What decibel level do you listen at? What is ideal?

I’ve noticed that my avg. dB level is in the upper 70’s to low 80’s. Which leads me to what level do you listen at and what level do you find ideal?

polkalover06-25-2025 6:05pm

larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,339 posts 06-27-2025 at 01:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you again, @jrareform - yes, I see they are about $17; I'll order one - I've got loads of Amazon points!
larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,339 posts 06-25-2025 at 07:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just recently got a DB meter app; I live in an apartment and I sit about 8 feet from my speakers which are about 8 feet apart. What I considered 'loud' turned out to be between 40 and 55 db! And I play rock music, not ambient!
larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,339 posts 06-26-2025 at 04:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you, @jrareform - I was wondering about that, too. Somebody else on the thread mentioned a good sound level meter app; I might try that one and/or some others.