trying to calibrate to 80hz with spl meter speakers set to small, I get a reading LO from the spl meter tried at 70 range same result then at 60 range finally a result between 52-57.
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OK a couple of things, Is your SPL meter set at C weighting and slow for the slew rate withe range set at 70 or 80db? Also to accuratly calibrate your speakers you would use speaker test tone generator in the setup menu. To do this go to said speaker test tone section, SLOWLY turn the volume up to 0 will running your test tone. Once your volume is at 0 use the SPL meter to adjust the gain on each speaker till it is stable between 75-80. The max I run my system is -28 and to me that is loud so be ready it will be a very loud test tone at 80DB.
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Yes. I have a five-speaker Nanosat setup plus Mirage subwoofer, using Bose 901s for rear surrounds, in a 7.1 system. The Audyssey calibration system set my levels correctly; later, I manually set the crossover setting on all seven "satellites" to the Nanosat subwoofer's 120Hz. My system is set up in a "great room" with cathedral ceiling, and I have an output level meter on the front L and R speakers. Using "3:10 To Yuma" (2007) and checking the audio output from the stagecoach robbery sequence cranked up to "now that's TOO loud, it hurts" levels I *peaked* at 100W through the monitored speakers. That level gives me "air conditioning" gusts of air from the sub, which is 11 feet away from my central calibration position. Yes. I have a five-speaker Nanosat setup plus Mirage subwoofer, using Bose 901s for rear surrounds, in a 7.1 system. The Audyssey calibration system set my levels correctly; later, I manually set the crossover setting on all seven "satellites" to the Nanosat subwoofer's 120Hz. My system is set up in a "great room" with cathedral ceiling, and I have an output level meter on the front L and R speakers. Using "3:10 To Yuma" (2007) and checking the audio output from the stagecoach robbery sequence cranked up to "now that's TOO loud, it hurts"... » Read More Yes. I have a five-speaker Nanosat setup plus Mirage subwoofer, using Bose 901s for rear surrounds, in a 7.1 system. The Audyssey calibration system set my levels correctly; later, I manually set the crossover setting on all seven "satellites" to the Nanosat subwoofer's 120Hz. My system is set up in a "great room" with cathedral ceiling, and I have an output level meter on the front L and R speakers. Using "3:10 To Yuma" (2007) and checking the audio output from the stagecoach robbery sequence cranked up to "now that's TOO loud, it hurts" levels I *peaked* at 100W through the monitored speakers. That level gives me "air conditioning" gusts of air from the sub, which is 11 feet away from my central calibration position. « Show Less
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All I can tell you is that the BAFX decibel meter worked very well. I assume it was calibrated upon receipt.
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Thank You for the reply. yes I did mean DB the settings are 0 DB and -3Db I set it at -3db for now. I am till waiting for my sub to arrive. I got a Alpine SWR-T10 10" 1800W 4-Ohm Type-R Shallow-Mount Car Audio Subwoofer. I will take your advice thank You
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Sorry but No. I Suggest Like I, Buying a 6-7-8 or Better Channel Spektrum Controller. The Better Ones will Remember Your Models Settings. As You Advance in RC, you'll Possibly Not Encouter This Issue Again. One of Mine Remembers 30 Model Types. I Can't Fathom 30 Different Models, But........?
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Wow, the same thing happened to me, and yes, it is in the manual! Hold the tuning "up" (+) button while turning on the power, and it will switch from the European (9kHz) to the U.S. (10 kHz), which sets it back to 580, 590, 600, etc., rather than the off numbers. Best 10 minutes I ever spent on the internets!
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I used one for a crystal radio, and in my design report I recorded an LCR meter gave mine a range from 80pf-365pf. Also FYI, Make sure you get a knob! Touching it directly can affect the circuit's Inductance or Capacitance (don't remember which one), which makes fine tuning very frustrating!
