Video Essentials or Avia? (1 Viewer)

[cabreau]

I already have an SPL meter to calibrate my surrounds...but I want a disc that will help me calibrate the dB of the sub with the rest of my speakers. Do both of these discs do that?

 

[Evan M.]

Yes

 

[Michael Reuben]

If you mean, do they send a test tone to the sub, then the answer is yes.

For an informative overview of various calibration discs, consult this chapter of the HTF Beginner's FAQ and Primer.

M.

 

[Edward J M]

DVE has a problem with the subwoofer tone. It was mastered at too high of a level. Calibrating the sub to DVE will result in a weak sub calibration.

Opinions vary greatly, but anywhere from 5-10 dB off is a solid bet. While I own DVE, I cannot recommend it for subwoofer calibration in good conscience.

For more info, there is a HTF thread on the subject. If the thread is old/outdated, email Joe Kane at JKP for advice if you still want to use DVE.

The last I heard, he was recommending 75/80 for sat/sub, but several people I know found that recommendation to still be anemic, and compared to Avia it is still on the low side. The last guy I spoke with was happy with 75/87, believe it or not.

Regards,

Ed