Me too would like to know as getting the upgrade itch but do not want to change the receiver since its doing its job pretty nicely. Though I am thinking of DX1, and that is having Active subwoofer so that is another issue.
Onkyo HT s3400 Owner's thread
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Me too would like to know as getting the upgrade itch but do not want to change the receiver since its doing its job pretty nicely. Though I am thinking of DX1, and that is having Active subwoofer so that is another issue.
I just changed the front and sub speaker wires on the stock speakers that come with the HTS 3400 and find a noticeable improvement in the sound.
The new wires cost me just Rs.100 (1.5 sq.mm by Polycab)
Worth trying it out at this cost.
The new wires cost me just Rs.100 (1.5 sq.mm by Polycab)
Worth trying it out at this cost.
prosenjit
New Member
great info cherian.infact I was thinking about it since in my room set up the wires are being short.so was thinking to what to buy.
u bought it localy or via online?
now I am facing a problem.when I play any file from my cheap media player it always feeds the reciver 2 channel pcm signal.but tatasky box is feeding the reciever 5.1 surround sound.now I have to buy a blu ray player....
anyone can tell me are you always getting 5.1 channel feed from ur player to reciver.
also have someones player has the function to send raw undecoded sound data into reciver(reciver display shows dts-hd instaed pcm)
I dont have a high budget for player.hehe.so want to know comaptible blu ray player with at least any of those two functions
1.sends decoded 5.1 sound via hdmi to reciever
or
2.send un decoded raw sound data to reciever via hdmi
thanks for help
u bought it localy or via online?
now I am facing a problem.when I play any file from my cheap media player it always feeds the reciver 2 channel pcm signal.but tatasky box is feeding the reciever 5.1 surround sound.now I have to buy a blu ray player....
anyone can tell me are you always getting 5.1 channel feed from ur player to reciver.
also have someones player has the function to send raw undecoded sound data into reciver(reciver display shows dts-hd instaed pcm)
I dont have a high budget for player.hehe.so want to know comaptible blu ray player with at least any of those two functions
1.sends decoded 5.1 sound via hdmi to reciever
or
2.send un decoded raw sound data to reciever via hdmi
thanks for help
baijuxavior
Well-Known Member
Check the movies that you play have 5.1 audio in ac3 or dts format. If they are already in 2 channel, you will get only stereo sound or pseudo surround sound using dolby prologic or dts neo6 in AVR. Instead of a blu-ray player, buy a media player like himedia 600a. This will handle all media formats including hd audio.
Friends,
I'm using 3400 for sometime and I'm facing an issue with HDMI signal disconnect... here is the way I set up my systems
Ext Hard Disk-->Samsung BR DVD player-->Onkyo 3400-->Samsung 40 LED
All the connections through HDMI 1.4a excepy HardDisk to BR DVD player(This is USB).
While watching a movie i see mute in the sound and receiver is blinking to find sound signal and it is connecting normally... though the pause is for 2-3 secs.. it is irritating at times.. any of you guys facing this issue? if so, there is an remedy?
Thanks in advance
Raj
I'm using 3400 for sometime and I'm facing an issue with HDMI signal disconnect... here is the way I set up my systems
Ext Hard Disk-->Samsung BR DVD player-->Onkyo 3400-->Samsung 40 LED
All the connections through HDMI 1.4a excepy HardDisk to BR DVD player(This is USB).
While watching a movie i see mute in the sound and receiver is blinking to find sound signal and it is connecting normally... though the pause is for 2-3 secs.. it is irritating at times.. any of you guys facing this issue? if so, there is an remedy?
Thanks in advance
Raj
Sorry for the delay in replying, am traveling.
It's a local purchase. Most local electrical shops will be stocking Polycab line chord. The wires are color coded for easy identification. Standard sizes are 1, 1.5, 2.5(anything over 1.5 mm may be too fat for Onkyo 3400 receiver sockets) 4, 6(some times used for heavy woofers)
When using as speaker cables, remember to twist them into a cord to reduce interference.
Some useful reading on this topic: Speaker Wire
Good luck!
prosenjit
New Member
thanks again cherian:clapping::clapping:...I will buy polycab wires.
by the way...I am planning to buy a pure sine wave ups for my home theater set up.
presently they are connected via a belkin power surger prtector.I dont need to watch dvd/tatasky in case of a power failure..I just need power surge protection.
do I really need this pure sine wave ups??
