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Thank you very much for the detailed response, Guy. I'll review and work with it next time I calibrate my system. :)

Alright, so let me get this straight. The procedure is to set the receiver's volume level at it's loudest setting (-1 db in my receiver's case) and then decrease or lower the volume until the db level on the meter reaches 85 db while running the test tones?

OK, when you say you put the receiver on '00' is that the master volume? If I were to put the volume on my receiver to 00 then that would result in very loud test tones. My receiver's volume level increases as the number decreases. The range on my receiver starts at -96db for being the lowest...

Quote above is from Vince Maskeeper regarding test tones on what I assume from the DVE disc and Avia. Does anyone know the db reading I should reach on the SPL meter if I'm using the Sound & Vision test tones? Also, do I still set the dial on the SPL meter to 70?

True, but in my case I don't have a sound card with such outputs. I went ahead and purchased a DVD player and enjoying better audio and video quality! :D

Thanks for clearing the air on that one Michael. That made my purchase of a DVD player more comfortable. :)

I'm in the market of buying a DVD player but I was wondering if it matters if I get a DVD player that has a built in DD/DTS encoder when my receiver already has one. Will the receiver override the encoder on the DVD or how does that work? Since my receiver already has a DD/DTS encoder would it...

The following is my PC which runs very stable. I can't remember a time when it has locked up or crashed: 1.47Ghz 1700 AMD Athlon XP ATI Radeon 64MB 8500 LE video card Turtle Beach Santa Cruz sound card 512 MB Crucial RAM 16x Lite-on DVD-ROM drive The Santa Cruz sound card doesn't have...

Currently I have my computer connected to the TV and receiver to watch DVDs. For the audio I'm using a 1/8" stereo to RCA stereo cable connected from the sound card's digital audio output to the receiver's CD digital audio input. For the video, I connected the S video cable from the video card's...

Alright, so I'll take your response that having a nonadjustable main speaker leveler on the receiver is the norm. I'm just jumping into calibrating my home theater so I wanted to be sure that I'm not missing out as far as needing to adjust the speaker level for the mains.

I have a Yamaha HTR-5550 Receiver and JBL-26 speakers for the mains. I was looking at the Yamaha FAQ section and ran across the following tip: AGAIN, TO SUMMARIZE, YOU CANNOT ADJUST THE MAIN SPEAKER LEVEL TO MATCH THE CENTER AND EFFECT SPEAKERS. YOU MUST ADJUST THE CENTER AND EFFECT SPEAKERS TO...

Hey thanks for the reply Tim. I just might buy that DVD player then on my next pay day.

Thanks for the replies. The reason why I ask is because I ordered the S&V DVD which should come at the end of the week. I'm also thinking about buying the SPL meter from Radio Shack.

Does S&V have test tones that can be used with an SPL meter? *Sound and Vision

I have a Yamaha HTR-5550 receiver which is DD/DTS compatible. I'm thinking of getting the Sony DVP-NS725P DVD Player but it doesn't have a built in DD/DTS decoder. Will I still get DD/DTS sound if I use a digital coax or optical cable?

Does S&V have test tones that can be used with an SPL meter?

Not anymore, it back up to about 125 bucks.

Alright guys, thanks for your replies. I might consider getting the Avia disk and SPL meter.

Hey everyone, newbie here that needs some help getting the best sound from the two mains and center channel. First here's my setup: Receiver: Yamaha HTR-5550 Mains: JBL S-26 Center: JBL S-Center Sub: Sony SA-WM40 I was wondering how I can make the aforementioned speakers sound more...

Thanks to everyone who replied. Thank you especially, Matt. Your suggestion worked! I used the stereo 1/8" stereo cable and plugged the RCA connector into the CD digital input and sure enough I got digital sound! :D

Thanks for your response, StephenL. The only audio digital input I have on the receiver according to the manual is marked for the CD. What do I do if I don't have DVD digital audio inputs? The audio inputs I have on my receiver only seem to be for regular RCA connectors. I went to Radio Shack...

No suggestions? :frowning:

Hi everyone, HTPC newb here who'd greatly appreciate some help regarding audio. I have a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz sound card and would like to connect it to my Yamaha HTR-5550 receiver to experience the receiver's Dolby Digital and DTS sound to watch movies. Problem though is that I can only get...