[rangerid]

i did a test of my headphones with a volume meter and found it in the area of 80 for most listening but with spikes higher in certain passages...actually you would be surprised how loud people listen to music

You use an app on your phone or one of those actual hand held db meters?

I just downloaded a random db meters from the app store and held the mic against inside of the grill, my volume fluctuates from around 60-70db at max, I tried turning up the volume to point where it hit 80db at peak and couldn't even put my headphone on lol. Idk how accurate those apps are or if I measured correctly

 

[jlbrach]

I bought a hand meter on amazon....cut a hole in a piece of card board...put it over the headphone ear cup and put the meter into the hole to block out outside noise etc..

 

[DJJEZ]

I bought a hand meter on amazon....cut a hole in a piece of card board...put it over the headphone ear cup and put the meter into the hole to block out outside noise etc..

I do this regularly as well to make sure I'm not going above 85db

 

[FLTWS]

If you think its too loud, it probably is.

 

[jlbrach]

I try not to listen more than an hour at a time if possible...I find I need more volume on the susvara than my other HP's because of their laid back nature...they really do improve with more volume

 

[atya35mm]

Listening volume is an interesting topic as I'm super conscious not to get hearing damage. I do listen to typical folk / jazz / EDM music around 60 - 70 db peaking at mid to high 70s and this is considered loud listening. Probably -5 db to this range if I'm just warming up my ears or wanting to listen to long duration.

In saying that, orchestral symphonies, where volume db level fluctuate wildly, going from really quiet periods to suddenly full on percussions strings whatever you name it, I find it more enjoyable to listen at higher level volumes than for above. So there might be lots of duration sitting around 60s, but it might peak close to high 80s or even hitting 90 for 4 to 5 seconds. Adrenaline kicks in, and it just grips you by your seat like a roller coaster, and it's definitely not for long periods of listening, but I think passages like these are intended to wow and awe even in orchestral concert setting so it's as intended?

 

[atya35mm]

Also to add, I do measurement from an Amazon bought volume db measurement tool, maybe around US$30. I sandwiched the Susvara ear pads with the tip of the measurement device to get the DB readings for what it's worth.

 

[jlbrach]

60 DB is like rustling leaves so I am not sure how anyone could listen to music at that level...try using the meter in a quiet room and it will close to 50

 

[jlbrach]

for kicks I just did another test listening to neil young "weld"....most of my listening high 70's with peaks in the low 80s..for comparison when I go the beacon theatre here in NYC and I use the DB app on my phone the volume is high 90s into the low 100s..I wear a 15DB ear protection since I go or used to before covid went to tons of shows...

 

[eskamobob1]

60 DB is like rustling leaves so I am not sure how anyone could listen to music at that level...try using the meter in a quiet room and it will close to 50

Rofl. My average listening level is in the very low 60s as well. All my audio friends made fun of me at canjam

 

[jlbrach]

honestly I dont listen all that loud and 60s literally would be impossible for me to begin to enjoy the music....you must have supersonic hearing..have you ever been to a rock show where the volumes are 100 and even above?..your head would explode if you listen in the 60s

 

[atya35mm]

Some of us are definitely babying our ears like precious headphones. But yes, even normal movie theatres peaks around 90 - 105 dbs if I remember correctly, from iPhone measuring.

 

[eskamobob1]

have you ever been to a rock show where the volumes are 100 and even above?

I mean, music at concerts are always litteraly damagingly loud.....

Always bring ear plugs kids!

 

[Ciggavelli]

I mean, music at concerts are always litteraly damagingly loud.....

Always bring ear plugs kids!

I used to go to a lot of metal shows in my youth. I didn’t really care about loud music then and never wore earplugs. After some shows my ears would ring for days. I don’t do that anymore though. Follies of youth and whatnot.

 

[BassicScience]

I mean, music at concerts are always litteraly damagingly loud.....

Always bring ear plugs kids!

Depends on the band and the venue, but taking a pair of earplugs along is always a good idea for rock shows. I remember seeing Motorhead at the (now defunct) I-Beam in San Francisco and they were playing so loud, they actually tripped the main breaker to the club during their set! It's pretty intense to go from ear-splitting metal to dead silence (and darkness). God bless rock and roll...