Onkyo 706 Volume problems - Blu-ray Forum

Aerodude73 · 03-29-2009, 03:59 AM

Volume question -- my volume seemed quite low when watching a few things last nite after connecting my 706 -- I tried out the 1st Osprey flying scene/attack at th Katar base -- in "Transformers" - With my 505 the other nite when I 1st got my T90e's, the volume was 52-56, a decent Loud volume. With the 706 last nite, I had to have it near 70 or a bit more to get Near the same volume. I talked w/"Forsberg21" and he asked what my DB levels were, and I remember they were all at 0 (I obviously forgot to set them last nite after doing all my Set-ups)

Since we have almost the Same set-up, I asked what his Db Levels were at; his Center was at +7, L/R Fronts were +2, Surr L/R at +7. Not sure what his Sub is at -- but I have it at 0 for now. Should my Sub be higher than O? So after setting my speakers up from "0" , the Volume again didn't seem HIGH enough, whether it was for TV viewing or a DVD - I Just got finished watching the same OSPREY scene and a couple other action ones, and I had to have the volume up to the mid 60's to 70 (?!!?) to get Near the Volume I had with my 505.

Is something wrong? HELP!

** (NOTE: Feel free to answer here or PM me, whatever works - & Thanks in Advance!) **

Sonny · 03-29-2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by aerodude73

Volume question -- my volume seemed quite low when watching a few things last nite after connecting my 706 -- I tried out the 1st Osprey flying scene/attack at th Katar base -- in "Transformers" - With my 505 the other nite when I 1st got my T90e's, the volume was 52-56, a decent Loud volume. With the 706 last nite, I had to have it near 70 or a bit more to get Near the same volume. I talked w/"Forsberg21" and he asked what my DB levels were, and I remember they were all at 0 (I obviously forgot to set them last nite after doing all my Set-ups)

Since we have almost the Same set-up, I asked what his Db Levels were at; his Center was at +7, L/R Fronts were +2, Surr L/R at +7. Not sure what his Sub is at -- but I have it at 0 for now. Should my Sub be higher than O? So after setting my speakers up from "0" , the Volume again didn't seem HIGH enough, whether it was for TV viewing or a DVD - I Just got finished watching the same OSPREY scene and a couple other action ones, and I had to have the volume up to the mid 60's to 70 (?!!?) to get Near the Volume I had with my 505.

Is something wrong? HELP!

** (NOTE: Feel free to answer here or PM me, whatever works - & Thanks in Advance!) **

I shot you an answer...

Aerodude73 · 03-29-2009, 07:03 AM

thx. i'll try that sunday.

Aerodude73 · 03-29-2009, 07:29 PM

still trying to figure this thing out -- might have to do the Audyssey thing when I get home later tonite. Maybe that'll help (?).

Come on all ye' people, help a brotha' out!

Fors* · 03-29-2009, 09:26 PM

I Pm'd you, but I'll state the same thing here for add'l discussion. Anyway, from the problems you are saying about getting the volume to what seems "correct" to you, I will restate and reinforce what i have read often here.....get an SPL Meter. This might help you tremendously from all accounts.

Slec · 03-29-2009, 09:33 PM

The SPL meter will certainly help you get consistent sound, but i don't know if it will help you with your master volume issue. Back when I had my 605, I would watch movies at 65 fairly regularly, sometimes higher. As long as your AVR isn't overheating, this really shouldn't be a problem. Clearly you don't want to watch it near 98 (max)...but those levels were always normal for me

my unit before the 605 was another onkyo.. it was typically around 35-40. never had a single issue with overheating or distortion on the 605

Aerodude73 · 03-29-2009, 11:03 PM

I am out of town now, but will be back later tonite and try a few of these suggestions, as well as some info Big Daddy PM'd me -- once I "decipher" thru it...

PurpleJesus74 · 03-30-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by aerodude73

I am out of town now, but will be back later tonite and try a few of these suggestions, as well as some info Big Daddy PM'd me -- once I "decipher" thru it...

