What level do people listen to DVDs at? 75db? (1 Viewer)

[Robert Sun]

Hello,

I just calibrated my speakers with SPL and AVIA. I calibrated at 75db which resulted in my main volume control being -4db. The other speaker settings were
FL 0 C 0 R +2 RS +4 LS +2

I was wondering what level most people watch a DVD at? I read that most people find 10db less than reference level is comfortable ( But does this refer to the "standard" reference calibration of 85db less 10db = 75db so I should watch DVDs at my setting of -4db on the volume control)

Obviously you watch a DVD at whatever the individual is comfortable with but out of interest I would like to know what others find comfortable.

Thanks for your input

 

[Vince Maskeeper]

Robert,

As you realized, technically you are already 10 below ref level with your volume at -4: you calibrated to 75db on AVIA- which AVIA's tones are specifically designed to be calibrated to 85db. Not a big deal (the main concern is that you get all the channel levels matching).

I would say that I usually listen around -5 to -7 below ref level. The standard around here seems to hover in the -5 to 15 range- so I would say -10 is fine.

Although- I would worry most how it sounds to you. If it's not pleasing at this volume, I'd ignore what others are doing and set it where it is comfortable for you!

-V