I never checked the sound pressure level before — just set volume at comfortable level. I just downloaded a SPL app to check it. My ambient room noise level is around 17dB.
I am a quieter listener unless I am using headphones. At night, I listen around 25-30 dB . . there is a local oldies station that I enjoy. At mid-day now, I prefer 50-60 dB, with some peaks up to 70 dB. 75 dB and higher is too loud for me unless I am in another room or having a party. I don’t know how people manage 90 dB for any length of time — sounds offensive to me. My usual listening position is about 12 feet away from the main speakers.
At a cinema, I often think the sound is too loud, especially the music. Would prefer to hear actors’ speech without all the loud music.
I am a quieter listener unless I am using headphones. At night, I listen around 25-30 dB . . there is a local oldies station that I enjoy. At mid-day now, I prefer 50-60 dB, with some peaks up to 70 dB. 75 dB and higher is too loud for me unless I am in another room or having a party. I don’t know how people manage 90 dB for any length of time — sounds offensive to me. My usual listening position is about 12 feet away from the main speakers.
At a cinema, I often think the sound is too loud, especially the music. Would prefer to hear actors’ speech without all the loud music.