Moderators dtel Posted July 18, 2005 Moderators Share Posted July 18, 2005 ok no one was home, so i took out the rs spl meter. I read a while back about different levels people perfered went back and could not find it. So i put on a music dvd, eagles latest , to check what i normaly listen at it turns out i like it around 100 to 105 db,for short periods of time. With meter set to slow-c the reading is 100db with the reciever set to -29 with the reciever set to -16 it's 110db and very loud. < yamaha rxv730 > The songs that i played were and < dirty laundry > the both have a good bit of bass does that raise the the reading more than something whith less bass? Does this volume sound way out of the average , i have been called half deaf but i think it is more in the higher freq. It really don't sound right till around 100db, I never claimed to be normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Wow 110db. Watch your ears and Yes the bass will push the readings higher than music with lower LFE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 The levels you're pushing are typical of a rock concert (when you're not in the front row of course). After 30 minutes at 110dB you start to get hearing damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 most home long term listening should probably be in the 80-90 db range. At least by my standards and ears. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytubepower Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Well the loudest i listen is 100db and thats the loudest...im usally around 85db...i dont like it to hurt my ears...they are my tool since I plan to become a recording engineer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 cood call Crazy! You and DrWho should talk- that's what he's in college for! Also, I don't run so much as a lawnmower or skilsaw without proper ear protection also. You wouldn't believe how much damage just normal home power tools can cause. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderators dtel Posted July 19, 2005 Author Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2005 Thanks Colterphoto1 the 110 was just to see where it was on the reciever, could never listen like that. I will keep it down to not cause problems, and i do wear norton ear phones for protection when cutting grass or weadeating or anything loud to save what hearing i have left. If the family is home i am luckey to get it to 80db, it would have to be a song they really like. Also Colter if i diden't respect your opinion i would not read and believe what you say,you are one of the people here you can trust, you always try to help. Anyway look around your house you have a big enough collection to know what you are talking about. I feel like i should get a price from you when looking for speakers! A while back I had thought about asking if any were for sale no joke . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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