Which method is better?

[ThA tRiXtA]

<font color='#000000'>Which is the better method to use, calibrating you system with an spl meter and the receivers test tones, or using your spl meter and the Avia Home theatre setup disc,

and why?</font>

 

[EdR]

<font color='#000000'>I've got Avia, but for audio I prefer the Sheffield Lab's 'My Disk' available from Parts Express.  It has over 80 tracks of really excellent calibration tones and reference level recordings.  The booklet in the jewel case is very helpful.</font>

 

[ThA tRiXtA]

<font color='#000000'>what do you think would be better though, the avia's tones, or the receivers pink noise?</font>

 

[EdR]

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ThA tRiXtA : <font color='#000000'>what do you think would be better though, the avia's tones, or the receivers pink noise?</font>

<font color='#000000'>Avia has more sophisticated tests than just pink noise. &nbsp;For setting a simple balance, it probably doesn't much matter.</font>