Shiva Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I have been toying with the iPhone App, NIOSH Decibel reader and measured outside yesterday evening while I took a few sunset pics that I also posted. It seemed very quiet, reading of around 32 dB. I thought it would be quieter than that. I have just read that the quietest sq. inch of space the US, has been recorded in the Hoh Forest in Washington state, at 20dB. I know many of you live in the country, How quiet is it where you live? If you have a decibel reader, Post if you like. Here is a map link of the quietest places in Our Country. I would love to spend more time in the deep blue of silence. http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2015/02/new-map-shows-americas-quietest-places 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Ugh, can you imagine living someplace where you're getting constantly bombarded with 67 dB of sound pressure? Disgusting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 ----- husssshhhhh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, The History Kid said: Ugh, can you imagine living someplace where you're getting constantly bombarded with 67 dB of sound pressure? Disgusting! Tell me about it. I wish the map was of the entire US, I know it's pretty loud here. When the power went out in the middle of the night I noticed how much quieter things were, and it was only out in the greater neighborhood, not the entire city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I have profound hearing loss in both ears, so when i’m not wearing my hearing aids -- it’s a silent world. Sometimes i take them out when i’m outside, just to freak myself out. It’s weird watching cars go by and not hearing them. Really weird to be in a large supermarket and not hear a sound. When i got ran over by a truck several years ago, it was before i had hearing aids. My doctor asked me, “Do you think if you had hearing aids you would have heard that truck coming?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted November 30, 2017 Moderators Share Posted November 30, 2017 Were pretty quiet here, in the blue on the map, but even when really quiet I can hear my ears ringing so it's never quiet. Also it depends if I did something to get my wife upset, I tend to do that without thinking sometimes. I can't give you a number, I left my DB meter at a friends house 3 hours away. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 46 minutes ago, shiva said: I have just read that the quietest sq. inch of space the US, has been recorded in the Hoh Forest in Washington state, at 20dB. The Hoh Rain Forest is a quiet place when it is not raining, but the dense vegetation does absorb any stray sounds during the dry moments.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 5 hours ago, dtel said: Also it depends if I did something to get my wife upset, I tend to do that without thinking sometimes. i was in a meeting once and got VERY bored. I didn’t want to hear the discussion anymore so i nonchalantly took out both hearing aids. suddenly, everyone at the table (including my boss) turned and looked at me. I then realized that i was holding both hearing aids in my hand and the feedback was very noticeable to everyone at the table. Not much you can do in that case other than smile and shrug your shoulders. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 35 minutes ago, Khornukopia said: The Hoh Rain Forest is a quiet place when it is not raining, but the dense vegetation does absorb any stray sounds during the dry moments.. I have watched all the MIck Dodge episodes, roaming the Hoh Forest. Enjoyed him and loved the visuals of that place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 50 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: I have profound hearing loss in both ears, so when i’m not wearing my hearing aids -- it’s a silent world. Sometimes i take them out when i’m outside, just to freak myself out. It’s weird watching cars go by and not hearing them. Really weird to be in a large supermarket and not hear a sound. When i got ran over by a truck several years ago, it was before i had hearing aids. My doctor asked me, “Do you think if you had hearing aids you would have heard that truck coming?" Thanks for sharing your experiences of the silent world, when your hearing aids are out. Though, I am glad that they still bring the sounds of the world to you as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 45 decibels Normal conversation 60 decibels Noise from heavy city traffic 85 decibels Motorcyles 95 decibels klipschorns klipsch la scala klipsch belle 104 decibels 1 watt 1 meter An MP3 player at maximum volume 105 decibels Sirens 120 decibels Firecrackers and firearms 150 decibels 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 According to my test results, i can’t hear below 70db. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I didn't actually measure the dB level but the other night after I dropped a hint to the wife about $ex I could hear crickets chirping outside. 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 It’s too cold here for crickets.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 1, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 1, 2017 Quietest place on earth. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170526-inside-the-quietest-place-on-earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: Quietest place on earth. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170526-inside-the-quietest-place-on-earth Weird. I hear that stuff all the time, especially when trying to go to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 1, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Weird. I hear that stuff all the time, especially when trying to go to sleep. LOL, me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 1 hour ago, oldtimer said: Weird. I hear that stuff all the time, especially when trying to go to sleep. That's me, whispering sweet nothings. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 13 hours ago, dirtmudd said: 45 decibels Normal conversation 60 decibels Noise from heavy city traffic 85 decibels Motorcyles 95 decibels klipschorns klipsch la scala klipsch belle 104 decibels 1 watt 1 meter An MP3 player at maximum volume 105 decibels Sirens 120 decibels Firecrackers and firearms 150 decibels You forgot motorcycles with straight pipes---7 billion DB. Your sound measurements also do not specify how low frequency wise they measure as typically they cut off at between 30 to 50 HZ. You could also add the "House vibration factor". JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 1, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 1, 2017 3 hours ago, JJkizak said: You forgot motorcycles with straight pipes---7 billion DB. I did forget about that, the rednecks around here think if they knock off the muffler on a 4 wheeler or truck and add a chrome air filter they have a racing vehicle. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.