Diss Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 My VSX 43 TX came in, so I went ahead and hooked up the old AIWA speakers that I had( pretty small speakers, not powerfull at all). The volume is measured in db from -80db to +12 db. It seem after I have set these speaker up according to the manual, that I have to tur the volume level to -20db for a normal listening level for like movies,(not cranking just solid listening). Is this because the speakers are crap or should it get loud way before that, -80db to -20db is a pretty big jump. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinoloco Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Diss, I just answered you in PM. Just in case, with quintets, I am usually at about -25db to -20db. If I want to blow my brains out, I go as low as -10db. I am the same with the RF-15s as well, but that system is in a larger room. Don't be too worried about the volume being so far. I doubt I can hear anything less then -60db anyways.. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Please do not feel bad about your Pioneer's volume setting. I have the Klipsch reference system (see below) and Pioneer's Flagship receiver, the VSX49TXi, which calibrates itself. During most movies (in DVD), I set my volume control at -9 db and I get realistic sound levels from my speakers at that level. I was a bit concerned, too when I first got my Pioneer. But, I guess that's just the way they function. There certainly is no audible distortion at that level for me. Hopefully, yours is the same story. Also, when I watch digital cable, I must reduce the volume to about -16 db, as apparently the gain on my digital cable must be higher than that of my DVD player. Best of luck! Enjoy that Pioneer! -Picky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Scratch Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 As you can see from my setup below, I have the Pioneer Elite VSX-43 too -- and I love it. As for the volume setting, I think the size and shape of the room play an important role. I have a 20x20ft sunken rec room. I find that I consistently have the Pioneer volume at -20 to -18 for normal cable tv, about -22 to -20 for digital cable, and -10 for DVDs. That receiver is very nice and powerful and will deliver distortion-free sound at high levels. The remote is a bit cheap for such a relatively expensive receiver, but I think that the Elite line of receivers is by far the most attractive models on the market with their piano black lacquer finishes and cool curves. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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