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At what volume do you typically listen?


I have a Mark Levinson 326S preamp which a friend and I call "The Venerable One". I realize that this is subjective, but until I get to 45 out of a total of 80, the speakers really begin to sing. This is just past 12:00 on the dial.

I was curious to know where others listen on the "dial". I haven't checked with my Radio Shack SPL meter, but what is a typical range at which people enjoy listening? THank you.
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mapman
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"consensus around 75 to 95 dB"

anything above low 80db range is most likely going to damage your hearing. 95db is way to loud for regular exposure. YOU WILL GO DEAF!!!!!
musicpod
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-20 db to -30 db on a Denon AVR 3808-CI.
mwheelerk
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Response to Sebrof
You know your point is absolutely valid and I think it may have simply been a coincidence when I checked that they matched so closely. Of course all the factors you mention and more come into play.
mwheelerk
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Now I would say a minimum of 60db to a maximum of 80db
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Mwhee will likely be able to continue to enjoy his system into retirement at those levels. Good for him.

A little louder on occasion is probably still OK.
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