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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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tksteingraber
538 posts
 

Your age!

60-70’s on the Decibel Meter ap set on “C” for me. I guess I have young ears…80’s + just too much of a good thing and need to left to short stints.

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webking185
189 posts
 

9 to 11 clock position.

sbonamo
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Your gear, your speakers, your room along with treatment (or lack thereof), the equal loudness curve along with your personal preference all play a role.

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