cgolf: bottom line is forget this discussion and just enjoy your system. The readings don't mean anything!!!!

If you really want to know how loud your system is, get a radio shack meter and measure it.

Have a GREAT weekend.

The Rat. M80s, VP-150, QS8s, SVS PC 20-39+, OPPO, Onkyo 703s, Harmony 880 Sony 60" SXRD HDTV