Survey for fun!!! - Blu-ray Forum

backtothecanvas · 11-01-2009, 04:20 PM

Not sure that i have seen this done, but figured id give it a shot . . .

What is your volume at on your receiver when watching movies and when listening to music??

Movies -15 / -20 db.
Music -10 / -20 db.

HAMP · 11-01-2009, 04:25 PM

This has been done a few times. I would try and find them to prove to you, but I don't feel like it.

Uniquely · 11-01-2009, 04:27 PM

It has been done before, and the way the question is worded really will not give anyone any idea of what volume different users are actually using. Every receiver uses different volume scales. Mine doesn't even go into the negative for example. Even people who have the exact same receiver model will not be listening at the same relative volume at the exact same spot on their master volume, because of differing speaker level calibrations. And even if all of their settings were identical... they'd probably STILL be hearing different volumes because of differences in their listening environments. The only way to find out what volume people enjoy their HT's at would be if everyone had an SPL meter and measured the actual sound levels.

backtothecanvas · 11-01-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

This has been done a few times. I would try and find them to prove to you, but I don't feel like it.

i apologize then. but id love to see them if someone finds them.

backtothecanvas · 11-01-2009, 04:30 PM

ok fine EDIT then . . .

Whats everyones favorite pop tart flavor?? hahaha

Chocolate fudge for me!!!

HAMP · 11-01-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinandtami

Mine doesn't even go into the negative for example.

That's in the menu setting, if you want your display to start off with - or with a standard number.

i'm going to try and find that and post back. You do have the Onkyo 606?

Uniquely · 11-01-2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

That's in the menu setting, if you want your display to start off with - or with a standard number.

i'm going to try and find that and post back. You do have the Onkyo 606?

Yeah.... but it doesn't matter. I'm fine with the volume setting the way it is. Either way I'm just going to tune it to a comfortable listeing position

But thanks for the offer.

Johnny Vinyl · 11-01-2009, 04:49 PM

I don't even look at my volume level. I use the control on the remote to adjust the sound up or down according to my preference. I could care less what it displays on the receiver.

John

Twitch9 · 11-01-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

I don't even look at my volume level. I use the control on the remote to adjust the sound up or down according to my preference. I could care less what it displays on the receiver.

John

Well said John, this is the way you should adjust the volume.

11-01-2009, 04:20 PM	#1
backtothecanvas Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20	Survey for fun!!! Not sure that i have seen this done, but figured id give it a shot . . . What is your volume at on your receiver when watching movies and when listening to music?? Movies -15 / -20 db. Music -10 / -20 db.

11-01-2009, 04:27 PM	#3
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	It has been done before, and the way the question is worded really will not give anyone any idea of what volume different users are actually using. Every receiver uses different volume scales. Mine doesn't even go into the negative for example. Even people who have the exact same receiver model will not be listening at the same relative volume at the exact same spot on their master volume, because of differing speaker level calibrations. And even if all of their settings were identical... they'd probably STILL be hearing different volumes because of differences in their listening environments. The only way to find out what volume people enjoy their HT's at would be if everyone had an SPL meter and measured the actual sound levels. Last edited by Uniquely; 11-01-2009 at 04:54 PM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Survey	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	fupduk2	1	11-17-2007 01:05 AM
Interesting Survey	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	atomik kinder	6	08-27-2007 12:28 PM
Netflix HD survey	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Heavens Downfall	16	05-01-2007 02:05 AM
Netflix HD Survey	Blu-ray Movies - North America	beatboy77	14	04-29-2007 12:58 AM

11-01-2009, 04:25 PM	#2
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	This has been done a few times. I would try and find them to prove to you, but I don't feel like it.

11-01-2009, 04:30 PM	#5
backtothecanvas Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20	ok fine EDIT then . . . Whats everyones favorite pop tart flavor?? hahaha Chocolate fudge for me!!!

11-01-2009, 04:49 PM	#8
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I don't even look at my volume level. I use the control on the remote to adjust the sound up or down according to my preference. I could care less what it displays on the receiver. John

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals