Proper volume level for sub?

[ckaye99]

This may be a lame question, but here goes:

Currently going thru the REW process, eqing the sub first, then with the mains, until I get a graph that is acceptable.

Assuming I get thru this, what is the proper volume level for the sub, i.e. do I just listen to a movie and decide if there's too much/little bass? Or is this question actually answered via the whole equalization process?

Thanks.

[brucek]

what is the proper volume level for the sub, i.e. do I just listen to a movie and decide if there's too much/little bass?

Yeah, pretty much. Everyone likes their bass at a different level, so we sure aren't going to tell you where to set it. As long as you've eq'd out any large peaks, then you can adjust the level between the mains and sub as you like...

brucek

[ckaye99]

OK, thanks. Wasn't sure if there was a "correct" level or if it was just subjective.

[imbeaujp]

hello, I set up my system at reference 75db for all speakers and 78db for subs (+ 3db).