Varying Sound Levels From Different Sound Sources

[TomPotter]

Hi All,

My first post here. I have a Yamaha 90w 5.1 receiver with Def Tech Bp10+ mains, BPX surrounds and their C/L/R 2500 for Center.

When I play CDs, if I crank it up, the sound seems to get to to ear-shattering concert levels. Also I have an SPL meter, but I have not actually tested this stat. When I play concerts I've taped (DVR) from my Dish Network satellite provider, I can crank my receiver's volume to it's limit, and, while the sound is loud, it is still tolerable. I actually came to this realization when I wanted to increase the volume, but discovered the volume was already as high as it would go.

Unless I am wrong, it is my understanding, as the comparison I described above seems to illustrate, a direct CD source will play much louder that the source of my satellite TV provider.

Assuming my assumption is correct, is there a way to boost the volume for my satellite TV? I contacted Dish Network and they said there is no way to do this.

Thanks all for your input.

Tom

Colorado

 

[mtrycrafts]

Hi All,

My first post here. I have a Yamaha 90w 5.1 receiver with Def Tech Bp10+ mains, BPX surrounds and their C/L/R 2500 for Center.

When I play CDs, if I crank it up, the sound seems to get to to ear-shattering concert levels. Also I have an SPL meter, but I have not actually tested this stat. When I play concerts I've taped (DVR) from my Dish Network satellite provider, I can crank my receiver's volume to it's limit, and, while the sound is loud, it is still tolerable. I actually came to this realization when I wanted to increase the volume, but discovered the volume was already as high as it would go.

Unless I am wrong, it is my understanding, as the comparison I described above seems to illustrate, a direct CD source will play much louder that the source of my satellite TV provider.

Assuming my assumption is correct, is there a way to boost the volume for my satellite TV? I contacted Dish Network and they said there is no way to do this.

Thanks all for your input.

Tom

Colorado

Welcome

Yes, different sources can be recorded or transmitted at different levels and different inputs on the receiver could have a slight difference as well.

Don't know your receiver but many have a way to trim and match the inputs. You'd need to read the manual to see exactly which menu in your receiver will do this. It should allow you both an increase and a decrease in levels.

 

[Irishman]

Agreed. Look for a receiver with Dolby Volume.

It does what you want.