1066 volume levels after upgrade

[sindel]

Hello!

I have just successfully upgraded to the latest firmware for the 1066 (thanks to all the postings and help on this board) . After the upgrade I went to recalibrate my speaker levels and noticed that the volume level needed to achieve the correct reading on my SPL meter had risen significantly (from about 50 to 65). After the initial level was set, the remaining speakers seemed to require to about the same +/- settings on the 1066 to bring them in line as before the upgrade. While I admit to only using the test tome and not a calibration CD and that this has not seemed to affect the performance of my system, I was wondering if anyone else observed this or had a reason for its occurrence.

Thanks
Phil

[Kevin D]

What version were you coming from? Check the FAQ, during one version they changed the volume level of the test tones I think. That might have caused what you saw.

Kevin D.

[sindel]

Thanks for the info!

It does state that in the latest version the test tone was changed to -30DB but it didnt say from what. Does that mean I should be recalibrating differently (e.g. going for something lower than 80DB as the reference)or does that just mean it takes more volume to get to the same levels on the 1066 with the upgraded firmware.

Phil

[Kevin D]

It's all relative.. When using Video essentials I tend to put the volume at 75 and go from there. With just using internal test tones, reference doesn't mean much, ie they can change what level the test tone is at and 'mess up' your perfectly good calibration. Setting to reference needs to have a source reference to work right..

The new Video Essentials was less than $20 shipped from overstock.com, so there should be no excuses!


Kevin D.

[sindel]

Thanks!

I have just ordered the NEW Digital Video Essentials off of Amazon for under $20.

Phil