Well i'm far from an expert,but i turned the intellivolume up on my 705,not sure thats the issue you are having,but it really seemed to bring my system to life.Hope you get it figured out soon,when you have a chance.

Audiophile_At_Birth · 03-30-2009, 12:14 AM

What's the intellivolume supposed to do?

Aerodude73 · 03-30-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PurpleJesus74

Well i'm far from an expert,but i turned the intellivolume up on my 705,not sure thats the issue you are having,but it really seemed to bring my system to life.Hope you get it figured out soon,when you have a chance.

Ok, thanks, I'll try that as well. It was at 0, but I put it up to +6db. I'll look at the manual but does that Boost up the overall Volume levels? Thx.

PurpleJesus74 · 03-30-2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by aerodude73

Ok, thanks, I'll try that as well. It was at 0, but I put it up to +6db. I'll look at the manual but does that Boost up the overall Volume levels? Thx.

I've been told that it justs makes equal the volume for each input,but it really seemed to make everything i watch punchier and louder.I think its an ongoing debate though.

Aerodude73 · 03-30-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PurpleJesus74

I've been told that it justs makes equal the volume for each input,but it really seemed to make everything i watch punchier and louder.I think its an ongoing debate though.

It does seem to have done what you write above, so it may be that we're on the right track. The manual says, "with Intellivolume, you can set the input level for each input selector individually. This is useful if one of your source components is louder or quieter than the others."

03-29-2009, 03:59 AM	#1
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:2493 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	Onkyo 706 Volume problems Volume question -- my volume seemed quite low when watching a few things last nite after connecting my 706 -- I tried out the 1st Osprey flying scene/attack at th Katar base -- in "Transformers" - With my 505 the other nite when I 1st got my T90e's, the volume was 52-56, a decent Loud volume. With the 706 last nite, I had to have it near 70 or a bit more to get Near the same volume. I talked w/"Forsberg21" and he asked what my DB levels were, and I remember they were all at 0 (I obviously forgot to set them last nite after doing all my Set-ups) Since we have almost the Same set-up, I asked what his Db Levels were at; his Center was at +7, L/R Fronts were +2, Surr L/R at +7. Not sure what his Sub is at -- but I have it at 0 for now. Should my Sub be higher than O? So after setting my speakers up from "0" , the Volume again didn't seem HIGH enough, whether it was for TV viewing or a DVD - I Just got finished watching the same OSPREY scene and a couple other action ones, and I had to have the volume up to the mid 60's to 70 (?!!?) to get Near the Volume I had with my 505. Is something wrong? HELP! (NOTE: Feel free to answer here or PM me, whatever works - & Thanks in Advance!) Last edited by Aerodude73; 03-29-2009 at 04:01 AM.

03-29-2009, 09:26 PM	#5
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I Pm'd you, but I'll state the same thing here for add'l discussion. Anyway, from the problems you are saying about getting the volume to what seems "correct" to you, I will restate and reinforce what i have read often here.....get an SPL Meter. This might help you tremendously from all accounts. Last edited by Fors; 03-30-2009 at 11:47 AM.*

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03-29-2009, 07:03 AM	#3
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:2493 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	thx. i'll try that sunday.

03-29-2009, 07:29 PM	#4
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:2493 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	still trying to figure this thing out -- might have to do the Audyssey thing when I get home later tonite. Maybe that'll help (?). Come on all ye' people, help a brotha' out!

03-29-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	The SPL meter will certainly help you get consistent sound, but i don't know if it will help you with your master volume issue. Back when I had my 605, I would watch movies at 65 fairly regularly, sometimes higher. As long as your AVR isn't overheating, this really shouldn't be a problem. Clearly you don't want to watch it near 98 (max)...but those levels were always normal for me my unit before the 605 was another onkyo.. it was typically around 35-40. never had a single issue with overheating or distortion on the 605

03-29-2009, 11:03 PM	#7
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:2493 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	I am out of town now, but will be back later tonite and try a few of these suggestions, as well as some info Big Daddy PM'd me -- once I "decipher" thru it...

03-30-2009, 12:14 AM	#9
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