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@thiagodelgado3128

Жыл бұрын

The most impressive to me is how far you go with this receiver, ins't exactle cheap but go to reference level's at this price point, is far better than my old Yamaha 2020 with almost the same price point, and surprise that system never went to referece level's like this Pioneer

Hey man! I’m a teen who built up a home theater over many years in my bedroom and I just wanted to say I was inspired your channel. I have a tiny bedroom and very low budget being a teen so it took a lot of creativity but I ended up with atmos, projection, theater seats (+bed) and a heck of a lot of second hand and diy stuff. Thanks for being an inspiration

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Hey Max, you don’t know how much this excites me brother! I was a teenager when I first got into Audio. I love the fact that young guys like yourself are getting into the hobby that’s incredible what you’ve been able to do in a bedroom. I would love to see what it looks like. Feel free to email me some photos at michael@youthmanreviews.com.

@o.c.g.m9426

11 ай бұрын

Keep up the grat work. Great job as 2nd hand, used stuff is great. Nothing wrong with hard work.

I recently upgraded from an Audyssey XT32 enabled Denon to an Onkyo with Dirac Live. No other changes were made to the system, and the benefit from the room correction alone blew my mind. I'm now a huge believer in Dirac.

Dirac live! looks like a rare example of a feature which is more sophisticated, faster and easier than the previous standard, Audyssey.

I bought the onkyo rz50 back in December and only recently as of last week. I finally ran Dirac live for the room calibration and OMG! The sound was incredible compared my original settings. I feel like I’ve been missing a lot of the audio playing movies or games or streaming. Definitely love Dirac!

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Dirac Live is certainly a fan favorite.

@dannyr2272

6 ай бұрын

@jacobsilguero6169 Did u use the app for Dirac ?I'm getting my RZ50 this weekend !

@jacobsilguero6169

6 ай бұрын

@@dannyr2272 to be honest I forgot which one worked. I believe the laptop version is what I was able to use to get it to calibrate, but I did download the app to my phone as well. I had a little bit of WiFi issues before I got it work.

Thank you for another great video. You have made my switch to my new Pioneer simpler & really painless! Keep up the excellent work. Took me less than an hour after watching this.

@Youthman

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Peter. Glad the video was helpful.

I have the LX 504 and I'm very impressed with the sound either listen to music or watch tv and love the app.

Thanks Mike, The clearest instructions Ive ever seen on how to use Dirac Live.

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt glad the video was helpful

Looks like this receiver maybe in my future. I love the custom menu easter egg that inside this for custom installers. Not even in the remote app and the standard remote menu dives. DIRAC live too. Modern HDMI standards too.

The Pioneer looks very User Friendly. Thanks YM.👍

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

It is extremely user-friendly

Love this as I will be doing the calibration Thursday for my umik-1 for rew as well I have a rz50

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Hope you find it helpful.

@danemoreno88

Жыл бұрын

@@Youthman yes definitely

I’ve had the Pioneer. LX-505 since last summer. It made a huge improvement in my dedicated theatre over my old system. One thing I never did when I setup Dirac was to limit the range it can affect. I’m going to have to go back and do some research in that. I run Dirac with a UMIK-1 and my laptop. Did you try that in your living room, I was wondering if there is any difference in the sound, I have never tried the app to calibrate my setup. Thanks for the video.

Great info! From what I understand the LX505 does not have DLBC (Dirac Live Bass Control). What is the difference on how the LX505 calibrates the bass vs DLBC?

This is great information. My LX505 arrives tomorrow so now I am ahead of the game thank you. Where do you leave the sub gain before calibration?

I recently bought an RP-8000f pair (on ultra super discount couldn't resist) to replace my 10 year old Onkyo tower speakers. Amazing sound with my RZ50 and Dirac live. Was wondering what center console get next, Klipsch 404c M1 or M2 (504c wouldn't fit). Amazing setup in this video and beautiful living room.

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

If the 504c won’t fit, the smaller 404c would be your next best option

I would love to see measurements post dirac - how they compare to the frequency response dirac displays in the app after the correction.

Nice living room! Cherry floor is always a hit

You need to use HDMI 8K enhanced if you want to use a 4K 120hz console.

