subwoofer initail setup

[fanuminski]

Hello all - I am waiting for my STF-2. like
many others:( , and while I have been waiting, I have perused the forum.
Got a couple questions:
1) Does any test DVD/CD come with
my purchase to help in setup (I am
looking for a Rat Shack analog SLM at
this time also -anyone selling?)
2) IYO, which would be the best to use and where would I get it?
3) Is using the SLM fairly easy to use?
I am a newbie at this and can't believe
all the interesting info on accurately
placing, and adjusting one's sub woofer

Thanks, in advance for any help:p

[fanuminski]

Sorry, I may not have been clear enough -
but on my question 2 - I meant to ask:
Which DVD/CD test material would be
best to use and where would I get it

[Sasha_G]

1) Unfortunately, No test discs come with the STF line.
2) Unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations for a DVD player for you. Costco has a progressive scan for under $100 that also plays MP3s, but I have no idea how well it works.
3) Please clarify what SLM is.

[Ddavidson]

Most likely Sound Level Meter.

Ddavidson

[vbjeff]

I think he is asking for suggestions about a test DVD or CD disk, not a DVD player. Since the STF-2 does not come with a test disk, do you have a recommendation for one and where to get it?

[fanuminski]

Yes, I am looking for a recommendation for a DVD or CD test
disc that I can use for setting up my speaker(s).
SLM is short for sound level meter.
Thankyou all for replying - I have heard mention of an Avia
disc, but don't know what that is or where to get one!

[Ddavidson]

Avia - $42.49 - Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/630551982X/qid=1071188542//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl74/103-0448761-8119007?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846

The new DVE test disc + a DTS Sampler Disc - $24.95
www.hometheatermag.com


Ddavidson

[fanuminski]

this forum is really great:) but....:( :
Too many people read and not enough reply!
Sasha - you really have a busy job! And, do a great job
replying to all the posts!
Ddavidson - You are a valued member, now where
is my answer to a test DVD or CD? lol
Who out there has one of those analog sound level
meters sitting and collecting dust that they want to get
rid of?
Register and get that feedback rolling!

[fanuminski]

wow! Ddavidson - my hat is off to you:D
My typing is just way too slow!

[tdekany]

I have about 3 or 4 of these test cds myself

http://www.cara.de/ENU/index.php?load=ac.html (Try this link)


http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000009FB/ref=m_art_li_1/104-8018268-5696719?v=glance&s=music (or this link)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000038NC/smrhometheatonli/104-7311235-4846358 (another)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000003GHE/ref=ase_smrhometheatonli/102-2024869-0743334?v=glance&s=music (how about this link?)


http://www.testdisc.umsebiz.com/ (more test cds for you here)


http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/usaci.html (more Cds here)


http://www.carsound.com/cds.shtml (some other good test dicks)


http://www.stereophile.com (good test CD.)

http://www.stryke.com/basszone/testcd.html (More here)


I hope this helps you.

[fanuminski]

thanks tdekany
:p

[BeFree]

Try Sears for an analog SLM.

[Gemini]

Originally posted by Ddavidson
Avia - $42.49 - Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/630551982X/qid=1071188542//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl74/103-0448761-8119007?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846

The new DVE test disc + a DTS Sampler Disc - $24.95
www.hometheatermag.com


Ddavidson

Try DeepDiscountDVD dot com for a $36.70 with free-shipping:
http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=IMA005867

Sometimes it goes into backorder, so you may wait for a while. If you are in hurry, buy from amazon...