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?  

polkalover

I listen to large scale classical most of the time. In all cases my volume control is set and I never change it. Highest peak is 74db. 
Speakers are 7’ apart. I sit 8.5’ from them. At that level soundstage locks in and detail retrieval is excellent  

When listening to pop, jazz etc  and some soundtracks I need to lower the volume about 3-4db because of the hotter recording level. 

As before I listen at around 88-91dB in a smallish room BUT it doesn’t sound too loud because I’ve set the current room volume fur all types of music and NEVER adjust it. It’s not in anyway fatiguing. I can play music for hours any time of day. It sound heavenly. 

Thank you, @jrareform - I was wondering about that, too. Somebody else on the thread mentioned a good sound level meter app; I might try that one and/or some others.

I generally listen to my system an hour a day, based on when and who I want to listen to. The amp I am currently using from my rotation is so beyond what is needed to get the job done, but the cleanliness and headroom screams out to me "turn it up"...And YES, there IS a specific spl were you get to that "magical point" of the experience. +100 db peaksangel

@jonwolfpell I agree with "Can't You Hear Me Knocking". Have you ever listened to "A Tribute To Jack Johnson" by Miles Davis.