I have found that precise equalization of volume from front and surround speakers using the test signal usually included in multichannel equipment is a waste of time. Relative volume on a multichannel disc is at the discretion of the mix engineer, and I don't always agree with him. So, after adjusting for equal volume, when necessary I tweek things up by ear for each disc. My system has gain pots (volume control)on the electronic crossovers for the front channels, so it is easy to do this. (I tweek the SW/Main crossover frequency also, but that's another issue).
Auto-calibration
Is this necessary, given that my surround speakers need to be placed a fair distance behind the listening/viewing position due to room constraints?
And if not, how can I then easily calibrate the speakers in terms of sound volume?
I just learned that the new Classe SSP-800, which I have on order, will not have this feature, even though it is included in both the much less expensive SSP-300 and SSP-600.
And if not, how can I then easily calibrate the speakers in terms of sound volume?
I just learned that the new Classe SSP-800, which I have on order, will not have this feature, even though it is included in both the much less expensive SSP-300 and SSP-600.