listening volume?

OSHA establishes permissible exposure limits based on a combination of intensity and duration

 

120 dB+: essentially immediate risk

I love it when bass heads on other forums boast about their 130dB 10 feet washing machines. They're lying through their teeth. If they weren't they wouldn't be able to enjoy their audio, have mental related issues and wouldn't be preoccupied typing on the forum. What a waste of money.

I listen at 65-70 dB according to my meter on my main system.  Lower volume with other systems.  

I listen to 60 -75 dB average with a threshold of up to 80 dB at peaks.That area of listening is tinnitus friendlier for me and doesn’t leave my ears buzzing out of control after a few hours of a music session.

Max volume peaks are 72db usually classical symphonies. Most music peaks are 68db. So mostly 60-70db. I sit close about 8’ from speakers. Any louder brings everything to close and shortens depth. Volume is like focusing a telephoto lens. 

80-85 db