I found myself having to re-balance the speakers in my HT today….. well, I have both the digital and analog Radio Shack meters (wouldn’t have bought the analog…but thought the Great Dane had eaten the digital one so….). well, I sat around tonight after setting up the Halloween decorations listening to music….. and had the SPL meters out…….
I must say I was surprised to find out that I was listening to music @ 94 dBs! (FWIW It was Elton John Funeral For a Friend, SACD). I know I have demo’d my system for friends at much higher volumes… I’m afraid to document the levels there…….
I must admit, my stereo/HT handled this level perfectly! I could have gone louder…if I needed, but I just don’t think I do!!!
I’m curious if any of you have documented how loud you listen to your tunes at??
FWIW I don’t normally listen at this level…it was a good day….
Did anyone say 340 decibles? For your information the ears start bleeding at 120 and above, Concorde was 130 Decibles, have you tried standing next to it when it is taking off :)
If Slappy *was listening* @ 340 db's, well, uhhh, he should have no blood left in his head !! Call 911 !! Are you there Slappy ? Slappy, can ya hear me boy !! He's probably at the Space Shuttle launch site waiting for the countdown (up close) !!
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