What decibel level do you listen at? What is ideal?

I’ve noticed that my avg. dB level is in the upper 70’s to low 80’s. Which leads me to what level do you listen at and what level do you find ideal?

polkalover06-25-2025 6:05pm

mihorn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 910 posts 06-25-2025 at 06:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ideal db depends on genre of music and size of room. In below live recording, avg db is mid 80 and bit loud to me. DB meter is about 7ft from speakers. Room is 22’L x 13.5’w x 8’h. Alex/Wavetouch Faded - Allen Walker
ghdprentice Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,499 posts 06-25-2025 at 07:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It is system and person dependent (highly age dependent). The better my system the lower the required volume has been to sound great, after I got past my 20’s. so now 65 - 75 db.
larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,174 posts 06-25-2025 at 07:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just recently got a DB meter app; I live in an apartment and I sit about 8 feet from my speakers which are about 8 feet apart. What I considered 'loud' turned out to be between 40 and 55 db! And I play rock music, not ambient!