It's ok you are satisfied with your calibration methods,azryan, but for the rest of us (vast majority) using the meter is a much better way to go. After all, most, if not all manufacturers recommend using a meter for best results. Why does the meter give the best results? Probably has something to do with that thing found between our ears. I think you need to establish a good base to work from and the meter will give you that. Once you do this- go ahead and tweak the settings based on the material you're listening to- IF you feel it's necessary. A properly calibrated system should reproduce the soundtrack as it was intended for you to hear it- with the appropriate sounds and volume levels played back in their assigned locations.