How Loud Do You Listen??? Do You Know?????????


I found myself having to re-balance the speakers in my HT today….. well, I have both the digital and analog Radio Shack meters (wouldn’t have bought the analog…but thought the Great Dane had eaten the digital one so….). well, I sat around tonight after setting up the Halloween decorations listening to music….. and had the SPL meters out…….

I must say I was surprised to find out that I was listening to music @ 94 dBs! (FWIW It was Elton John Funeral For a Friend, SACD). I know I have demo’d my system for friends at much higher volumes… I’m afraid to document the levels there…….

I must admit, my stereo/HT handled this level perfectly! I could have gone louder…if I needed, but I just don’t think I do!!!

I’m curious if any of you have documented how loud you listen to your tunes at??

FWIW I don’t normally listen at this level…it was a good day….
kennyt

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Mejames, What did you say? Do resemble Beavis but that's about as far as it goes. Beavis user name chosen for humor. Used to listen to music about 100dB average, too. But after I found out hearing was affected, decided to turn volume down.
I typically listen at 87dB max. or about 1watt. My speakers have an 87dB SPL. I live in a small apartment & like to maintain good relations with my neighbors.