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Fletcher Munson 'Loudness Control' Video

Anyone listening at low levels (or advising others who do) ought to watch this IMO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnC35ATzz_0&t=470s

Interesting, I didn’t realize it was research for Bell Labs regarding telephones.

I’ve always said, it is named stupidly, and still very relevant but poorly understood.

He is right, in all my years, my Yamaha CR-1040 Receiver has the best implementation. I’m also happy with how my Chase RLC-1 Remote Line Controller automatically implements bass boost as you lower the volume below your pre-set ’normal’.

Implementation is important to benefit properly from the scientific facts.

elliottbnewcombjr
lewm
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Unless one is using vintage electronics, almost none of us will have the benefits (or degradation) of a loudness control, or bass and treble controls either. I just turn the SPLs up until I like the bass response.

elliottbnewcombjr OP
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@lewm 

"Unless one is using vintage electronics, almost none of us will have the benefits (or degradation) of a loudness control, or bass and treble controls either. I just turn the SPLs up until I like the bass response".

That’s exactly the main point of the Video, modern equipment, especially when you consider the ability to switch all ’effects’ out of the circuit, have discarded useful controls.

I love my full featured preamp. 

lewm
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