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Oh yes I did that. Forgot to post. After turning off the speakers I could listen to the sub working. But yesterday I wasn't hearing anything, maybe because of that -12. audissey set up.

If you HAVE NOT tried what I suggested with manually increasing the -12 setting of the sub on receiver to +2. This can very well be the problem. Actually, I think it is most likely the problem on why you are getting little output.

Here's one more twist for you to try out. In my Pioneer, I can set the sound retriever (Called S. RTRV) to ON and this enhances both the lower and the upper end. I don't know what it's called on the Denon. It's purpose is to enhance lossy formats where the bass and treble are somewhat missing. I use this setting at times when I feel a need for a little extra oomph.

Edit: I found it in the Denon 2310ci manual on page 52. It's called RESTORER. There are 3 modes and off. Mode 1 is for treble boost only. Mode 2 is for bass and treble. Mode 3 looks like it's for bass boost only.

It takes away from the flat settings, but it might supply the bass you're looking for, particularly in the M22's.

An easy fix is to turn the gain knob on the sub down to 1/3 or 1/2 of max as per Axiom sub setup manual, rerun Audyssey, and then turn up the gain on the sub a bit to get to a desired level.

This is not the most scientific method but if you like to run your sub a little hot, no harm done.

Oh yes I have seen something called restorer , but I didn't know what was for! I am gonna try that out!

I don't know why but yesterday even though I set +12 I wasn't listening to any bass, but today it is very nice. Another thing is that the bass is really different from my bad quality old sub, LOL. It looks like the bass is just part of a whole set of sound and not something separated. I think this might be one of the causes I am having a little trouble hearing the bass.

It sounds like you have some fearsome bass nulls in your room.

Seroiusly, guys, with an EP350, he shouldn't have to use bass boost.

I'm guessing that the sub got set to -12 because of the sub volume being turned up to max.

I also think so. That's why I am going to run Audissey again. Another question. If I am not mistaken usually center speakers are supposed to be louder than the FR and FL right? When I get my other M22 missing if I set all of them to plus 12.0 will the center have the same volume as the others front speakers or not?

I find a little bass boost beneficial at times for those frequencies that the M22's can handle.

Well technically the centre speaker is supposed to be the same loudness as the mains, but if you like it louder then set it that way Even though you will have three identical M22's across your front, you can still end up with different levels coming out of each one due to placement and/or room interaction, so if you want them all to be the same level then let Audyssey set them or manually use an SPL meter.