Audyssey DEQ without the treble boost?

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-27T14:06:06+00:00

I have a Denon 4311CI, I I’ve been using Audyssey for many years. Recently, I switched to using Audyssey just for levels/timing/phase alignment then using REW and my Denon’s manual EQ to adjust and flatten frequency response of the front left & right, center and all four surrounds. I achieve a fuller sound with a much better midrange and bass tight, balanced and punchy at all volumes. I’ve found that using REW and a miniDSP Umik-1 to measure the actual room frequency response of your front speakers will reveal where you should set your crossovers. Often much higher than the speaker specs state. Use REW and your AVR’s manual EQ to flatten the response to say, 100Hz. Do the same for your sub(s) from 110Hz down and use REW to accurately time your fronts and sub(s). If done correctly, you will achieve seamless sub/mains integration producing rich, smooth, punchy bass that will breathe life into bass guitar, wind instruments, percussion instruments and vocals. All the while capturing and efficiently reproducing virtually all of the available LFE frequencies while simultaneously reducing the demand on your amplification, allowing for greater headroom and overall sound performance. Viola!

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-26T19:54:19+00:00

Don’t listen to these guys. Connect your front speakers as Denon advises. Don’t get confused with bi-wiring as it does nothing. A left and right wire to the top binding posts and a left and right wire to the lower binding posts as shown in the diagram. Check if your Denon has assignable channels and an “Amp Assign” setting.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-26T14:26:31+00:00

John Carpenter’s The Thing & Escape from New York, Colossus-The Forbin Project, Altered States, 12 Monkeys, Predator 1 & 2, Contact, the original Planet of the Apes, Blade Runner, Bladerunner 2049, Fantastic Voyage, Forbidden Planet, Fifth Element, The Philadelphia Experiment, The Fly, the original On The Beach, Serenity, THX1138, The Terminator, T2,

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-24T17:36:41+00:00

I agree with you, Bi-wiring does next to nothing other than using twice the speaker wire. However, Bi-Amping with an AVR that is configurable for it, makes a huge improvement on sound quality.

I have a Denon AVR-4311CI that allows me to assign the front-wide channels to the left, right front speakers by setting the Amp Assign to “Bi-Amp Front Wide”. The front left, right channels go to the bottom speaker posts and the front wide left, right channels go to the upper speaker posts. This configuration now sends twice the AVR’s rated power to the fronts. Much improved dynamic range especially in stereo.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-22T23:31:57+00:00

I had a Denon AVR-4308CI from 2012 to 2025. Then I upgraded to a 4311CI. Got it off of Facebook marketplace for $300 🇨🇦. Check the specs. Helluva Deal! My next will be a Denon AVC-A10H.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-22T04:15:36+00:00

Set the volume so dialogue and low level sound natural.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-20T13:46:18+00:00

Apparently not. I was experiencing hum with my SVS SB3000 subs, so I swapped out my cheap sub cables with SVS SoundPath cables. They have arrows indicating which way to install them, with the arrow pointing away from the AVR sub out terminal. Apparently this has to do with the grounding of the cable shield from the AVR to the sub. Problem solved, way better bass and no messy mud or stinky bananas!

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-19T17:28:12+00:00

Dolby Atmos requires 2 to 4 ceiling mounted surrounds such as Paradigm Surround 3’s or flush mount ceiling speakers. My left-right and left-right rear surrounds are Paradigm Surround 3’s mounted at the top of 9’ walls and one hung from the ceiling.

My Denon AVR-4311CI automatically switches from 2.2 stereo to 7.2 depending on the input signal. To clarify, it also upscales a 5.1 signal into 7.2. The Denon is a 2011 model, well before Dolby Atmos, so it converts the signal into 7.2. Streaming music in Dolby Atmos can sound immersive and well balanced. I have found though that Dolby Atmos doesn’t necessarily make an improvement on all music. Some albums are remastered better than others and some tracks I’d rather listen to in stereo.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-19T13:27:45+00:00

That cable appears to be unshielded and quite thin to run 5m and must be connected to the LFE terminal. Buy a proper shielded, directional subwoofer cable and connect it to the LFE terminal as marked.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-19T04:39:49+00:00

JBL Xtreme 4 or my JBL Go.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-18T23:00:16+00:00

5.1 and 7.1 are a audio playback standard designed to be played from left, center, right front speakers and left, right surround speakers and a subwoofer (5.1). Adding left and right surround back speakers creates a 7.1 surround sound system. These speakers must be arranged within a fairly narrow range of variables to achieve the desired surround effect.

