Yup. They'll sound louder than a typical SPL meter because the meter isn't fast enough to capture peaks. Aren't ear-brains amazing?

I hope Justin will, eventually, only need 80 to 85dB average which will bring him to 100 to 105dB peaks. That's right in line with THX recommendations. From his posts though and subsequent correspondence, he needs to discover that for himself. smile

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated