I have made yet another rearrangement of my complex AV system. I have moved my Triton Sevens to the Lower Rear Surround position, powered by my Onkyo NR 3009. I have moved my KLH floor speakers to the Front to serve as Centers for Video (they can also be run as a second pair of Fronts for audio). I have moved my SuperSat 3Cs to the Upper Rear Surround position, powered by my Denon AVR 790 and replacing the Advents which were in that location (Advents retired). Finally, I have moved my Altec-Lansing floor speakers to the Lower Side Surround position, powered by my Onkyo and replacing a second pair of KLH floor speakers (KLHs retired).

All of this rearrangement had two purposes: (1) To make better use of my GE Speakers and (2) to support my latest listening experiment (all channel stereo from both my Onkyo and my Denon Receivers). For all-channel stereo, I have set the LFE gain levels on both my Triton Ones and my Paradigm sub to mid-point (12:00 o'clock) position. I have also adjusted the volume levels of the various surround speakers to keep the focus on the Triton One Fronts when I listen from my PLP.

So far, I am enjoying the experience of being surrounded with sound.

Happy listening to all.

Art

ArthurDaniels wrote: I have made yet another rearrangement of my complex AV system. I have moved my Triton Sevens to the Lower Rear Surround position, powered by my Onkyo NR 3009. I have moved my KLH floor speakers to the Front to serve as Centers for Video (they can also be run as a second pair of Fronts for audio). I have moved my SuperSat 3Cs to the Upper Rear Surround position, powered by my Denon AVR 790 and replacing the Advents which were in that location (Advents retired). Finally, I have moved my Altec-Lansing floor speakers to the Lower Side Surround position, powered by my Onkyo and replacing a second pair of KLH floor speakers (KLHs retired).

All of this rearrangement had two purposes: (1) To make better use of my GE Speakers and (2) to support my latest listening experiment (all channel stereo from both my Onkyo and my Denon Receivers). For all-channel stereo, I have set the LFE gain levels on both my Triton Ones and my Paradigm sub to mid-point (12:00 o'clock) position. I have also adjusted the volume levels of the various surround speakers to keep the focus on the Triton One Fronts when I listen from my PLP.

So far, I am enjoying the experience of being surrounded with sound.

Happy listening to all.

Art

Hi, Art

Way to go. You are quite the adventurous experimenter!

I agree. Surround mode can really add to the sense of depth and immersion.

Happy listening!

Rick

Hi Rick,

Thanks for your reply. I admit to enjoying discovering what different arrangements sound like. Assuming something major does not fail, I suspect my next purchase will be another pair of SuperSat 3Cs to replace the Upper Side Surround Advents. I suppose I am approaching being a dedicated GE guy - except that I am unlikely to part with my 50+ years old Altec-Lansing Boleros. Too much sentimental attachment to them, plus I am fascinated that the speaker cones have not deteriorated since I bought them in the mid 1960s. They have probably found a home as Lower Side Surrounds for as long as they last.

Happy Listening,

Art