How Loud is Too Loud? - Blu-ray Forum

Gallis · 01-01-2008, 06:17 AM

I have a Denon 2807 reciever powering my home-theater system. Depending on the soundtrack of a movie, I will set my volume between 18 - 20 (I have no idea why the number gets smaller as you increase the volume). I have no idea how many decibles this is. I was hoping some folks with the Denon 2807
could chime in.

Chicks sometimes say "its loud" or "Oh my god" when the sub kicks in. But I've never been asked to turn it down.

Dudes just look like...

smile, and give the thumbs up!

Am I going deaf people? Or do I crank it up just as all my fellow home theater addicts do?

d_rob1031 · 01-01-2008, 06:29 AM

My motto is it isn't loud enough until girls clothes start ripping themselves off.

...only my opinion

Ozz · 01-01-2008, 07:02 AM

Greetings,
I don't own a denon receiver but if you want to know how high the db's you are getting, use a sound pressure level meter for a db reading. It will probably not be as loud as you think. As for the sub, it shouldn't be overpowering. Infact you shouldn't even know it is there.

Lord_Stewie · 01-01-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d_rob1031

My motto is it isn't loud enough until girls clothes start ripping themselves off.

...only my opinion

lol.....

JasonR · 01-01-2008, 07:14 AM

No such thing as too loud...

Mericalis · 01-01-2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

No such thing as too loud...

...Until the police knock in the door.

Downhere · 01-01-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

No such thing as too loud...

So true.

JasonR · 01-01-2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mericalis

...Until the police knock in the door.

Is that what that banging was, I thought it to be my subwoofer?

surfdude12 · 01-01-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

No such thing as too loud...

yeah and even if you do so happen to blow out a 150W tower by blasting gunfire in rainbow six vegas

, simply send speaker back to be fixed and then re-commence gunfire once you get it back

actually i fried a fuse, didnt blow the speaker, but still fun to laugh at

JasonR · 01-01-2008, 08:17 AM

That's how I see it. There are plenty more speakers I want to replace the ones I have...

Robmx · 01-01-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozz

Greetings,
I don't own a denon receiver but if you want to know how high the db's you are getting, use a sound pressure level meter for a db reading. It will probably not be as loud as you think. As for the sub, it shouldn't be overpowering. Infact you shouldn't even know it is there.

This is how mine is setup after using the the setup microphone. It turned my sub to -4 and my center channel to +4 after starting everything at even. Now its sounds great and all speakers blend together !

L or S of Perfect? · 01-01-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozz

Greetings,
I don't own a denon receiver but if you want to know how high the db's you are getting, use a sound pressure level meter for a db reading. It will probably not be as loud as you think. As for the sub, it shouldn't be overpowering. Infact you shouldn't even know it is there.

Thats sorta what my opinion is. I'm no expert, but once you're able to detect which direction the bass is coming from, the woofer is too overpowering.

Also the sound system is too loud, when it's at a level that can cause hearing loss. Clarity is more important than feeling pressure waves come off your sound system & wincing because its hurting your ears. Quality over quantity sorta thing. I dont own one, but on those action scenes where you want to get into the action, a buttkicker may be better than having your sub cranked up to where it'll vibrate out your fillings.

my .02

PaulGo · 01-01-2008, 03:01 PM

The number is in decibels with zero being the reference level. Every change of 3db I believe is a doubling of the loudness.

How load is too loud - I try to keep it one db less than my wife coming down and threatening me for a divorce.

Blus Brother · 01-01-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozz

Greetings,
I don't own a denon receiver but if you want to know how high the db's you are getting, use a sound pressure level meter for a db reading. It will probably not be as loud as you think. As for the sub, it shouldn't be overpowering. Infact you shouldn't even know it is there.

what he said about the SPL. Read that 90 db is beginning of unsafe levels.

rgbsyr · 01-01-2008, 03:38 PM

If it's too loud,Your too f*ckin' old.

Gallis · 01-01-2008, 04:51 PM

Thanks for the input fellas! This confirms what I thought, we all watch our movies loud. Loud is best.

I don't think my sub is overpowering but its not hard to tell its behind my viewing position.

