Thanks for breaking it down in an elementary manner jakewash. I understand that Audyssey compensated for the signal being to strong from the sub and set the level to -12dB. The goal is to be around 0dB so the level can be adjusted up and down. The 3808 is an extremely technologically advanced piece of equipment and learning it's features has proven to be a challenge. I guess I should have choosen a more simplistic reciever for my 1st HT project. Live and learn!
Think of it this way. The high and low for Audyssey to play with is -12dB to +12 dB. So if you are at the lowest setting, it can't go any lower. What if it *had* to go lower to give you the best response? Since Audyssey is as the speed limit already, it can't go any higher (or lower in you case).
