No, he said he has the volume(gain) knob at 7 o'clock and the receiver at -10db level. I think most of us run our 500 and 600's knob pretty low, around 6-7 o'clock, 2however, I'm able to have my receiver closer to 0dB (-2dB) must be because of my larger room.

It is unlikely he will be able to start at the midpoint on the EP subs, historically that brings your drywall down.

M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85