Is it normal to get audible sound at a Volume level of 35 on Receiver?

[penn919]

As recommended on this thread, I purchased philharmonic Affordable Accuracy speakers and a DENON AVR-S510BT 5.2 receiver.

Is it normal to have to raise the master volume all the way up to 35 before hearing anything? Did I do something wrong or is it normal?

 

[markw]

The numbers on a receivers "volume" control are fairly arbitrary and thereby useless. Generally, when you reach zero, the receiver is capable of full output, assuming the output of the driving source is compatible.

If your speakers are somewhat inefficient, this not unreasonable. If what I found on the net are your speakers, with a rating of 84.5, they definitely fall into this category.

http://philharmonicaudio.com/aa.html

 

[fuzz092888]

Do you mean 35 or -35? Did you run the auto setup?

 

[penn919]

Do you mean 35 or -35? Did you run the auto setup?

I meant 35. The master volume dial starts at 0.0 and raises in increments of .5. The highest is 91.0 For some odd reason.

Yes, I had to run the auto setup. It wouldn't let me use it until I ran the auto setup.

 

[tyhjaarpa]

I meant 35. The master volume dial starts at 0.0 and raises in increments of .5. The highest is 91.0 For some odd reason.

Yes, I had to run the auto setup. It wouldn't let me use it until I ran the auto setup.

If you start from zero 35 doesn't sound that bad. What volume setting you are at on your preferred listening volume? Assuming you can reach such level?

 

[KenM10759]

It doesn't seem unreasonable nor unusual.

If the speakers were higher sensitivity (say over 95dB) you might have different results. Also, I have found that there seems to be some digital source material that isn't putting out at the same levels as perhaps a commercially made CD in my player. Maybe there's a difference in a FLAC file vs. WAV, I just don't know.

 

[fmw]

As long as you can reach a satisfactory volume level then all is well.

 

[penn919]

As long as you can reach a satisfactory volume level then all is well.

I guess that's all that really matters. I just want to make sure I didn't do anything wrong like wire the speakers incorrectly or something.

btw, thanks to all for the replies!

 

[herbu]

So, tell us... how do you like the system?

 

[penn919]

So, tell us... how do you like the system?

It achieves what I set out to achieve. I merely wanted to augment my TV with quality speakers because the built-in TV speakers were very flaky lacking any bass and hardly even Stereo. Other than the extremely sensitive pegs that hold the grills in place, the speakers are perfect.

I especially like that I can set the volume low enough so that I won't disturb other tenants and yet can still appreciate the better quality sound.

 

[herbu]

Other than the extremely sensitive pegs that hold the grills in place, the speakers are perfect.

Glad you like it. Is it necessary to keep the grills on? Protection from kids or animals? If possible, most of us find a little cleaner sound with the grills off. Enjoy!

 

[Mark of Cenla]

On my Yamaha AVR, it goes as low as -80. I have to turn it up to -40 to even hear a slight sound. We usually listen to the TV at -25 or so and play movies at -10 to -18. I have had it as loud as +5 on a DISH network music station. AVR's are strange beasts indeed. Peace and goodwill.

 

[Seth=L]

Your receiver is starting at 0 and going up to 91 because you're using the absolute scale. At 35 you'd be a chamber music levels of output with low to moderate efficiency speakers. This is entirely normal.


The reason the increase in output is so gradual from 0-40 is because there are speakers out there that are extremely sensitive. If the level adjustments were too abrupt it would make finding a suitable output level for "hyper sensitive" speakers difficult.

"That level is too quiet"

*adjusts one level up*

"argh, now it's too loud!"