At what volume do you typically listen?

11-02-11: Mwheelerk
"My unit is supposed to adjust volume in db and using a spl meter in conjunction with my volume control it appears reasonably accurate within +/- 1db."

Interesting. I believe this is just a coincidence because the actual db at your listening chair would depend on the speakers' sensitivity and the distance you sit from them. Try different speakers or move closer or farther and the readings will be very different.

I generally listen at peak levels of 75 db or less (C weighted slow on my RS meter). If the wife is not home, maybe I get up to 80db or so (for a little while). I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who listens at lower levels.

I prefer as loud as I can but generally put a limit on it so as to avoid damage to my hearing. I want to be able to still enjoy listening to music when I retire in another 13 years or so.

" I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who listens at lower levels."

I'm one also. There is an art to putting a system together that sounds great a low volume. Over the years in this hobby, I've found that many amps and speakers need to be turned up to get into their sweetspot. My eardrums are thankful I have.

Mid-80s, C weighted/Slow on my Radio Shack meter sounds good to me.