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I did the auto setup. I have it set at 4 ohms, I guess ill keep tinkering until I get it right. Does Axiom run specials? I'm looking to pick up the EP500.

read dork I got that once. lol

Thank you all once again,Ill keep tinkering.
read dork. I hope the kids don't get a whiff of this they will never let it go. lol

Why set it to 4 ohm with an external amp? Even if it was just the 806 it should be set to 8 ohm.

Red Orc,

Wid is correct. Whatever you're setting to 4 ohms, don't. What that does is limit the voltage/current from the receiver/amplifier's internal power supply to the output transistors, severely reducing the amplifier's maximum output power and dynamic range. That may be what's happening with your setup. You may be running the amplifier into near clipping or distortion, which might account for the problems in sound quality. Set it to 8 ohms even if you're driving 4-ohm speakers. That will help prevent the amplifier/receiver from going into "current limiting".

And be sure you turn off the auto-equalization.

Regards,
Alan

The education I am receiving is invaluable. Thanks again.

Jovan

Red - Axiom does have a special going now. Spend $500 and get $100 credit for yourself. I'm not sure if you can apply that to the rest of the purchase price of the 500, but it'd be worth asking. It's not "Black Friday"-like, but it's better than nothing too.

The specials I've seen in the past have generally had to do with free upgrades to a custom finish, not a temporary price drop.

If you're looking for a deal, this might be as good as it gets for awhile. Go for it.

Jason

I was wondering the same thing? The wait for the Aussie dollar to make it's way back up is going to be a long one and I am chaffing at the bit to get the EP500.

Alan, I have it changed from 4 ohms to normal ran the auto speaker set up and still sounds like,.. well a cheap system that you buy of the shelf at walmart. When i turn the volume up, it goes from -81 db and I start hearing sound at about -55 db. I read the Onkyo manual over and over, I just don't see what I'm missing.

Regards,
Jovan

Hollow, weak, with an Onkyo 806, sounds like something is wrong. I wouldn't pay attention to the -81 - 55 db read out as it is just a guide. I listen to my system on my Denon around -30. Have you used an SPL meter to set everything up or the on board set up routine? I would try resetting the Onkyo to factory specs and recalibrate with just an SPL meter to see how that sounds.