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Why do some volume controls start at -80db or..?

I tried searching but could not find a thread on this subject.
What is the deal with some volume controls having zero at the half way point on the knob? Our Yamaha receiver starts at -60db or some such, with 0db about the half way point. My Krell pre goes from zero to 150. For what purpose does this serve? I really prefer the zero to a zillion version. The minus thing is annoying.
Jeez, I'am sounding like Andy Rooney :') (RIP)
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hevac1
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The reason for the differance between the two is the Krell is for 2 channel and the Yamaha is for HT. I think as I do not have manuals on your equipment. Your Yamaha has a calabrate mode so you can set the volume, distance and envelope of your speakers. You calabrate your speakers so all of them will be the same at zero volume. The zero setting is really between 75-85db for home theater. When the volume is set to zero you are at the recommended volume for movies. It is meant as a referance point. Your Krell I do not think has a calabrate mode.
I think 75db is recommended for home theater and 85 db for commercial theaters.
IMHO
hevac1
812 posts
 
BTW my Meridian G68 can display volume as -86 to +12,1 to 99 & no display.
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