfortable to me. Looking to get a really...- NilsOlav
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Speaker Balance Test: Does this song sound louder in your left speaker?
I've been troubleshooting a sound balance problem with my speakers for a while, and while i believe my left speaker sounds louder due to its placement in the corner, I also am wondering if my amplifier could be the culprit? Take this song for example: ...- NilsOlav
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Portable speaker with long battery life for going to the beach/camping?
Do you guys have any suggestions? The max I'm willing to spend is $500, though really I'd only like to spend $200-$250 unless there is really something fantastic about a portable speaker closer to $500. Preferably with bluetooth.- NilsOlav
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How do I hook up the BOSS SP-202 to my Behringer UCA202?
See thread title. I have a pair of KEF Q300s connected to an amp and then my PC through a Behringer UCA202. How do I integrate The Boss SP-202 into my system? It's a sampler used for producing music. Here is a diagram from the instruction manual: I understand that I'll need some...- NilsOlav
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Powered subwoofer to go with my KEF Q300s?
I have a pair of KEF Q300s hooked up to an Emotiva Mini-x a-100, which connects to my computer via a Behringer UCA202. I've read that you want to pick a certain sized subwoofer to properly complement your speakers. Suggestions? I should also mention the room these speakers are in is rather small...- NilsOlav
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Looking to get a USB DAC for around $300
So far I've been looking at a few DACs in the $300 price range, and these all sound good to me. They all have asynchronous USB, which will likely solve some audio issues I've been experiencing after my first shot using a Behringer UCA202 for as a DAC. Cambridge Audio Azur DacMagic 100...- NilsOlav
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Thinking of getting a high-end USB DAC...Is this a good DAC for my computer?
Hi guys. I got a Behringer UCA202 recently, and at first I was amazed by how much better all my music sounded, but then I noticed it make some random static noises in my speakers and randomly began to delay sounds by as much as 1-2 seconds from when they should have played. Will getting a...- NilsOlav
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Problem with Behringer UCA202
Hello everyone, I tried asking in the introduction/help section, but I had no replies. For weeks, I was having a problem where my speakers sound did not sound balanced, with sound generally pulling to the left. I bought a Behringer UCA202 originally to hook up a sampler to make music with...- NilsOlav
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Behringer UCA202: random crackle/pops when no sound is playing?
Hi guys, I recently solved an audio issue with my speakers by hooking them up to my PC with a new Behringer UCA202. The problem as resolved and my music sounds even better than before, but I noticed that I get some occasional crackle/pop noises, even when no music or sounds are playing. They...- NilsOlav
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My room is causing one speaker to sound more crisp/deeper than the other
Hello everyone, I have KEF Q300s for my computer's speaker setup, placed on my desktop. The left speaker is close to the left corner of the room, while the right speaker is only against the back wall, which is right about at the middle of the room between both corners. After doing a lot of...- NilsOlav
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How to test my amplifier with a multimeter?
Hi guys. I've been trying to troubleshoot an audio problem for a few weeks now (see my other thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/745585/need-help-solving-an-audio-problem-and-also-looking-for-a-sound-card) I was about to go and buy a DAC to solve the issue, but my friend suggested I test the...- NilsOlav
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Need help solving an audio problem and also looking for a sound card
Hello folks. I have a pair of KEF Q300's and an Emotiva Mini-x a-100 amp connected to my PC. I've noticed a slight pull towards the sound of the left speaker since I had them. That speaker sounds slightly louder with more detailed sound. When I switched the speaker wire, the right speaker was...- NilsOlav
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One speaker sounds slightly louder/broader than the other...problem with wires or amp?
After carefully listening to my new speakers, I noticed that the left speaker appeared to be slightly louder---I would notice singer's vocals specifically sounding as if they originated more from that speaker than the right speaker. However, after switching the left/right wiring in the back of...- NilsOlav
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