Thanks for all the input, gang. I picked up an analog sound level meter today at Radio Shack. I'll spend some time on your suggestions tomorrow and report back.
I sure appreciate it!
CD
C.A., here are some links that may (or may not?) help. The articles are getting a little long in the tooth, but the basics still apply.
AN INTRODUCTION TO TEST & CALIBRATION DVDS aka "Why the hell do I need one of these things?" (To learn about DVE and AVIA, scroll down far enough to read "THE DIFFERENT DISCS AND THEIR ATTRIBUTES")
Essential Accessories: The Radio Shack Sound Pressure Level Meter A Quick Overview of Home Theater Calibration Calibrating Your Home Theater System (this link is to page 4 of a 7 page article. Be sure to check all the pages for more info)
How To Set Up a Subwoofer (or Subwoofers) for Home TheaterCommon Subwoofer Set-Up Errors by Edward J M
