Hello again. I have spent much time in the setup of my new axioms (M60, VP150, QS8, EP500), and at Brent's suggestions have finally found what appears to be the best spot for placement (relative to my options). Now my problems:
I can find sub/tower blending/5.1 nirvana at specific overall volumes only. What I mean is that, if I turn the master volume on the Yamaha RXV2400 up or down from a certain point it affect the bass smoothness/response. What seems weirdest is If my master volume is at -18 on the Yamaha w/the EP500 db trim at -10, it sounds AMAZING. If I simply turn up the overall volume to -15 to get more overall volume, I appear to actually LOSE BASS???? What is happening here?? It's like the volume from other channels is cancelling out some of the EP500.
Second question- Can I remedy w/my SPL meter and DVE test tones? I used it to get to this point, but what I don't know is what MASTER VOLUME setting should I use to start? I used 0 on all channels and 0 on the master volume as a starting point and calibrated all channels to 75db from there. Is that why I'm messed up? Should I have set the volumes differently during the test?
VERY happy w/my axioms, but really want to find the right channel volume settings here regardless of overall volume.
Thanks as always for you all's help.