@Youthman and others, at 16:00 you talk about crossover settings. 1. My question is since Dirac has already done its part, shouldnt the setting be trusted and see how it plays out? I am not against setting crossover manually at 80hz and speakers to small, but then it defeats the purpose of trusting Dirac to do its thing and give you great sound. Or do you think that change is icing on the cake? Please provide your thoughts.😀 2. I still have my old Sony DH 540 and Sony DN1080. I wonder how the speakers will sound if I go by that cross over 80HZ setting assuming that setting is available in older receivers.

Looks next level

I have a pioneer vsx lx301 and it would be nice to upgrade to the 505 but don't have the money for it right now but maybe one day. Anyway great video 😉 👍🏼

Hello! Can you explain the listening modes? It has Auto Surround, Direct, Pure Direct, and DTS. Which mode is recommended? Also, which mode allows Dirac calibration to stay on?

One of the most easy and clear vidz I have come across for 505 setup! You have one new subscriber!!! ... one quick question, the only place I can place my subwoofer is directly opposite my LR speakers, I have inverted the sub phase to 180 degrees, when running the dirac live, do I set it back to 0 degree or leave it as 180 degree phasing?

@Youthman

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Calvin, I’m glad you found the video helpful. The phase control within Dirac operates the same as the physical phase switch or dial on your subwoofer. So if you set the dial on your sub to 180 and in the AVR you set it to 180, that would be the same as having both set to 0. So basically you only want to adjust the phase on one, but not both. Best to measure to see if 0, 180 or somewhere in between works best.

Hi, Youthman I have Polk Reserve series speakers, the R700 towers 38Hz-- 38Khz, the R400 center 48Hz - 39KHz, and the R200 Bookshelf 51Hz - 38KHz what settings do you suggest for these speakers? I'm very new to home theater

Great vid youthman 🍿

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Danny

I was about to go with the Onkyo TX-NR7100 and then saw this. I am now wondering which one to chose. I've had pioneer before, long ago, and never had issues. I want Dirac so either the Onkyo or this.

Great video! Is it possible to select one source for the video and a different source for the audio (for primary speaker setup). For instance I want to watch a football game, but for the audio I want to either stream bluetooth, spotify or listen to phono. The particular model I'm referring to is Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305- but I assume it would be similar to this. If it's possible, how would I go about doing it? Thanks

Thank you for this great video! I have one question I can’t find an answer to. Is it OK to turn your receiver on separately from the TV when you’re connected by EARC? If it is, then do you use the receiver remote to control it? I’m afraid to try it because I don’t want to ruin the connection between the TV and the receiver. They’re working great right now and I can use the TV remote for almost everything on the receiver.

Are you able to use the Dirac Live PC application with a UMIK, or does this unit require the version shown here?

Always great videos! I just bought a house. I had a Nakamichi Ultra 9.2.4 soundbar. It's pretty decent. I actually separated every channel with amps to hang them up. I just wanted to know if this receiver is worth buying today. Seems like I can get it to 11.2. I need your seal of approval please. Thanks and blessings.

A bit late here but loved the video it was very helpful when setting up my Pionerr VSX-LX505. Just curious when you set the curtain did you also set it for the subwoofer channel?

@Youthman

4 ай бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful. Typically curtains are used on speakers. I prefer not to add a curtain to my subs.

@djpault

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the helpful quick reply.@@Youthman

I would like to see a video from start to finish on how use Dirac Live and what those numbers mean. I'm still a little confuse about Dirac Live.

I figured it out. Apparently the suns were too hot. They were in the green with other speakers, but would cause an error in the system until I backed them down below the green. I ran the 3 position quick set up, then raised the sun level afterwards. Sounds good, but now that I know what the problem was, I may run the 9 position set up since I have 2 rows of seating.

Hi Youthman what a great video. Have you tried running Dirac on a laptop and adding a house curve? I found it to be a huge difference in terms of sound between the app and running Dirac on a laptop.

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Maybe I’ll try it with the Definitive Technologies speakers I have in for review.

Hi Youthman! One small question: is the pairing of Klipsch with Onkyo or Pioneer or integra still a thing??

