Brunt Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I have read tons of links and still don't quite understand how to calibrate a subwoofer. If I have an SPL meter (radio shack), what exactly am I doing and in what order? I understand subs are supposed to be calibrated @ 75db, but I don't even know how to get there. Run Onkyo test tone and adjust onboard level until meter reads 75db? Then, in some places it mentions setting mains first. I'm totally confused. I would just run Audyssey but my sub manufacturer advises AGAINST using it. I'm also running dual subs, and what I've seen mentions calibrating them together, not one at a time. I just need someone to spell it out in simple steps or terms. I don NOT have any burned test tones at this time, so I'm just using the test tones that the Onkyo has onboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJCarney Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Just run audyssey, it will take care if everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 first off, rat shack meter wont do a very good job of it. Audyssey's mic is made for this and should be used if possible. I have this same discussion with Chris (Audyssey) already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 The rat shack meter actually does a pretty good job as long as you use the compensation table when you use it for bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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