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post #16 of 22
1/11/11 at 6:42pm

There are quite a number of free SPL meters for the iPhone just in case anyone is wondering!

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post #17 of 22
1/11/11 at 8:50pm

With my current settings, 65-68 DB (c-weighted) average depending on the song.

 

I have Foobar set to -7 DB right now, but I don't usually have it set any higher than -5 DB. The Lavry is at 56 (maximum) and the GS1 is at about 8:15 o'clock. I suppose that qualifies for low-level listening around here. Occasionally, I rack it up to 75 or 80 decibels for a quick burst of fun, but I don't keep that up for long.

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post #18 of 22
1/12/11 at 10:09am

You guys are weird blow your eardrums up!

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post #19 of 22
1/12/11 at 11:37am

50 db for sansa clip

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post #20 of 22
1/12/11 at 12:14pm

50 dB, in most domestic homes, will not even really be audible above the background noise.  That's assuming we are talking about 50 dB MEASURED, and not "reported" by a player...

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post #21 of 22
1/12/11 at 7:23pm

 

Agreed. Even in the wee hours of the morning here in Singapore, with the windows and doors of my room closed, i can only manage a 55dB. But it must be noted that Singapore is pretty much a noisy city all through the night as well.
 

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Originally Posted by Skylab View Post

50 dB, in most domestic homes, will not even really be audible above the background noise.  That's assuming we are talking about 50 dB MEASURED, and not "reported" by a player...

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post #22 of 22
1/12/11 at 7:38pm
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Originally Posted by Skylab View Post

50 dB, in most domestic homes, will not even really be audible above the background noise.  That's assuming we are talking about 50 dB MEASURED, and not "reported" by a player...


My sister usually listens at a measured 56-58 decibels, but I think that's really quiet.The ambient noise in front of my computer measures at 50-51 DB, but since I'm using a meter that doesn't calibrate properly below 60 DB there's room for error in that.

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