How loud are you typically listening?

I’ve been reading this thread with interest. I’ve wondered at what volume level typical Audiogon forum members listen to their music. In reading these responses, it’s clear that many of us are in a similar ‘range’, but there are definitely some who like much higher SPLs. To those who say “If it’s too loud, you’re too old”, I’ll tell you that I said those same exact words when I was young. It’s funny, but in reality, it’s not a good phrase to live by if you care about preserving your hearing. My hearing would surely be better if I’d been easier on my ears. And to those who are older, listen loudly, and still have no hearing issues, I’ll tell you that you are very lucky, and you’re the exception. I’m 56 years old and I can still bench press over 400 pounds consistently. That’s not meant to boast, but rather to provide an example that we are not all lucky enough to have the genetics (or whatever) to endure a lifetime of loud music and still hear “young”. This post is mostly aimed towards younger people who read that someone is 65 years old, listens loud, and still has great hearing. That’s awesome, but not the norm, so be careful. Not trying to preach, btw... I’m just trying to help ;)

Me too. Screw preservation. No one ever called their family and closest friends to say their last good-bye’s with, "And my one regret, if only I had turned the volume down."

Typically 80 to 85dB. Sometimes loader up to 90-95dB.
Late night 65-70dB.
Depends from kind of music and if other family members are in home :-)

Warning, you don’t have to listen like you’re replicating the old memorex poster. It’s bad for your ears. 65db is loud enough. 

Music is therapy. Concerts can be therapeutic.
When i therapeutically need Rip This Joint or Communication Breakdown the decibel level is irrelevant ...however many db that ends up being.
Time is best kept short at those levels, and I’m thrilled to learn that I have about 3-4 hours before I hit the auditory danger zone (admittedly, I fell asleep one night with a  bluray edition of Close To The Edge c/w  extras clocking over 6 hours.....ears rang for days but equilibrium was regained...!)
Standing waves are my main limiting factor when twisting that dial....