spl meter what settings to use

[boxer82003]

what settings do i use on my spl meter slow, fast, a/c

what volume level should i set my 1068 at i thought it was 75 and adjust so spl meter reads 75 db

[hifiguymi]

Use slow and C weighting. A weighting doesn't measure bass.

What I usually do is set my SPL meter at 80 and turn up the main volume with the first speaker (left front) playing until it hits 0 on the meter (80dB) and then match the rest to it. When you are done, turn the main volume down before you turn off the test tone or you maybe in for a shock if something is playing.

Eric

[Kevin D]

I typically use slow response, but since the Rotel's don't automatically jump from speaker to speaker it shouldn't matter.

Kevin D.

[scanido]

Can one assume the test tones built into the Rotel receivers/Processors are accurate or should one invest in a calibration DVDs e.g; Avia or Digital Essentials?

[boxer82003]

FOR THE PRICE WE PAY THEY !@#$%*! BETTER BE ACCURATE

lol just kidding

[hifiguymi]

Can one assume the test tones built into the Rotel receivers/Processors are accurate or should one invest in a calibration DVDs e.g; Avia or Digital Essentials?

I've never compared the internal one to a disc, but the internal one seems to be pretty accurate.

Eric

[Gutty]

Just a heads up, if using the DVE disc, keep in mind the LFE tone on that disc is about 12db out. IMO better, atleast when setting the sub, to use the inbuilt test tone.
I have a THX certified Yamaha reciever, running to Rotel power amp of course. Part of the THX certification is having accurate test tones. I personally found the DVE disc to be very close to my Yamaha test tones on all but the sub. I'd imagine the Rotel test tones to be pretty damn good given the amount of THX certified gear they've released in the past.

Good guide to audio calibration http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=31720

[boxer82003]

Just a heads up, if using the DVE disc, keep in mind the LFE tone on that disc is about 12db out. IMO better, atleast when setting the sub, to use the inbuilt test tone.
I have a THX certified Yamaha reciever, running to Rotel power amp of course. Part of the THX certification is having accurate test tones. I personally found the DVE disc to be very close to my Yamaha test tones on all but the sub. I'd imagine the Rotel test tones to be pretty damn good given the amount of THX certified gear they've released in the past.

Good guide to audio calibration http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=31720

i think the link is bad

[Club1820]

Just copy and paste link in browser address bar and it works that way.

[Gutty]

Should be fixed now.