@raj..try a different hdmi cable from ur blu ray player to reciver.
and the case u mentioned..is it while changing channel or changing file?? if yes its normal..there is a click and 2 sec pause while dealing with diferent sound formats...
by the way...I am planning to buy a pure sine wave ups for my home theater set up.
presently they are connected via a belkin power surger prtector.I dont need to watch dvd/tatasky in case of a power failure..I just need power surge protection.
do I really need this pure sine wave ups??
@raj..try a different hdmi cable from ur blu ray player to reciver.
and the case u mentioned..is it while changing channel or changing file?? if yes its normal..there is a click and 2 sec pause while dealing with diferent sound formats...
007india
Active Member
Guys - I have run into problems...recently I changed my speaker arrangement in my room and hence the supplied length of the wire for Surround Right is falling short by 1.5 m..
plz let me know is there any other good quality speaker wire (10 m) that suits for onkyo 3400 without loosing the audio clarity.. Again I am more worried about the audio clarity rather than price...
PS: may be this question might have already posted in the previous chains of this thread.. but could'nt find it in a hurry..!!
plz let me know is there any other good quality speaker wire (10 m) that suits for onkyo 3400 without loosing the audio clarity.. Again I am more worried about the audio clarity rather than price...
PS: may be this question might have already posted in the previous chains of this thread.. but could'nt find it in a hurry..!!
baijuxavior
Well-Known Member
See post number 222 above. FM 'Cherian' has replaced his stock cables with polycab wires.
I googled the Polycab dealer in and around Bangalore, but most of them are situated in Mumbai..
so, I am going out now to check my local Electrical store...in the mean time can u guys let me know any dealer in Bangalore..??
Thanks!!
so, I am going out now to check my local Electrical store...in the mean time can u guys let me know any dealer in Bangalore..??
Thanks!!
007india
Active Member
if the wattage of speaker is more than receiver then its fine provided ohms rating too matches. Use a 14gauge wire. use a single wire rather than joints.
baijuxavior
Well-Known Member
It can be used with Onkyo 3400, but take a demo if possible to know how it sounds.
007india
Active Member
Well! here is the detailed spec for the speaker
Tech Specs:
DESCRIPTION 3 way floorstanding speaker system
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 Ohm
FREQ. RESP. (+3 dB) 45 Hz ~ 20 kHz
SENSITIVITY (1W, 1M) 89 dB
CONTINUOUS POWER (RMS) 130 W
CROSSOVER FREQ. 600Hz, 3.5kHz
CROSSOVER TYPE 4th Order Linkwitz Riley
1) based on this, your onkyo should match with this speaker but only for front L&R and not for LFE. This is a medium level speaker. use a 14gauge cable. Run a audyssey setup to determine the correct cross over in the receiver and you have to fine tune it. But, I don't understand why you decided this model? have you auditioned other brands like wharfedale and yamaha? If you are very particular about this speaker, then take the receiver to the shop and check it. Since the amp is a entry level and speaker is mid level you shouldn't feel disappointed after your purchase, what is the price of speaker? the speaker is 8Ohm rated which is a plus point. @ 6ohm, it may handle up to 160W.
2) Looking at the freq response and cross over. try if you can do a bi-amping, provided your receiver supports the same. If there is a zoneB or zone2 in receiver, then you can connect the existing onkyo front L&R speaker once you added the floor stander.
use this sonodyne speaker only if you have a listening space of > 200sq.ft.
call me for setup over phone.
007india
Active Member
one more point to add. zone-B is usually analog. The speaker what you mentioned can't handle LFE since the freq response is 45Hz and above. check this thoroughly. before that, why do you want to connect this to zone-B.
Is it ok to connect the speakers of my 10 year old aiwa micro hi fi system to the receiver of 3400? I am not sure but they are probably of 30 watts rms each and impedence of 6 ohms. By 'ok' I mean whether this arrangement might damage the receiver or the speakers ...
baijuxavior
Well-Known Member
You can safely use it. But never crank the volume to high levels to avoid damage.
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