Surround Channel Volume question (1 Viewer)

[GerryA]

My right rear surround speaker is lower than the rest. I confirmed that it is the reciever (onkyo DR-C500). I have to raise the volume on that one 2db higher than the rest. Do most people have variations that are this much, or is this out of the ordinary?
Thanks,
Gerry

 

[Dick Knisely]

Without knowing more about how they are installed and how you determined it was 2db down there's no way to say much. Variances in measured/perceived volume levels can vary that much or more just do how and where the speaker is installed.

 

[GerryA]

The 2db that I refered to is what the reciever says when i raise the volume for that speaker. They all start out at 0db then you can increase or decrease each individual speaker +-10db. I guess its just a reference point or volume level.

 

[rob-h]

Thats what calibtration is for. You bring all the speakers to 75db (or 85 db depending on what you use). Due to room variations and distance, each individual speakers boost/trim will vary.