Speaker Calibration

nellis8166 · 02-08-2003, 10:59 AM

I know this subject had been beat to death and I apologize for the redudancy.
I want to properly calibrate my rig today. Do you need both a test disc and ratshack meter???
Can I get it done properly with just a disc???
Where can I pick one of these discs and which one is the best???
Most of the threads I have read says this makes a huge difference.
Appreciate any input and suggestions.

Regards,
Nat

jgido759 · 02-08-2003, 11:46 AM

Yes, you need BOTH the disc & the Rat Shack SPL Meter. This will insure an acurate balance between ALL the speaker levels so they are equal. I use the Sound & Vision Tune Up disc which can be purchased at just about any Best Buy for about $15.00.

mantis · 02-09-2003, 09:32 AM

using a test disc is the best way to calibrate your system for DVD playback.It tests all speaker levels from the player instead of the receiver.
All digital receivers of today have built in test tone generators,this is also great way to calibrate.But testing from the DVD player is best.
The Radio Shack SPL(sound Pressure Meter)needs to be used.You can do it without,but you'll most likely be off by a couple db here and there.

02-08-2003, 10:59 AM	#1
nellis8166 Polkateer Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New York Posts: 291	Speaker Calibration I know this subject had been beat to death and I apologize for the redudancy. I want to properly calibrate my rig today. Do you need both a test disc and ratshack meter??? Can I get it done properly with just a disc??? Where can I pick one of these discs and which one is the best??? Most of the threads I have read says this makes a huge difference. Appreciate any input and suggestions. Regards, Nat

02-08-2003, 11:46 AM	#2
jgido759 Polkateer Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lopatcong Twp., NJ Posts: 406	Yes, you need BOTH the disc & the Rat Shack SPL Meter. This will insure an acurate balance between ALL the speaker levels so they are equal. I use the Sound & Vision Tune Up disc which can be purchased at just about any Best Buy for about $15.00. __________________ Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar. -Drew Carey There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -Unknown My DVD Collection

02-09-2003, 09:32 AM	#3
mantis Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pa Posts: 9,552	using a test disc is the best way to calibrate your system for DVD playback.It tests all speaker levels from the player instead of the receiver. All digital receivers of today have built in test tone generators,this is also great way to calibrate.But testing from the DVD player is best. The Radio Shack SPL(sound Pressure Meter)needs to be used.You can do it without,but you'll most likely be off by a couple db here and there. __________________ Dan My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.

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