How to max out your system?

lax01
lax01 Posts: 496
edited March 2002 in Technical/Setup
I have read some threads on how people max their system at 105 dB or 115dB but was wondering how did they do that (as said in the topic :) )? Sorry for being so ingorant but do I just crank up the volume until the sound distorts (I am guessing no to this). Or do I set it to reference level and watch a loud movie (probably more like this one)?

BTW, I have an SPL Meter and I am sure I am going to need it right?

Thanks!