Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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The fly on your opinion is down, Ken. His opinions usually are really out there, huh? He always has a lax opinion.
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Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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Audyssey does suck if not run correctly. While your quote is undeniably true as most things do indeed suck if not done correctly, I also fall into the category of not preferring the results of Audyssey in my particular listening environment. I currently use it to recalibrate db levels and occasionally I get curious enough to let it do it's EQ calculations but after a few days of leaving it on to see if I just need to get used to it, I always end up turning the resulting EQ settings off again. Preference is subjective by definition.
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Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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I'm finding nirvana in doing my own eq adjustments moreso than eq off or Pioneer MCACC findings. I doubt I'll find a perfect level settings, but it sounds more alive and clear now. Sometimes a bit too much high end, but I make adjustments ever so slowly until I find something that sounds better.
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Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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I avoid the temptation to do this as I know I would instantly fall into the trap of forever tweaking, never being satisfied and eternally wondering exactly how I "had it set up that last time just before I ruined it."
Luckily, modern receivers are a pain to play with manual EQ settings as it's generally berried in the menus so it helps me avoid the temptation. If I had a completely manual equalizer (sliders) I'm sure I'd be ready for committal by now.
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Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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In the good ole days, I had a Soundcraftsmen 10 band per channel pre-amp/equalizer that I just loved to play with (adjust/readjust ad infinium). But I loved it. I wish modern receivers had something similar, like a seperate remote add on with the sliding switches that changed the sound in real-time.
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Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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shareholder in the making
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Problem with those is that they tend to add noise and GET noisier over time...
Of course, that doesn't mean they could bring it "up three levels" in the menus....
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Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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Real time, Touch screen sliders on the front panel.... Everything stays digital, no static added.
Why can't I have been blessed with the capital to build stuff I dream up.
Axiom.... Build it. Sell it. Profit. I only ask for free speakers.
and beer.
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Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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I'd prefer sliders on a remote since my receiver is in a different room. Not a lot to gain for me to have them on the front of the receiver.
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Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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Agreed, but leave the touch interface on the front of the amp as well. I'm a sucker for glowing blue lights.
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Re: Anthem Receivers powering Axioms?
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Well, considering he was getting the Anthem the next day and that was 5 days ago. ...... I would be very interested in what his thoughts were.
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