How loud are you typically listening?


Typically 75 to 80dB.  Really loud is 90dB and I'm never over, and I mean never, 95dB.  I'm using a professional SPL meter, C weighted, slow response.  Just curious.
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Indeed. One of my favorite moments at a concert is when everyone pulls out their SPL meters to check the crescendo level. I look around at the readings and this way know where to sit for next time. But then at home I worry, am I setting the volume for where I like it way in back? Or should it be higher for where the recording engineer thought the level should be? These problems worry me so much I can never enjoy classical.
Casual listening - mid 70's

When the family is out - mid 80's

When I want to scare the neighbors - upper 90's
Some systems don't come alive till they are turned up. I find that my other system which has a Class D amp begs to be turned down, in fact it sounds good at all levels. I prefer low to mid volume levels in general.