Advice on audio package

[TJ 2]

Connected the Magnus larsson speakers they are 10 x better than the yamahas!!!! The sound is crisp and not distorted, however the videos I have on my iPhone are not playing at the same levels as cable tv, CDs and DVDs etc?? Is this because that the receiver does not have enough power?? Should I get something with more power like the pioneer I've mentioned above?? I realize that iPhone / iPod sound quality isn't great but my dad runs his through his kenwood 5.1 system that is a in the box package and manages to get maximum DB?? Any ideas??

 

[brotj7]

Do you see an option raise the master volume reference level for the inbound port? Ex) coax 2 set master volume to +4. Also, how are you connecting your device? The ipod headphones out/some usb docking device???

 

[TJ 2]

The iPhone is connected through the video2 component on the tv and a jack straight to the iPhone and through an optical cable to the receiver, where would I find that volume setting?

 

[TJ 2]

Am I going to get better sound out of my Harmon kardon AV134 or the pioneer vsx-521 receiver with these Magnus larsson speakers??

 

[NutBucket]

H-K will provide better sound even though it doesn't have as much power. And the amplifier power isn't the cause of your problem anyway.

Try feeding the iPhone through the receiver directly rather than from the phone-->tv--> receiver.

 

[TJ 2]

I adjusted the DB settings for fl and fr speakers to +6 on each one and noticed a major difference, I might try connecting it straight to the receiver thanks for the advice guys. Am glad to hear that the HK although doesn't have the power numbers is still a good receiver, so I'm curious as to why a receiver with a large power number doesn't necessarily produce the better sound??

 

[NutBucket]

The power numbers don't matter much to be honest. Even at moderate volume level you're most likely feeding less than 5W to the speakers. The quality of the amp affects the quality of the sound pretty much independent of the rated power output.

 

[TJ 2]

Ok cool good to know, any other suggestions of what else I can do to maximize my current package?? I'm running that crappy yamaha 70watt sub I'm Gona get something better, anything else I can do??

 

[TJ 2]

So if the power of the amp/ receiver isn't important, why does everyone have and want an amp with massive watts or power??

 

[TJ 2]

Still not happy with the sound level I can get through my iPhone to the receiver, I've increased the DB level on the speakers, and have connected the iPhone direct to the receiver it just doesn't have any DB, do I need a more powerful receiver?? Am I playing it through the wrong source option on the receiver??

 

[NutBucket]

Are you using a dock connector or the headphone jack? I don't think you've stated that yet.

Using a dock connector will improve your SQ...something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Ziotek-ZT19006...pd_sim_sbs_e_1

 

[TJ 2]

Yes I'm using a jack similar to that, it's has three more pins that go into the back of the tv for picture on music clips, and I'm am using a optical cable to route it from the tv to the receiver if that makes sense, I know I'm doing something wrong because as I stated before my dad runs his through his kenwood the same way and gets great sound??

 

[NutBucket]

Maybe try analog audio directly to the receiver from the phone?

 

[TJ 2]

Not quite sure what you mean?? Could you please explain how in abit more detail?? Remember I'm an audio dumbass

 

[TJ 2]

Does that mean I won't be able to play music videos and get a picture on the tv?

 

[NutBucket]

Connect the white/red plugs to the receiver instead of the TV. It would not prevent you from watching a video and getting audio from the speakers.

 

[TJ 2]

Ok so what source option should I select on both the tv and the receiver?

 

[TJ 2]

So I should still be able to play music videos on the iPhone and get a picture on the tv and sound through the receiver??

 

[NutBucket]

Yes.

 

[TJ 2]

Hey guys,

My mate just gave me a Pioneer VSX 521 K receiver, any thoughts or opinions on this receiver? Im in Australia and it is going for about $400 at the moment I know this is there entry level receiver but anyone have any opinions on it??

 

[NutBucket]

HK is better. Of course, that's just my opinion not having heard either unit.

 

[TJ 2]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone can help me, I'm trying to connect an older JVC graphic equalizer to my current 5.1 receiver, just wondering how and what do I connect it to back of the receiver?? Any advice would be appreciated thanks.

 

[sdifox]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone can help me, I'm trying to connect an older JVC graphic equalizer to my current 5.1 receiver, just wondering how and what do I connect it to back of the receiver?? Any advice would be appreciated thanks.

don't bother, it wil just degrade the sound. Also, you probably cannot.

 

[NutBucket]

Yeah, unless there's a tape monitor loop (hah! WTF is that, right?) it isn't likely to be possible.

 

[TJ 2]

Ok, the only thing is CD/Tape port on the back of the receiver?? But that won't work??