matching A and B speakers

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matching A and B speakers

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I have an Onkyo 7.1 receiver that I use for HT in the basement. I can hook up a second pair of mains (B) at the expense of two surrounds (becomes 5.1 plus B). I recently finished the adjacent room with pool table and bar, and utilized the B output for a second set of speakers. I have a few pairs that I have tried in there now, but they all are a bit too loud and bright compared to the HT room. All speakers are 8ohm. Is there an easy way to mellow them out a little? Parts-Express has 100W l-pads that would let me attenuate the volume, but they would probably still have too much treble. Thought some of you electronics gurus might suggest a cheap solution. Thanks
2xT30 (20", 3012LF)
2xT30 (21", 3012LF)
4xOtop J-array (Beta12, melded/straight piezos)
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Re: matching A and B speakers

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I would expect that the receiver allows for trimming the volume. There's no easy fix for the EQ.

himhimself
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Re: matching A and B speakers

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Thanks Bill, found it in the menu and was able to dial back the B speaker volumes. Much appreciated.
2xT30 (20", 3012LF)
2xT30 (21", 3012LF)
4xOtop J-array (Beta12, melded/straight piezos)
Truck Tuba (MCM)
Next up: 2xJack12 or family of table tubas

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