Hey guys new user here, so glad I found this forum where it seems to cut through all the bs. When I was building my theatre I was obsessed with hitting reference, I still have some way to go but something that might be worth noting was I read an article sometime ago where it said that the Blu-ray discs we get for home use are generally mixed 10db hot to compensate for the generally lower listening levels. I’m guessing if this is correct then -10db on our avr’s would be considered reference?
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Are you getting the "THX Reference Level" in the listening position? Do we really need such an output level in our home-theater rooms?
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Some home theater rooms are built in function to THX reference master level.
Some films are tremendously fun @ THX reference volume.
I dig it, very. ...Tron: Legacy, Interstellar, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner 2049, 1917, ...
There's no substitute for fun reference 100 dB+ (115 on peaks) level for certain films with music scores and sound effects artistically created.
Other films much more quieter are not diminished sound quality wise. ...Roma, excellent sound effects...extremely realistic.
But yeah, THX ain't dead yet when it comes to reference for some flicks.
{I'd rather have it and not needing it than not have it and needing it.}
I sure get it.
The name THX is not a requisite because without the logo many systems superseed it for hardcore metal music, tasty heavy bass rap music. Just stay safe with your ears so that no virus enter ... like constant assault music and films soundtracks...demolition type.
That's my own personal opinion of course. Others have all various views from reference (0 dB) to way below reference (- 20 dab say).
And it depends again of your room construction, the house foundations, your mood of the day and the film/music selection plsying.
From zero to 120 dB in less than a second sharp ...
Some films are tremendously fun @ THX reference volume.
I dig it, very. ...Tron: Legacy, Interstellar, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner 2049, 1917, ...
There's no substitute for fun reference 100 dB+ (115 on peaks) level for certain films with music scores and sound effects artistically created.
Other films much more quieter are not diminished sound quality wise. ...Roma, excellent sound effects...extremely realistic.
But yeah, THX ain't dead yet when it comes to reference for some flicks.
{I'd rather have it and not needing it than not have it and needing it.}
I sure get it.
The name THX is not a requisite because without the logo many systems superseed it for hardcore metal music, tasty heavy bass rap music. Just stay safe with your ears so that no virus enter ... like constant assault music and films soundtracks...demolition type.
That's my own personal opinion of course. Others have all various views from reference (0 dB) to way below reference (- 20 dab say).
And it depends again of your room construction, the house foundations, your mood of the day and the film/music selection plsying.
From zero to 120 dB in less than a second sharp ...
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