Shannon's Journal Discussion Volume 3

[AlphaRomeo]

Hi Shannon, just quick question on db volume, i used sound meter to check the volume, the volume i have been using about 3 quarters full volume has db readings around 45-70 with most in the 50-60 range.

I tried dropping it to about half way volume but then i cant hear anything and volume still is around 40db, so with the volume around the 60-70 mark is that still too high?

My hearing isnt that good i think around 60% deaf and slightly more in my left ear, so would that higher volume would still be ok?

Thanks.

You may want to adjust the volume according to your hearing. I have had opposite problem with subs...when I first started I think about two years ago or so I was following the calibration guide lines...listened on maximum suggested volume with laptop speakers and damaged my ears...to the point I had to see a doctor and had to take months off to recover. He did some hearing testing, turns out I have unusually "good", or receptive, hearing especially on high frequencies..not sure if it covers the ones that Shannon uses, but the damage was real nevertheless. Did even damage again a bit around last christmas even with no where near max volume (and again, no headphones), maybe due my ears being sensitive. Having that said, be careful and wait for Shannon to chime in...