setup question

[zebmaster]

Ok I have a setup question regarding the Onkyo Sr800.

Using the test tones my receiver automatically goes to 82db. For

proper setup do I use this level to adjust speaker levels? Using

the Onkyo test tones I had some minus levels on my mains.

Left -2 Center -4 Right -2.

[organ]

Did you use an SPL meter? Best way to do it is with the AVIA calibration DVD and an SPL meter. I believe 85 db is the proper level.

Maurice

[GuitarheadCA]

The most important thing, is that all the speakers are equal in loudness when you're done. As far as the Onkyo automatically going to 82- you can set your "reference" listening level if you have a sound meter that way. I wouldn't worry about it, like I said, the more important thing is that the speakers are the same relative to each other.