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Since I've been using essentially the same setup for several years (Harmon Kardon AVR635, M22's, QS8's, VP150), I'll chime in. John is right in that the 635 does not have the THX Re-EQ option.
I don't know how long your night mode has been at 'mid', but that should definitely be off, unless you truly are using it with the intention that it was designed for. Turning night mode off seriously might rectify your problem.
I use the H/K auto-EQ on more than off, and do find it useful. As discussed, perhaps try using that again.
Maybe try some resistors in the VP150 and see if that tames the harshness of the tweeters you are hearing.
Bottom line, with my system, I've never noticed a pattern of the problem you're describing. Sure, a particular DVD or CD might have a little harshness, but that is more the source. So something sounds a little strange in your case. Hope you can figure it out.
I'll switch Night mode to OFF first thing. When you run the auto-EQ setup doesn't this force the speaker "sizes"? Once you adjust it manully it automatically turns the auto-EQ off?
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I'll switch Night mode to OFF first thing. When you run the auto-EQ setup doesn't this force the speaker "sizes"? Once you adjust it manully it automatically turns the auto-EQ off?
Honestly, I haven't run the auto-EQ in years, but from what I recall, it requires plenty of fine tuning. If I recall, I would run it in auto mode, it would set my speakers to large and with funky crossovers, then I'd manually set my speakers to small with the crossovers I wanted (80hz for M22's, and then 80 or 100 for the VP150 and QS8s (I can't remember)), and then I'd re-run the EQ in manual mode. Then everything should be set up the way you want it, and the EQ should be on.
If it turns it off, then just go into setup and turn the EQ on. The beauty is, it is pretty easy to switch back and forth, so you can see if you like it on or off.
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A link with Re-eq curve... down about 7dB at 20 KHz, with a -3dB point of about 7 KHz. Like turning the treble down a lot  audioholics
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Ok. The auto EQ is horrible. I tried it a few times and everytime I turned it on it was a substantial decrease in audio quality. Not to mention my problem got worse.
Watched a few different clips of movies tonight in Dolby Digital and DTS. The hissing, exaggerated ssssss, or the whisperyness was still very evident. If I listen carefully to each speaker it's definetly from each one. So it seems it's either the speakers... or the reciever. Since knowone else with a 635 seems to have this issue or atleast gets bothered by it... I'm not sure what to do. Frustrating...
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I'm thinking a processor and not an amp is what JB may be in need of at the moment ... sounds like maybe a receiver issue to me.
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A1400-8, nuf said?
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I'm thinking a processor and not an amp is what JB may be in need of at the moment ... sounds like maybe a receiver issue to me.
What are you thinking? Try a different reciever?
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JB, we've pretty much eliminated a speaker issue and the settings on your 635 are jiving with the settings that most other 635 owners are using without these issues using the same speakers. It would be nice if you can get your hands on another receiver so that you may be able to compare, even if it's a borrowed unit.
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