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

If you’re asking, do you need to pair it with one of those, the answer is no. I have used Denon, Marantz, Yamaha and many other processors with Klipsch speakers.

@voiceofreason9238

Жыл бұрын

I love Marantz with Klipsch. I believe Onkyo actually has a setting specifically for Klipsch speakers built right into the software.

So have a technical question, I ran the Dirac live on the lx305...and after completed, seemed like the bass was lacking on the subwoofer...did not even seem like it was outputting any signal......but without running it...and set my speakers manually...it all seemed fine...I am connected via lfe for subwoofer?

Hey man, love your videos as they have been very informative as to how I am building my home theater. I know this is unrelated to the content of this video (sorry), but I was wondering if the 150in 2.4:1 (or is it 2.35?) screen you have is 'overwhelming' to any guests or yourself in a room of your size. My room happens to be the same dimensions except I only have 8ft ceilings. Debating on 138" or 150" 2.4:1 at this point. My first row will also likely fall in the 9ft distance range. Thank you for the videos!

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

I have never had someone move from my front row to the back row because the screen was too big. I definitely would not go any larger or sit any closer but I love it.

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

I can tell you if I were to sit in my back row which is 14 feet from 150 inch screen, it looks too small for me

@NicholasTruehl

Жыл бұрын

@Youthman Thank you so much sir! Probably going to pair a SI Gray AT 150in with my NZ9 in that case!

great video ....the dirac live calibration looks pretty easy to use..

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

It is and the app is super intuitive. You can also connect it to a computer and run Dirac that way for even more control.

Is this how it would work on the denon 8500ha after purchasing dirac live and you can use your phone to calibrate it

Hi, thank you for the perfect video. I watched several others and I have to keep coming back to this one to really understand and follow along. I had a question. Did you turn the subwoofer to 50% at first configuration, then to 30% during the actual test? Basically, did you change your subwoofer setting to lower level for the test, then turn it to your liking when the test was over (I like lots of bass in my music and usually turn it full blast up)

@Youthman

8 ай бұрын

I typically start at 50% gain on the sub. Then if I need more bass after calibrations, I adjust the subwoofer trim level in the AVR.

I'm upgrading my home theater and recently got a TX-RZ70 from Onkyo. It has a Klipsch optimized mode built in. Does it work? Is it worth to limit myself to Klipsch or would it be better to also look at some other speaker brands in that ballpark?

Good day youthman I have a question to ask you I am stumped on this as I bought a Pioneer vsx 1016 txv home theater receiver second hand and it didn't come with the owner manual or the auddessy mic to do the calibration properly and I ordered a auddessy mic on Amazon and was wondering if I could use any auddessy mic for my receiver as I don't know what the original one looks like may you please let me know thank you youthman for the help

After going thru 1st measurement couldn't click next? In the green, what's up?

Hey would the lx 505 be a good choice for my system it is a Golden Ear xl sound bar with a super sub x and a pair of super sat 3s for a 5.1 but I will later on make it a 5.2.4 in a 21-12 room and a 8’ ceiling I will be listening to music and home theater but more 2 channel with the subs playing

giood day.. is pioneer lx 305 worth to buy and partner with polk audio xt series speakers ?

Would like a dirac setup as this for the Denon receivers, instead of the pc version. It's easier and i dont have to buy a laptop and umik mic...so denon please make a dirac app like the pioneer. 😅

Hello,I have an older model receiver and I wanted to know if I can plug in a mic to sing karaoke songs through my receiver?

Thanks much for this video

if you choose between denon x2800h and pioneer lx305 ? which is the best for you ?

Dirac Live in the Youthman house❤❤🔥🔥

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly.

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Filming a new video today. 😀

Hi youth man I’ve previously set up my vsx lx 305 and am frequently getting various errors when using Dirac and cannot complete the calibration. Errors incl speaker level adjustment (which I’ve manually adjusted to be in green zone). Then I got an error about configuration mismatch which is a first. Not sure if this might be an issue with the app itself? Any advice?

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I did not experience that issue when setting up the 505. I would reach out to Pioneer Tech Support and see if there is something they are aware of.

