So I just finished today setting up my 7.1 system (added two rear height channels). I did my calibration on all channels and then recorded all new filters in Dirac Live.
So my question is, the rear sounds so loud now, what would be the best way to compensate for that? Is using my ears to turn down the gain on both my sides and rears the only way to do this? Is there a simple math equation that can tell me that the best would be -3DB per speaker or -1.5DB per speaker, knowing that I had two playing at reference level 75DB calibration, and now I have 4 running at that. Additionally, I have no idea just exactly how much JRSS is adding to those rear speakers, especially since none of the demos I am using are actually 7.1 material.
I do however see them perfectly playing and can hear them also so I know it's all working. Now it's just about "balancing" them and I don't believe the typical 75DB SPL tuning per speaker is the trick because I did that and it's to loud and distracting in the rear.
I am with my back against the wall, Side speakers are directly next to my seating position, 6 feet away, facing mostly forward.
My new speakers are 4 feet above those, in the corners of the ceiling, facing into the center of the room.
Any ideas to get the best sound from this or will this just be a "tweak until you are happy" exercise?
Thanks!