Improving stereo performance of 3020i

[waris]

So from what I gather from this discussion is that
1. try tuning the phase of sub
2. Try isolation below speakers or use stand.
3. In future go for floorstanding speakers

Will 3030i be any better?

 

[spirovious]

Now I have noticed that when I play songs in stereo mode( i.e L+R+Sub) bass is not tight

What is your source player?
Are you listening to WAV/Flac files?MP3 will not sound great.

 

[deep_blues]

So from what I gather from this discussion is that
1. try tuning the phase of sub
2. Try isolation below speakers or use stand.
3. In future go for floorstanding speakers

Will 3030i be any better?

I have auditioned the 3020ii / 3030i together & I don’t think it’s going to make the difference.
If you have the option to return/exchange the 3020i & the subwoofer without losing any money then you can audition the 3050i (floor stander though) & see if you like the sound. Those sounded really good.
In the meantime play around with the settings or get an expert to help you with them. Maybe its just that

 

[waris]

What is your source player?
Are you listening to WAV/Flac files?MP3 will not sound great.

I use Spotify and Prime music both are 256kbps. I have some FLAC files that are of higher bit rate. I play those via USB.

 

[waris]

I have auditioned the 3020ii / 3030i together & I don’t think it’s going to make the difference.
If you have the option to return/exchange the 3020i & the subwoofer without losing any money then you can audition the 3050i (floor stander though) & see if you like the sound. Those sounded really good.
In the meantime play around with the settings or get an expert to help you with them. Maybe its just that

I purchased speakers and subwoofers seperately from different vendors.
Again I thought 3020i + HTS12 SUB should be enough for stereo.

 

[waris]

I have auditioned the 3020ii / 3030i together & I don’t think it’s going to make the difference.
If you have the option to return/exchange the 3020i & the subwoofer without losing any money then you can audition the 3050i (floor stander though) & see if you like the sound. Those sounded really good.
In the meantime play around with the settings or get an expert to help you with them. Maybe its just that

Yes. I would like to understand the desired settings that can affect the bass.
I understand that it should be LFE+MAIN. I also have to tinker the phase of sub. Where is this phase setting in the Menu?

 

[deep_blues]

Yes. I would like to understand the desired settings that can affect the bass.
I understand that it should be LFE+MAIN. I also have to tinker the phase of sub. Where is this phase setting in the Menu?

I’m sorry but my knowledge is not good enough to guide you on ideal settings but why don’t you ask the person who you bought the amp / subwoofer from if he can send someone over, even if its a paid service. At least this will help you rule out technical issues if any. Good luck!

 

[waris]

I’m sorry but my knowledge is not good enough to guide you on ideal settings but why don’t you ask the person who you bought the amp / subwoofer from if he can send someone over, even if its a paid service. At least this will help you rule out technical issues if any. Good luck!

Ok. I will ask the dealer.

 

[spirovious]

Where is this phase setting in the Menu?

Perhaps it may not be in AVR menu. It will be on subwoofer plate amp Yamaha AVR has that option in menus though.

 

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Please check whether the sub is really active when you play in stereo mode. Choose a track that has constant bass notes and gently touch the sub woofer cones and see whether it actually moving air. If it does then reverse the polarity of the sub and try again. Base frequencies get reinforced at corners, if you have an option to do that. Also base could cancel out due to room issues,try experimenting with positioning to rule out issues with sub. Also check in the avr menu whether the sub is actually active in stereo mode.

 

[waris]

Perhaps it may not be in AVR menu. It will be on subwoofer plate amp Yamaha AVR has that option in menus though.

HTS12 has a phase setting via a knob. How can we step it in 1ms .

 

[liverpool_for_life]

HTS12 has a phase setting via a knob. How can we step it in 1ms .

Use the distance setting for the sub on your AVR to manipulate delay. 1 ft change is ~ 1 ms time difference.

 

[waris]

Use the distance setting for the sub on your AVR to manipulate delay. 1 ft change is ~ 1 ms time difference.

Thanks for the info. Will try it soon.

 

[waris]

Please check whether the sub is really active when you play in stereo mode. Choose a track that has constant bass notes and gently touch the sub woofer cones and see whether it actually moving air. If it does then reverse the polarity of the sub and try again. Base frequencies get reinforced at corners, if you have an option to do that. Also base could cancel out due to room issues,try experimenting with positioning to rule out issues with sub. Also check in the avr menu whether the sub is actually active in stereo mode.

As far as I checked the sub is active in menu as well as by touching its body.

 

[waris]

HTS12 has a phase setting via a knob. How can we step it in 1ms .

Sorry for the wrong info.Sub has a toggle switch for 0 and 180 phase.

 

[waris]

In the room of your dimensions you should not even have needed subwoofer for two channel listening. As suggested , you need a pair of speaker stands but I don’t see any space for them.

I am willing to experiment with the stands. But 3000FSI are as costly as speakers. Are there any suitable replacement available? I was browsing buy.in and came across many generic stands for speakers in 5k range. Will they be any good.

 

[waris]

I am willing to experiment with the stands. But 3000FSI are as costly as speakers. Are there any suitable replacement available? I was browsing buy.in and came across many generic stands for speakers in 5k range. Will they be any good.

I meant ubuy.in

 

[dannyarcher]

@waris Go for stands from Soundfoundation. They are sturdy

 

[waris]

@waris Go for stands from Soundfoundation. They are sturdy

Plz share their contact and expected price.

 

[dannyarcher]

Their basic model, Nexus, costs about 8800. That is pretty good for 3020i.

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