Bob Brines Messages: 186 Registered: May 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, AR
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Dave, I've found that in-room measurements with an SPL meter are next to useless. Everything is so critically dependent upon room interaction that a minor -- a few inches -- change in positioning of anything makes the results completely different. Above 1k Hz, even moving your head will dramatically change the SPL readings.
These are harsh words for a guy that designs by modeling and measurement. All you can do is pour yourself a couple of fingers of single-malt and listen. Your ears will tell you when it's right.