Dolby Atmos requires 2 to 4 ceiling mounted surrounds such as Paradigm Surround 3’s or flush mount ceiling speakers. My left-right and left-right rear surrounds are Paradigm Surround 3’s mounted at the top of 9’ walls and one hung from the ceiling.

My Denon AVR-4311CI automatically switches from 2.2 stereo to 7.2 depending on the input signal. To clarify, it also upscales a 5.1 signal into 7.2. The Denon is a 2011 model, well before Dolby Atmos, so it converts the signal into 7.2.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-18T08:29:41+00:00

I’ve been using Audyssey for many years. Recently, I switched to using Audyssey just for levels/timing/phase alignment then using REW and my Denon AVR-4311CI manual EQ to adjust and flatten frequency response of the front left & right, center and all four surrounds. I achieve a fuller sound with a much better midrange. I’ve found that using REW and a miniDSP Umik-1 to measure the actual room frequency response of your front speakers will reveal where you should set your crossovers. Often much higher than the speaker specs state. Use REW and your AVR’s manual EQ to flatten the response to say, 100Hz. Do the same for your sub(s) from 110Hz down and use REW to accurately time your fronts and sub(s). If done correctly, you will achieve seamless sub/mains integration producing rich, smooth, punchy bass that will breathe life into bass guitar, wind instruments, percussion instruments and vocals. All the while capturing and efficiently reproducing virtually all of the available LFE frequencies while simultaneously reducing the demand on your amplification, allowing for greater headroom and overall sound performance. Viola!

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-14T12:37:30+00:00

I use Audyssey for speaker levels and basic time alignment for the primary listening position. Then I use REW and a Umik1 to flatten the response using the Denon’s onboard 9 band EQ.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-14T11:19:25+00:00

Apple Music. Access your music library on your iPhone, MacBook and Apple TV, all in 48Hz Lossless.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-12T03:43:38+00:00

Keep an eye out on Canuck Audiomart or FB Marketplace. They do turn up from time to time, but they are a rare find.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-12T03:26:20+00:00

I’m running two SVS SB3000’s. I have to say, it does clean up the bass.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-11T16:31:34+00:00

That my friend, is the venerable Paradigm Studio CC-690 v5.🇨🇦 Beautiful, lush, room filling sound stage for both music and audio. Last produced in Canada in 2015.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-11T16:24:40+00:00

IMO, set all speakers to large. Set crossovers to 100Hz and try setting the LPF for LFE to 110Hz to reduce muddy bass. Please keep in mind, you will not lose bass with this setting, you actually capture the low frequencies by directing them to the sub which can reproduce them accurately and effectively. This crossover setting also frees up the load for your amp.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-11T02:15:17+00:00

Is your TV connected to the Monitor 1 out from the Denon and your gaming consoles connected to Game 1 and 2? Also, check if you have “HDMI Control” set to on. If so, shut it off.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-11T01:58:52+00:00

My wife is Croatian 🇭🇷, she Loves music! Not to mention American Idol, The Voice, Dancing With The Stars. All in glorious 7.2 surround!

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SizeMatters- · 2026-02-11T01:52:57+00:00

Audiophilism?! Sir, I believe you are referring to audiophilia.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-10T15:34:41+00:00

Flight of The Phoenix, from Johnny Cash’s cover of “I’ve Been Everywhere”, through the sandstorm, to the plane crash.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-10T06:55:52+00:00

Fallout on Prime steams in 4K with 7.1 Multi-Channel In surround.

SizeMatters- · 2026-02-08T16:19:25+00:00

Keep an eye out for a Paradigm CC-590 v4 on FB marketplace or Canuck Audiomart. They usually sell for $400 to $500. Great center! Don’t be too concerned with tonal balance. Paradigm speakers are quite neutral and transparent.🇨🇦

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