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SethH · 01-22-2005, 01:40 AM

Well, I'm not sure how to instruct you with the proprietary calibration products. But using a disc like Avia and a Radio Shack SPL meter, here's basically what you'd do:

Determine your own "reference" level. If you'll NEVER listen above 95dB, then that could be YOUR reference. Set your receiver to -00dB and use the SPL meter to calibrate it to 95dB. Then, when you adjust your receiver's volume to say -10dB, you're at 85dB (10 less than your reference). Many people calibrate their subs a little hotter because they feel it works better in their system in their room.

EDIT: I hope this makes sense. I'm sure someone else can come along and explain better than I have.

01-22-2005, 01:40 AM	#2 of 5
SethH Member Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Dec 2003 Local Time: 08:09 PM Local Date: 11-21-2008 Posts: 2,557	Well, I'm not sure how to instruct you with the proprietary calibration products. But using a disc like Avia and a Radio Shack SPL meter, here's basically what you'd do: Determine your own "reference" level. If you'll NEVER listen above 95dB, then that could be YOUR reference. Set your receiver to -00dB and use the SPL meter to calibrate it to 95dB. Then, when you adjust your receiver's volume to say -10dB, you're at 85dB (10 less than your reference). Many people calibrate their subs a little hotter because they feel it works better in their system in their room. EDIT: I hope this makes sense. I'm sure someone else can come along and explain better than I have.