What is your sound level

[Grandpaw]

I'm sure this has been ask in the past but after doing a search I didn't get my question answered.

My Onkyo has a volume control that goes from a min. of one to a max. of seventy on the dial with 62 being reference. I set the volume to reference or 62 and adjusted all my speakers to 75db using my RS meter. When I listen to movies my volume is usually around 50 or 52 and is plenty loud. When it get to the 62 mark I just can't stand the volume.

Now for my questions... Is reference level what I would be listening too if I was in an actual movie theater? What level do you listen to movies at? Is it reference level, below
or above?


In case it makes a difference this is the equipment I use.

Infinity SWS212 sub has two twelve inch drivers with a 300 watt amp
Front speakers are Infinity Kappa 7.1 series II floor standing speakers.
Rears are Infinity Kappa 6.1 series II floor standing speakers
Infinity IL36C center channel
Onkyo TX-DS777 receiver