Newly dialed in Subs and not too happy.

[GaryProtein]

Originally Posted by Rex Anderson

The level at which you listen is very important. Google "Fletcher-Munson Equal Loudness Contour Curves".

If the amount of bass sounds (and measures) right at 83-85 dB SPL, the sub to mains tuning is correct. When you listen at lower volume, you need more bass.

It's nice to have an EQ to boost bass level if you are not listening at the level where the ear has the flattest frequency response. Sort of like the "loudness" switch on old receivers.

The ear doesn't have a "flat response" at ANY volume.

Everything is relative.