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listening volume?

I am curious to know at what volume you listen to music.  I use a free NIOSH app on phone and was listening to pop rock and jazz at 68-72dB(A).  I enjoy most music at a bit higher level if I am really focusing on the music but then the TV downstairs would be cranked up.  Background level is low 30s

balthazarjw
hifiguy42
386 posts
 

60-70 when my wife is home

70-80 when she's not

oberoniaomnia
350 posts
 

around 70 dB.

bipestuff
31 posts
 

Generally around 60 db when I want a quieter state.  For depth and detail around 75-80 db.

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bartsw
229 posts
 

Music: consciously 65-75dB, peak 75dB, depending on various levels of recordings. Brief moments up to 80dB. Anywhere near 85dB is hearing loss. Movies: peak can be the same or 5-10dB more.

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stereo5
6,714 posts
 

I listen a lot lower now as the systems have enough resolution to enjoy at lower volumes.  Usually 72-77db however when I play Pink Floyd DSOTM, it is always loud, as it was intended to be. 

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