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Decibel question

I have seen some posts about listening decibels. I have a Adcom 500 and Infinity Kappa 8's. At home I can only go up to 80 decibels before the warning lights go off. I was at a Uriah Heep show last night and turned on a decibel app on my phone. It didn't go above 90. I love the sound of my system especially after getting my Thorens TD160 turntable tuned up. Am I missing something not being able to listen to 100 plus? All of you on this site seem to be so much more into gear and equipment. I thought I had a handle on things. At 90 last night my ears were hurting and I couldn't talk to my friend next to me. I would really appreciate any of your expert opinions. Thanks again!!!
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nonoise
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Somewhere, on another thread around here, someone pointed out that those db meters on a phone can be off by as much as 8db, if not more.
(they don't have the best mics for picking up sound) Chances are that you were subjected to something more than 100db, and at sustained levels. 

I don't go to rock concerts anymore because of that. Haven't for many a year. Once you get tinnitus, you'll understand, unless you already have it. There's nothing like having that monkey on your back.

All the best,
Nonoise
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