I'll start handing out ear-plugs for the weak.

jsteinhauer · 01-01-2008, 05:01 PM

I find the reference level at which calibration is performed to be uncomfortably loud. About 10dB lower than that is where I normally set it for movies. I use about 20-30dB lower for regular television (where surround and LFE effects aren't as important).

gearyt · 01-01-2008, 05:15 PM

[QUOTE=Gallis;456001]I.
Chicks sometimes say "its loud" or "Oh my god" when the sub kicks in. But I've never been asked to turn it down.

Dudes just look like...

smile, and give the thumbs up!

do you know my wife ???

mikesoba · 01-01-2008, 05:21 PM

Keep the volume at a level that makes sense for the movie. Unless you're on drugs, you don't need to have the house shaking and the doors blowing off the hinges (even on drugs you probably don't). Just use some common sense and use something that fits what your watching.

JJ · 01-01-2008, 05:54 PM

There is no such thing as too loud.

But, an above poster is correct, it depends on the movie.

01-01-2008, 06:17 AM	#1
Gallis Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vegas Baby! Blu-ray reviews:10	How Loud is Too Loud? I have a Denon 2807 reciever powering my home-theater system. Depending on the soundtrack of a movie, I will set my volume between 18 - 20 (I have no idea why the number gets smaller as you increase the volume). I have no idea how many decibles this is. I was hoping some folks with the Denon 2807 could chime in. Chicks sometimes say "its loud" or "Oh my god" when the sub kicks in. But I've never been asked to turn it down. Dudes just look like... smile, and give the thumbs up! Am I going deaf people? Or do I crank it up just as all my fellow home theater addicts do?

01-01-2008, 03:01 PM	#13
PaulGo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:North Potomac, MD	The number is in decibels with zero being the reference level. Every change of 3db I believe is a doubling of the loudness. How load is too loud - I try to keep it one db less than my wife coming down and threatening me for a divorce. Last edited by PaulGo; 01-01-2008 at 08:17 PM.

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01-01-2008, 06:29 AM	#2
d_rob1031 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	My motto is it isn't loud enough until girls clothes start ripping themselves off. ...only my opinion

01-01-2008, 07:02 AM	#3
Ozz Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Surrey, BC. Canada Home Theater Gallery:13	Greetings, I don't own a denon receiver but if you want to know how high the db's you are getting, use a sound pressure level meter for a db reading. It will probably not be as loud as you think. As for the sub, it shouldn't be overpowering. Infact you shouldn't even know it is there.

01-01-2008, 07:14 AM	#5
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	No such thing as too loud...

01-01-2008, 08:17 AM	#10
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	That's how I see it. There are plenty more speakers I want to replace the ones I have...

01-01-2008, 03:38 PM	#15
rgbsyr Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Syracuse,New York 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:1824 DVD collection:296 MA collection:400 Digital collection:512 iTunes collection:5	If it's too loud,Your too f*ckin' old.

01-01-2008, 04:51 PM	#16
Gallis Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vegas Baby! Blu-ray reviews:10	Thanks for the input fellas! This confirms what I thought, we all watch our movies loud. Loud is best. I don't think my sub is overpowering but its not hard to tell its behind my viewing position. I'll start handing out ear-plugs for the weak.

01-01-2008, 05:01 PM	#17
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	I find the reference level at which calibration is performed to be uncomfortably loud. About 10dB lower than that is where I normally set it for movies. I use about 20-30dB lower for regular television (where surround and LFE effects aren't as important).

01-01-2008, 05:15 PM	#18
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	[QUOTE=Gallis;456001]I. Chicks sometimes say "its loud" or "Oh my god" when the sub kicks in. But I've never been asked to turn it down. Dudes just look like... smile, and give the thumbs up! do you know my wife ???

01-01-2008, 05:21 PM	#19
mikesoba Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South Bay, California Blu-ray collection:258	Keep the volume at a level that makes sense for the movie. Unless you're on drugs, you don't need to have the house shaking and the doors blowing off the hinges (even on drugs you probably don't). Just use some common sense and use something that fits what your watching.

01-01-2008, 05:54 PM	#20
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	There is no such thing as too loud. But, an above poster is correct, it depends on the movie.

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