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At what volume do you typically listen?


I have a Mark Levinson 326S preamp which a friend and I call "The Venerable One". I realize that this is subjective, but until I get to 45 out of a total of 80, the speakers really begin to sing. This is just past 12:00 on the dial.

I was curious to know where others listen on the "dial". I haven't checked with my Radio Shack SPL meter, but what is a typical range at which people enjoy listening? THank you.
aaronmadler
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mapman
15,679 posts
 
All volumes at different times.

My preference is to always listen at levels comparable to that I experience at comparable live performances. That can vary as well but tends towards the louder side of things for sure.
digsmithd
545 posts
 
sim gos to 50 and 30 starts to get some umph happening
slothman
311 posts
 
Say again?
ncarv
974 posts
 
Ditto Buff
elizabeth
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My Radio Shack meter at my listening position "C" weighted:
Early and late listening under 50dB.. can be as low as 40dB.
Daytime listening 60dB to 70dB
Opera, Jazz (which has not as much bass) can be higher at 80dB
Once in awhile I need to Rock out too, so the Rock and Roll can hit 82dB peaks. But i watch the low freq. If too strong, down goes the volume.
The Manager has told me he has NEVER heard my stereo playing... (even when walking past my door) Which I value as good.
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