Yamaha htr-6080/rx-v861 volume question...

[z24lucifer]

Hello all, I have (finally) just hooked up my brand new htr-6080 I just unhooked my htr-5660, which has served me very well for many years.

I did the auto setup, then tweaked a couple of settings. However, I find the that equivalent volume between the two receivers are much different.

For example, I used to watch dvd/bd with 5.1 audio at approximately -35 to -40dB, and leave the radio on for my dog when I'm at work at -60dB, which was quite loud.

I now notice on the htr-6080, that I have to crank it about 30dB higher than the htr-5660. Is this right? Did I do something wrong?

If anybody could shed any light it would really be greatly appreciated!

THANKS!!!

[Johk]

I would say that normally -35 / -40 dB should be pretty low.

I would guess that the speaker levels that you were using with your HTR-5660 were probably higher than what your using right now.

If you want to set the levels of your speakers properly follow the instruction in the "Calibration your audio with a SPL meter" thread. If you use these instructions your reference level at 0 dB whould be 80 dB (the volume display on the Yamaha is a relative display).

What is important is that all your speakers are at the same level.

By the way, how do you like the HTR-6080? I am still trying to figure out if I should keep the Denon AVR-988 or return it and get the Yamaha HTR-6080 or RX-V863 instead. One thing that is making me reconsider is the scaler on the Denon (Faroudja FLi2310) vs the one in the Yamaha (Anchor Bay Technologies ABT1010).

[z24lucifer]

Hi Johk, thanks for the response.

So far I really like the htr-6080. I had a chance to crank up some uncompressed audio from the ps3 and it sounded great. Still needs some tweaks.

As far as upconverters, I couldn't tell you much about those. As far as sound the Yamaha is really great!