I think that there are variables here that are still somewhat dependent on other factors. It is mentioned that that the studios don't follow the same exacting practice when mixing. Well shoot, aren't they the ones that we are trying to model? That sucks...
Also, I am starting to wonder if Audyssey (for me anyway) sets a realistic level for "reference" when used. By that I mean, in an uncalibrated system "0" means nothing. Take a pair of M80s, play them at "0" in a 10x10 room, and hang on... Put those same M80s played at the same "0" level in a gymnasium, and (besides horrible echo) it is much more tolerable because of the volume of air to fill with sound.
So I wonder if my Onkyo 709, when I calibrate it with Audyssey, it creating a "proper" '0' reference level, and adjusting the volume up or down to get '0' to be at the right level for my room? I don't have a SLP meter, so I can't check it myself.
