RobTauber
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- Feb 20, 2004
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- 29
I have a 14 x 22 theatre, with 7.1. I have been trying for months to get the system to blend and sound natural.I finally did, but not by usual methods.
I spent money on SPL meters, Calibration Discs (DVE, AVIA),and software. Thought I had it down, and sounding great.
Then, had a couple of my HT Entusiast friends come over, and we started playing with levels, etc...
Here is what we ended up with for levels, and they seem way out of line. Front L,R +4.0, C +4.5, R,L Surr +7.5,
Rear Surr R,L +6.0, Sub +9.0.
It seems this goes against all I know, but it really does sound incredible now, with all sources, even music. I am trusting my ears for now, and leaving it as is.
Am I going to hurt anything, could these levels be right for my room? I usually keep my volume around -25 or -20, nothing too outrageous.
Here is my gear; (if this matters)
ONKYO TX-DS989 Ver.2
Energy Conisseur C9 Towers
Energy Conisseur CC-3 Center
Energy Conisseur CR-3 Bi/DiPole Side/Rears
JBL S120PII SubWoofer
I spent money on SPL meters, Calibration Discs (DVE, AVIA),and software. Thought I had it down, and sounding great.
Then, had a couple of my HT Entusiast friends come over, and we started playing with levels, etc...
Here is what we ended up with for levels, and they seem way out of line. Front L,R +4.0, C +4.5, R,L Surr +7.5,
Rear Surr R,L +6.0, Sub +9.0.
It seems this goes against all I know, but it really does sound incredible now, with all sources, even music. I am trusting my ears for now, and leaving it as is.
Am I going to hurt anything, could these levels be right for my room? I usually keep my volume around -25 or -20, nothing too outrageous.
Here is my gear; (if this matters)
ONKYO TX-DS989 Ver.2
Energy Conisseur C9 Towers
Energy Conisseur CC-3 Center
Energy Conisseur CR-3 Bi/DiPole Side/Rears
JBL S120PII SubWoofer