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

Showing 1 response by vitussl101

There is no one volume.  Brian Eno made recordings where he prefers 

the volume level to drop off completely.  Then there's Kuma's Corner, a bar in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago where the proper volume is ear bleeding, brain damaging loud.  Fantastic burgers and beer and drinks choices.  Just bring earplugs and come on a warm night when you can sit outside.  You'll still need the earplugs though.