May 3, 2009 · My A/V receiver goes from -72 dB to +18 dB. What do the negative dB, 0 dB, and the positive dB volume settings mean?

Jun 9, 2004 · The negative dBs that you're seeing simply indicate that the amplifier is putting out sound at some level that is below its 0 dB reference level. If you're at -20 dB, then you're 20 …

Jun 7, 2023 · Hello everyone. I hope I'm in the right place. I've had a panamac surge protector for the last 26 years. It's still provides power to the receptacles on the back of it just fine. I just …

Feb 25, 2005 · I think that most people tend to leave their treble and bass settings defaulted at 0db on their receivers, but is this the same case for subwoofers? Is it advisable to boost it …

Mar 14, 2009 · Here is my confusion. When power is doubled, sound output is increased by 3dB. And I heard that adding another sub woofer (make dual sub) incease output by 6 dB. Is it true? …

Aug 26, 2025 · Per the requests of the moderators, the old thread has become too unwieldy and slow due to years of management on the posts within it. I am creating this new version of the …

Jun 30, 2016 · So I received a pretty good education on calibrating the system recently and am wondering about the settings for the center channel. As I look at the current setting, the setting …

May 23, 2006 · Would it be appropriate to start a thread dedicated to ARC Genesis? There is much discussion in the sub section about Audyssey and there is a dedicated thread to it under …

May 22, 2019 · Would it be appropriate to start a thread dedicated to ARC Genesis? There is much discussion in the sub section about Audyssey and there is a dedicated thread to it under …

Apr 5, 2021 · Hey guys, I'm wondering what kinds of modifications most people like to do to Audyssey after the calibration. I know everybody is different... some people like Audyssey as …