Subwoofer level/calibration help.

[Kyle Braunlich]

To my understanding you should have the subwoofer level set to -8 to -6 dB in the levels for each speaker after Audyssey calibration. Then you increase the gain to a point to your liking after audio calibration. In my receiver, Denon x1400h, in the surround parameter settings page I can adjust the subwoofer level again. I am not sure what is the best for each settting. High gain and low levels is what I think is best so the receiver is not stressed but I don’t know if that messes with balance.

 

[Kyle Braunlich]

Also, what would the best distance settings to try. I notice a difference when chasing it on the subwoofer, but not sure if I am doing the right thing.

 

[ryanosaur]

Audyssey should be asking you to set your gain to about 73/74dB prior to testing. I’m not a big fan of the room correction, but I wanted Audyssey to set distance and levels, which it usually does well. Unless u have something wired going on, your sub distance will probably read further away than they actually are, who’s is fine: a result of their on-board dsp. After testing though, my subs were too hot, so I had to adjust both my gain and avr trim down. I did this by ear so that upright bass sounded in balance with other instruments. I did not adjust the speaker-level setting, rather the subwoofer level setting (I’m on a Marantz, should be similar, I think). In the end, I also turned Audyssey off, just keeping the levels and distances.
Your bass preferences may vary.
Likewise, depending on your subs and room size, you might need them set hotter.
YMMV

 

[Kyle Braunlich]

Audyssey should be asking you to set your gain to about 73/74dB prior to testing. I’m not a big fan of the room correction, but I wanted Audyssey to set distance and levels, which it usually does well. Unless u have something wired going on, your sub distance will probably read further away than they actually are, who’s is fine: a result of their on-board dsp. After testing though, my subs were too hot, so I had to adjust both my gain and avr trim down. I did this by ear so that upright bass sounded in balance with other instruments. I did not adjust the speaker-level setting, rather the subwoofer level setting (I’m on a Marantz, should be similar, I think). In the end, I also turned Audyssey off, just keeping the levels and distances.
Your bass preferences may vary.
Likewise, depending on your subs and room size, you might need them set hotter.
YMMV

Thanks for the info!