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What is the proper loudness for listening?

Paul McGowan via YouTube claims that each room, system and recording has a specific sound level at which music sounds most "real"

I've noticed this myself listening to my 3 different systems set up in differing rooms. Thought I was crazy to think so but I guess maybe I'm not?

Also, have notice in smaller listening rooms that lower maximum volume levels sound more real.  Going too high on volume in a small room just overloads it and results in distortion

Any comments?

bobbydd

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laynes
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I'd say as loud as you like it before the room and/or componants become overloaded.

Right now on certain records above 83/84 DB, the treble becomes harsh. I'm 98% sure this is a room issue and I'm working on that now. I was listening yesterday to a record that doesn't have that issue and was 75-88 for the most part but a few peaks up to 96-ish and crystal clear. 

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