Upgraded to Yamaha CX-A5100/MX-A5000 but less sound

[lbundle]

Hello all,

I just recently upgraded my AV system from a Sony STR-V444ES (100W/ch, 20 years old!) to a Yamaha CX-A5100/MX-A5000 (170W/channel) separates. It sounds very good but it does not seem to crank as loud as the Sony. All the speakers are the same (8 ohm)

On the Sony I could barely reach -40dB as it was theen far too loud. On the Yamaha I can reach -30dB with no problem.


Is there some setting I am not setting properly on the Yamaha?

 

[everettT]

Hello all,

I just recently upgraded my AV system from a Sony STR-V444ES (100W/ch, 20 years old!) to a Yamaha CX-A5100/MX-A5000 (170W/channel) separates. It sounds very good but it does not seem to crank as loud as the Sony. All the speakers are the same (8 ohm)

On the Sony I could barely reach -40dB as it was theen far too loud. On the Yamaha I can reach -30dB with no problem.


Is there some setting I am not setting properly on the Yamaha?

Volume control is relative. Was the old sony calibrated to reference level? Did you use the setup on the Yamaha? I wouldn't worry about the number on the volume display as it is likely meaningless.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

This volume issue has got to be the number misconception or confusion regarding all AVR, AVP, and Amps.

As mentioned, people confuse this Relative Volume with POWER OUTPUT, which is false.

However, If you still don’t want to have to crank up the volume (which is completely understandable), all you have to do is increase the SPEAKER LEVELS in the manual audio setup in your CX-A5100.

For example, if your speaker levels in the CX-A5100 are set to 0.0, then increase it to +3.0 to +6.0.

Now your Yamaha Master Volume will be around -40.0 with the same loudness as your Sony.

BTW, I absolutely love my CX-A5100 and MX-A5000.

RbhYamahaJvcGuy.