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Dieckmann, you have not mentioned what watt are you speakers. i have the same problem too but my speakers are like 40W. i am usuing my old speakers till i get a deal on a new 80-100W speakers.so maybe if you upgrade the speaker is you have low Watt ones you will get good sound at 30-40 level.hope this helps
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Even though your mains go down to 48 hz, the general consensus of audiophiles is to set your cross over around 125 hz. This allows your mains to focus on the higher hz, making them more efficient (it takes much more power for low hz) and allowing the sub to do what it does best.YMMV
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Go to soundandvision.com to read a full review of this set and the calibration settings they used. Keep in mind that every set is different and those settings should be used as a starting point.
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I bought those too, the readings with the no-calibration strips still came out as 0.1's almost all the time with occasional 0.2's just like the first set of calibrated strips that I had bought with the meter originally. I'm an engineer and don't know exactly how they do it, but nanoscale manufacturing these days is doing amazing things so maybe the calibration sample is on the strip sub-microscopically and we simply can't see it. Just follow the instructions and be happy.
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It only does set frequencies -- 20-, 28-, 32-, 42-Hz ... up to 150 KHz. Note that there is a fair amount of variation between selected frequency (e.g. 100 Hz) and actual output (e.g. 101.4 Hz), so I would not use it to calibrate frequency devices without a secondary measurement instrument (DVM,Tach, etc.) to verifiy frequency. It is a great little portable inexpensive battery-powered signal source -- TSA allows it to be carried on a plane too. We have a purchased around a dozen over the years. You can adjust amplitude of Sin/Sqr waveform with pot in upper right and the -20db toggle can be handy as well. It only does set frequencies -- 20-, 28-, 32-, 42-Hz ... up to 150 KHz. Note that there is a fair amount of variation between selected frequency (e.g. 100 Hz) and actual output (e.g. 101.4 Hz), so I would not use it to calibrate frequency devices without a secondary measurement instrument (DVM,Tach, etc.) to verifiy frequency. It is a great little portable inexpensive battery-powered signal source -- TSA allows it to be carried on a plane too. We have a purchased around a dozen over the years. You can adjust amplitude of Sin/Sqr waveform with pot in upper right and the -20db toggle can be... » Read More It only does set frequencies -- 20-, 28-, 32-, 42-Hz ... up to 150 KHz. Note that there is a fair amount of variation between selected frequency (e.g. 100 Hz) and actual output (e.g. 101.4 Hz), so I would not use it to calibrate frequency devices without a secondary measurement instrument (DVM,Tach, etc.) to verifiy frequency. It is a great little portable inexpensive battery-powered signal source -- TSA allows it to be carried on a plane too. We have a purchased around a dozen over the years. You can adjust amplitude of Sin/Sqr waveform with pot in upper right and the -20db toggle can be handy as well. « Show Less
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Yes, the range of the Pitchawk in Chromatic Mode will read Ao (27.5Hz -4186Hz)Regards,Chris
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You need a device such as the RadioShack Digital SPL meter.The Emm-6 through software (such as the free Room EQ Wizard) can measure SPL but even then you still need a dedicated SPL meter to calibrate the software
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I'm not sure how it works... but when I switch channels my receiver shows how it adjusts such as -3db or +2 db to even it out. There's also 3 kinds of night mode: low, medium, and high that could also help.Actually I just looked at it... it says "Dialog Norm" then it lists the dB adjustment.Edit: I finally had a chance to look around at it. I guess it is only on the 876 and 906. I guess I never realized the volume difference since most of the time I skip commercials since I use a DVR. Sorry for the trouble man.
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Hell yeah that's what I did I was gonna go wit the 0 gauge just incase I decide to upgrade but my setup is good sounds like a home theater Bose sys then I use 12 gauge for the speakers now the only way I got it to sound like that is that I got it tune wit a oscilloscope you'll have to look for someone that knows what there doing to use that tool I highly recommend you tune you sub and the 4 channel
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I'm not sure on the exact freq spectrum but owning one of these I can tell you it does not hit anywhere near as low as 60hz