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Turn down the Volume!

One topic that seems rarely discussed is volume. If you listen to mixing engineers, it’s their most feared aspect of how their work is measured, since it’s out of their control. This leads to things like loudness wars (assume the worst). As my system has improved, my main takeaway is I can be engaged with 60db peaks, where when I hear other systems you often have to turn it up to 90db peaks for it to sound decent. I’m pretty sure it all has to do with bass and room energy, but wonder if others have a similar experience. Side note that reviews or any subjective ‘better’ statements about gear rarely indicate how loud they are listening. since all we can perceive if volume it is puzzling. I will say if it sounds good with 110 db peaks then that is impressive. 

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onlyqualityhifi
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@mijostyn Hi, no. Its NOT correct. The RRV when set correctly is right for EVERY recording. Many will disagree. I cant help that. 

Also you cant set RRV accurately with a stepped remote. Its not accurate enough. The RRV needs precision.

I HAVE the best system ive ever heard and boy have I heard a few.  Many are literally reduced to tears when they hear.  Oh and its in a small REALLY crap room. So yes. The room affects but not as much as you may think. Well not in my set up. Certain amps ‘take out’ the room’s affect. 

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jjss49
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I HAVE the best system ive ever heard and boy have I heard a few. Many are literally reduced to tears when they hear. Oh and its in a small REALLY crap room. So yes. The room affects but not as much as you may think. Well not in my set up.

Im fortunate enough to having experienced audio nirvana and I can assure you it’s awesome. Pure utter joy.

I OWNED an ultra high end dealership I also produced and mixed multi million selling records.

i think kenjit’s uncle has signed in...

onlyqualityhifi
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Anything to add to the convo @jjss49 

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mijostyn
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@onlyqualityhifi , What do you mean by RR Volume?

All recordings do not sound best at the same volume. Playing a string quartet at the same volume as a live rock concert would be a little silly and quite painful.

onlyqualityhifi
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They do @mijostyn as long as you set the RRV correctly. Yes even a string quartet vs a rock concert.  You just get more headroom. Its revealing to hear but most rewarding 

 

its the best kept least understood audiophile secret. 

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