Oh and get rid of the reverberations in the room.
Couldn't agree more!
Room treatment = absolute necessity
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?
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I typically listen at 75-80 dBSPL C weighted. @chester_bunger re your question about Android SLM app, I believe they are problematic without calibration. Unlike iPhones, which all use the same mic calibration, android phones do not adhere to a standardized mic sensitivity spec. I use Decibel X Pro on a Samsung Galaxy S9+, and using a calibrated Sound Level Meter I found I needed to introduce almost 15 dB of calibration offset to get an accurate SPL reading! Fortunately this app allows for calibration...not all do. If this is not an option, even a relatively inexpensive Sound Level Meter is a useful tool to have for someone interested in audio. I would recommend one with both A and C weighting, and Fast and Slow response. They are available on Amazon for under $40. While not lab grade, they would be much better than an uncalibrated Android app. |
I agree with Paul McGowan. I don’t pay attention to db levels as my guide. My guide is what the particular music should be played at to be in proportion if it were live, and per where I am ‘sitting’ for the performance. Of course, I play a lot of acoustic music, where that is more easily defined in ‘size’. |
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