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February 12, 2021
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Connecting turntable (Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB) to Sonos Port to B&O (BEOLAB 6000 active speakers)

  • February 12, 2021
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Dear community,

I’ve been trying this setup.

Turntable via Line out (pre-amplified signal) via Sonos Port.

Sonos Port connect with RCA cable to each BEOLAB 6000, speakers set on line.

So far I have truly enjoyed what I've heard but I have a nagging issue. The vocals in all the records I've listed too just don't sound "right". The music is clear and the highs are especially pronounced, but the vocals are always subdued, sometimes sounding distant, almost in the background or sometimes slightly distorted. Same thing with an old and a new vinyl. I'm sure it has something to do with my turntable set-up process since this is my first time, so I'm hoping I can get some suggestions.

Many thanks for your support.

Regards.

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Best answer by Antifon

One thing I would suspect, from your description, is that one channel has been connected out of phase with the other. What this tends to do is to suppress any sound that is at the centre of the stereo “stage”, while leaving any sounds that are not central relatively unchanged.

It’s quite unlikely that any professionally-made interconnecting cables will have been connected the wrong way round, so I would look at any connections where you could have made a mistake. The obvious candidates - depending on design - are the connectors at the rear of the cartridge. Is it possible that you have made an error here and connected one channel round the wrong way?

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GuitarSuperstar
Lead Maestro
February 12, 2021

The turntable should be connected via LINE IN on the Port. Is the switch on back of the turntable switched to LINE OUT or PHONO OUT? Have you tried adjusting the Source Level in the Sonos app?

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ppedAuthor
Contributor I
February 12, 2021

The turntable should be connected via LINE IN on the Port. Is the switch on back of the turntable switched to LINE OUT or PHONO OUT? Have you tried adjusting the Source Level in the Sonos app?

Hello,

Thanks for your reply.

The turntable is switched to LINE OUT:

The source level is set to max:

Many thanks for your support.

Regards.

GuitarSuperstar
Lead Maestro
February 12, 2021

Does adjusting the Source Level to a lower level improve the vocals? How about adjusting the EQ settings or turning Loudness on?

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
ppedAuthor
Contributor I
February 12, 2021

Does adjusting the Source Level to a lower level improve the vocals? How about adjusting the EQ settings or turning Loudness on?

Thanks for your reply.

Same problem with:

Many thanks for your support.

Regards.

GuitarSuperstar
Lead Maestro
February 12, 2021

Try testing the different settings under System > System Settings > Audio Compression and see if it makes a difference.

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
ppedAuthor
Contributor I
February 12, 2021

Try testing the different settings under System > System Settings > Audio Compression and see if it makes a difference.

Thanks again.

No difference with:

Many thanks for your support.

Regards.

GuitarSuperstar
Lead Maestro
February 12, 2021

Double check your speaker connections to your Port and on the speakers. Make sure the left and right channels are connected correctly. Disconnect the speakers and reconnect to see if that makes any difference. You could also try using a different set of RCA cables.

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
    ppedAuthor
    Contributor I
    February 13, 2021

    Double check your speaker connections to your Port and on the speakers. Make sure the left and right channels are connected correctly. Disconnect the speakers and reconnect to see if that makes any difference. You could also try using a different set of RCA cables.

    Hello,

    Could you please advise me a reference of RCA cables?

    Thanks for your support.

    Regards.

    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    February 13, 2021

    For your speakers, I think you will need something like this: https://www.av-connection.com/?PNo=SN-PORTBO20ST

    These cables could possibly work too: https://soundsheavenly.com/line-in-connection/6-30-av-processor-pre-amp-sonos-to-beolab-rca-line-in-one-cable-for-two-speakers.html

    "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
      ppedAuthor
      Contributor I
      February 14, 2021

      Hello,

      Thanks for your reply.

      Before investing in this set of RCA cables, are we sure that it will fix my initial problem: music is clear, but vocals are always subdued, sometimes sounding distant, almost in the background or sometimes slightly distorted?

      Thanks for your support.

      Regards.

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