Home Theater

Can someone recommend a decent SPL Meter with USB? I live in Canada. THanks, B

I am a noob to projectors and recently got an Optoma HD65. I am projecting an image of just over 95" on my wall and am really happy with the image so far. I've heard that if your wall is textured, eventually you'll notice it once your eyes are used to the image. I'm just wondering is a screen is really worth it. The color of my wall is a really light tan color. I have paint that I planned on using but haven't had a chance to do it yet. The paint is just white. I forget the actual brand or color code but this one I found recommended on another forum. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Keep in mind that I currently can't afford a really expensive screen.

I am a noob to projectors and recently got an Optoma HD65. I am projecting an image of just over 95" on my wall and am really happy with the image so far. I've heard that if your wall is textured, eventually you'll notice it once your eyes are used to the image. I'm just wondering is a screen is really worth it. The color of my wall is a really light tan color. I have paint that I planned on using but haven't had a chance to do it yet. The paint is just white. I forget the actual brand or color code but this one I found recommended on another forum. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Keep in mind that I currently can't afford a really expensive screen.

Anyone got some calibrations settings for an Optoma HD65 projector? I'm connected with HDMI. It's primarily for Xbox and watching movies through my PC.

Can anyone point me in the right direction for purchasing a decent USB SPL Meter that I can plug directly into a laptop so that I can record SPL readings and automatically graph using software. Also, someone mentioned to me there is some great freeware that can be had on this site for measuring/creating graphs? Thanks, B

The avforums review of the KK DXD 12012 has the following statement Quote: Ultimately, if you want a subwoofer (or any speaker for that matter) to have a real kick, snap, hit, insert adjective of choice, you need to ensure that all frequencies it emits, are emitted at the same time and stop at the same time. A complex sound like an explosion, or a drum strike, is composed of lots of frequencies which all start instantaneously. If anomolies in the phase response of the subwoofer cause certain frequencies to start/stop at different points, then the impact of the effect or sound is softened. The measure of how much a transducer slurs it's delivery is it's transient response and it is a distortion of the original signal as serious as any other, but in the time, rather than frequency domain. I'd also note that even the 'harmonizing' CEA 2010 subwoofer measurement standard, fails to take into account this sort of non-linear distortion. I'm not sure how this maps to something REW measures. Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks Matt

The Vizio S4251w-B4 is an easy-to-setup 5.1 channel surround sound audio system that complements an LCD or Plasma for a satisfying home theater viewing and listening experience for those desiring ...Read Full Post

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I am taking measurements with REW but have a small problem. As soon as I plug in an RCA to 3.5mm jack cable into the output connecter the guage reads maximum. My PC still manages to get proper readings so I am curious as to why this is happening. Thanks in advance.

Hello: This is my first post here. Looking to add a center speaker to my home theater step-up, which at this point is pretty limited. The LR main speakers are a pair of Hsu Research HB-1 MK2s, which I am completely happy with. I did my fair share of research before picking the Hsu's so I am now looking to do that same amount of due diligence before going with the center speaker. The problem, however, is that there is a certain amount of space to add the center speaker. In addition, as I have read here, it has been recommended that the LR and center speaker be the same manufacturer so the Hsu center speaker is not an option as its height is just too tall. The idea center speaker is no greater than 5 inches in height. I would love to hear what others have or recommend. In terms of my other components, it includes a Onkyo TX-NR809 receiver, Hsu VTF-1 MK2 subwoofer, and as I mentioned above the Hsu HB-1s. Thanks for reading!