low volume

[UnderdogJay]

Hello,
The problem I'm having is that I have to turn the volume on my receiver up to 20 out of 50 just to get a decent volume level out of my speakers and I don't think I should be having to turn it up nearly that high. I have a Sony STR DE975 receiver connected to Polk RT35i's as the fronts and a CS245i. I'm using 14 gauge speaker wire and I have checked all the connections to make sure everything is hooked up tightly and to the right terminals. If anybody could offer a solution or has an idea as to what the problem is please let me know. Thanks.

Underdog

[mantis]

Why worry about it,
don't worry about the number,its just a number,forget about it.Enjoy your system.Is this the first digital volume control receiver you owned????Most people that come from a analog volume control express concern.

[gidrah]

The difference between 15dB&45dB is not as apparent the ddifference between 70dB&100dB. Don't be suprised, enjoy the music.

[mantis]

I did however fail to give one solution that could be a problem...sorry,
Didi you calibrate your system with a SPL meter?If you don't own one I would suggest you buy one from radio shack.Its a great instrument for measuring the levels of each channel.It's hard to do my ear.This would be one of the only things I would worry about in your system.If your receiver does line level intinuation, check the preset level if it applies.Most receivers don't have this feature.

[UnderdogJay]

Thank you both for the advice. I think I just won't worry about it as long as it's no big deal.