reference levels??? (1 Viewer)

[ben hunt]

someone give me a heads up on what this term means and how it effects me.

 

[ColinM]

Reference level is playing back a movie at the same level as it was recorded, basically.

For HT, you would calibrate for this with a setup disc and an SPL meter.

The loudest ref level for DD is 105 db at the listening position. Not all movies will get that loud.

- C

 

[Vince Maskeeper]

Mentioned in the FAQ AND PRIMER which is linked in the opening of this forum and in my signature:
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...553#post650553
-Vince

 

[Dustin B]

Also remember, besides reference level being just damn loud, a lot of systems aren't capable of reference level. A fair number of systems have speakers that are capable but few have subwoofers that are capable of reference level.

I personally listen at 10dB below reference with my sub 2-3dB above this level.