Center Channel Level

tophatjohnny
tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
edited February 2013 in Speakers
I just added a TL3 Blackstone (only thing in the Polk line that would fit) and was wondering at what level to set it in comparison to the other speakers. Runnning a 5.1 Rt20001's FXi300's and an older sub. Just looking to see if other people set all the speakers at a certain level and if so what that is. The answer may be what sounds good to me, so fire away. If it matters I am using aTX NR707 and a Acurus 125x5 on this set up. I have the fronts set at 10.5 center at 7.5 rear R&L at 8.5 and sub at 6.5. Thanks and I hope this isn't too dumb of a question.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited February 2013
    Every room is different, and distance plays a big role too. Can your receiver play test tones? If so, just set it by ear. I normally set the center just a hair quiter than the fronts, and the surrounds just a hair louder than the fronts. Good luck!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,005
    edited February 2013
    Man, if all those speaker levels are on the + side, thats running them pretty hot. I don't think I ever had a speaker at anymore than a +3.....even a subwoofer.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited February 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    Man, if all those speaker levels are on the + side, thats running them pretty hot. I don't think I ever had a speaker at anymore than a +3.....even a subwoofer.

    Thanks Tony.

    I lowered them all.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited February 2013
    The only way anyone can tell you how to PROPERLY set this is with a sound pressure level meter. Worth the $35 you'll spend on one.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
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  • Anthony Hinton
    Anthony Hinton Posts: 107
    edited February 2013
    kuntasensei wrote: »
    The only way anyone can tell you how to PROPERLY set this is with a sound pressure level meter. Worth the $35 you'll spend on one.

    Where can you pick up a decent one in that price range?
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited February 2013
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sound+pressure+level+meter
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited February 2013
    Anthony Hinton wrote: »
    Where can you pick up a decent one in that price range?

    Got a smartphone, ipod touch or tablet? SPL apps are anywhere from free to about 5 bucks. I wouldn't do professional setups with em, but they will certainly help you even out the levels. I use my phone more than my radio shack meter just because its always on me...
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