So timely!! I will be setting up a Pioneer VSX-LX305 soon and the setup should be very similar so this video is supper helpful. question that maybe you can answer is the included mic a calibrated one? I know it isn't too much like the UMIK-1, but wasn't sure if this version of DIRAC Live needed a calibrated mic.

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

That is the mic that’s included with the pioneer and is suitable for calibrating with Dirac Live.

@Mayday73

Жыл бұрын

@@Youthman Thank you!

I have the same receiver, I never understand what level to leave the subs at while I'm running Dirac. I have svs pb1000 pros.

@Youthman Big Fan. I have the Onkyo RZ50 and when I run Dirac the results are dull and lifeless. I don't know what im doing wrong. I have Polk Lsim towers and surrounds with Monolith 12 subs. Please any advice would be welcome.

Hi max, do you prefer the Pioneer or the ANTHEM mrx1120.

Why only the calibration of one subwoofer, even though you seemed to have two of them?

I cannot rum my Pioneer Elite LX-305 Dirac Live, due to an ERROR DU1001 (network error). My receiver and my Pioneer app are conecting on the same network, and i can control my receiver from it, but Dirac Live shows me that error. Any clue guys?

Have you removed curtain for subwoofer also or should go with full correction? Can you share snapshot of subwoofer curve after dirac live?

@10108sebass

Ай бұрын

Did you ever get an answer for your question. I'm using a mini dsp with 3 subs and don't want dirac to ruin all my hard work lol

My issue, any ideas??: In the example I have a couch, but I primarily sit in position 2(on left seat of couch) so does this become my "main" listening position? Should I measure starting at seat 2, then 1, then 3?

Okay this is cool. I do Wonder though why all the manual adjustments. I really don't need an answer to that. Dirac is supposed to be really good, and after decades of microphone calibration in receivers, I feel this is unnecessary

Hi Youthman, I got question for you cuz i got confused when i look at pioneers official website and the device. On the back panel of this device there is 11 power out. 2 of them named as zone 2 but also labeled as selectable. So can i use it as 7.2.4 if i dont need a zone 2? Or do i need an external amp to use it as 11.2?

Not sure what I’m doing wrong here. Same receiver and doing initial Dirac live set up. It runs though the speakers and levels are all in the green. It then starts to run the system and I get an error message. Says measurement failed because volume is too high. Turn down volume and try again. I back the Dirac master volume all the way down and it still says too high and won’t run. Someone help

It looks like you can only use the provided mic. Can you used another mic with the AVR such Umik-1?

@dicmccoy

Жыл бұрын

If you use Dirac Live on a PC. The Umik-1 or Umik-2 will plug into your PC and Dirac Live on your PC will connect to the Pioneer through your wireless network. The Dirac Live software on the PC will give you 3 different options for measurements and more measurement points than what Dirac uses built into the Pioneer.

Do you have to use the suplied micriphone or can you use an Umik 1 and do it from your computer/laptop?

@Youthman

8 ай бұрын

You need to use the included calibrated mic

@failingup4907

8 ай бұрын

@@Youthman That sucks. I just bought the Umik 1 and a stand. I'm starting to think I might need to go back to the Arcam AVR11. The sound coming from that was amazing but so many issues.

I just recently purchased this AVR and noticed Dirac also wanted to set my bigger front and center speakers to large and the surrounds small, with Double bass and at 100hz (7.2.2 system 2-400w Klipsch subs). In the past I have always done as suggested with my older elite and set to small at 80hz for all speakers. However I noticed this system seems much more powerful now that I have left it where Dirac set it. I wonder if you have any more advice that would help me understand the thought process with this?

@TheMattyB

3 ай бұрын

This is a great question, wish it got answered! What'd you wind up doing?

@Youthman

3 ай бұрын

I personally prefer to run my speakers as small, even in my dedicated theater with LCR’s that have (2) 12” woofers in each speaker.

@TheMattyB

3 ай бұрын

@@Youthman thanks for the reply!

