Onkyo 605 Volume - Blu-ray Forum

Grady · 03-22-2008, 06:53 AM

I have a 605 and anything over 40 is uncomfortably loud. So many things can affect your listening volume. But, if you have to have it at 75 then I'd think you have a problem. Either it's not setup right or your listening area is outside or your speaker's db sensitivity is low. Most people don't even look at the db sensitivity when they purchase speakers but it's one of the more important specs. Every 3 db is 50% less power for the same loudness. So, for example, my speakers are rated at 90 and I need my volume at or around 35. If I switched out my speakers for some that were rated at 87 then my new listening volume would be at 70 because I now need 2x the power to get the same performance.

Slec · 03-22-2008, 07:00 AM

Good Point Grady... I should have also mentioned in my earlier post that I upgraded my speakers from ones with a sensitivity of 89db to 98db. That coupled with the PS3 volume changed my audio by quite a bit (40% reduction in volume #)

haste · 03-22-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grady

I have a 605 and anything over 40 is uncomfortably loud. So many things can affect your listening volume. But, if you have to have it at 75 then I'd think you have a problem. Either it's not setup right or your listening area is outside or your speaker's db sensitivity is low. Most people don't even look at the db sensitivity when they purchase speakers but it's one of the more important specs. Every 3 db is 50% less power for the same loudness. So, for example, my speakers are rated at 90 and I need my volume at or around 35. If I switched out my speakers for some that were rated at 87 then my new listening volume would be at 70 because I now need 2x the power to get the same performance.

whats the source you are using? and what speakers do you have?

Brian Cash · 03-22-2008, 01:02 PM

I also have the same problem on my 605 while watching a movie its usually around 65

haste · 03-22-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Cash

I also have the same problem on my 605 while watching a movie its usually around 65

WHy do u say thats a problem? THat volume is normal for just about everyone that has posted.

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03-22-2008, 06:53 AM	#1
Grady Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	I have a 605 and anything over 40 is uncomfortably loud. So many things can affect your listening volume. But, if you have to have it at 75 then I'd think you have a problem. Either it's not setup right or your listening area is outside or your speaker's db sensitivity is low. Most people don't even look at the db sensitivity when they purchase speakers but it's one of the more important specs. Every 3 db is 50% less power for the same loudness. So, for example, my speakers are rated at 90 and I need my volume at or around 35. If I switched out my speakers for some that were rated at 87 then my new listening volume would be at 70 because I now need 2x the power to get the same performance.

03-22-2008, 07:00 AM	#2
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	Good Point Grady... I should have also mentioned in my earlier post that I upgraded my speakers from ones with a sensitivity of 89db to 98db. That coupled with the PS3 volume changed my audio by quite a bit (40% reduction in volume #)

03-22-2008, 01:02 PM	#4
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	I also have the same problem on my 605 while watching a movie its usually around 65

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