Hi, love your videos always, please can you answer this, in pioneer AVR there is one option that is phase control plus in audio parameters, which is set to 6 Millisecond and some Dolby songs and movies sounds great with that but in some videos or movies bass is missing unless I bring it to 9 millisecond, but then it looses the bass in other movies or videos, what’s the best settings for phase control plus. Please help

@Youthman

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. He would need to take measurements with something like the UMIk-1 and REW software or an Omnimic 2 from Dayton audio to know what’s going on when you change the settings and how it’s affecting your frequency response. Without taking measurements, you’re just guessing.

@ChupaRustom2023

10 ай бұрын

First of all thank you so much for your response, I totally get what you are saying but I don’t know how to do that, however I have a Behringer ecm8000 microphone but don’t know how to use REW

@Youthman

10 ай бұрын

Lots of REW tutorials on KZread to walk you through it.

Hello my friends. Why my AVR everytime when I do DIRAC CALIBRATION, set SW distance to 0ms? Onkyo rz50

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

That just means he did not have to add any delay to get your subwoofer time aligned with your speakers. It’s not a measure of distance it’s an amount delay.

@T_R_H_A_C

Жыл бұрын

@@Youthman oh. Thank you!!!

is this 505 same as the rz50 looking to buy rz50 if it worth it build quality and all

@vettesweetnos

Жыл бұрын

Rz50 is $200 more currently but has better crossover adjustments and us less plasticy

@mikeschmidt2339

Жыл бұрын

@@vettesweetnos i got the rz50 trying it out

Nice video as usual, I'm looking to upgrade from my Yamaha rx 2070 to something with Dirac calibration. Waiting to see the pioneer vsx-lsx805.

What tripod are you using?

@Youthman

11 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/lp9tutOtlse4l6g.htmlsi=0n4OraZDQEzUm_y7

@klbass68

11 ай бұрын

@@Youthman Thank you, sir.

Good tutorial, but that's a very hot take on not choosing to correct above 500hz, and putting a curtain on it. To each their own I guess. It is a valid point though, if you want to keep the "house" sound of your speakers - the house sound of klipsch, B&W, etc. etc.

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Not really a hot take, just my preference. Many agree that it's best not to let room correction adjust higher frequencies, but again, that is preference, not Gospel.

@sammy10001

Жыл бұрын

@@Youthman I just tried with my RP600M Mark 1 setup. I took away the Klipsch sound from my system LONG time ago, when I used a harman target approximation as my target curve. Lowered the curtain to 500hz. I definitely heard a difference, couldn't tell if it was good or bad initially. 30 minutes of music, still couldn't tell if I liked it or not. Launched a video game, elden ring, and instantly felt the sharp needle like sound effects hitting my ears. Probably way too bright. Music might be okay with this, but the brightness hurts with video games when a lot with high pitched sound effects. Just my take.

So Dirac only requires 3 microphone measurement positions? Very interesting. Audyssey always wants the 8 positions.

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that was the only two options in the app

@av_rob79

Жыл бұрын

If you run Dirac using a PC you can do up to 17 measurements

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

That’s very good to know.

@Mayday73

Жыл бұрын

he chose the simple 3 position one for the video. It had an option for one that had at least 8 positions. (Edit: sorry I thought I was replying to a 5 minute old post, should have refreshed before I commented.)

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Correct. There’s no reason to show you how to do eight positions. Most people can follow a visual of where they need to place the microphone. The three was just for illustration purposes.

Hey Youthman great video. I have a denon 4800H and the Dirac live costs extra with denon receivers. Did it come included with the Pioneer receiver and is it full bandwidth Dirac live? As that is even more expensive then the regular Dirac live on denon unfortunately.

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it comes included with the AVR. They typically do not tell you what version of Dirac Live they are running.

@scruffy8861

Жыл бұрын

@@Youthman Ouch.

@The3hunnaa

Жыл бұрын

@@Youthman thank you for the reply. It sucks denon did not include it. AVR already expensive enough here in Canada and now they want to charge $450 for Dirac on top :(

I can't even get this app to work it will not connect to my receiver and my pioneer has wifi access

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t have any trouble connecting it. I would contact their tech support to help you troubleshoot.

Wrong mic for dirac!

Half way through dirac... then nothing... on to the next video

@Youthman

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?