Target SPL?

MethMan · 6th January 2006, 12:54 PM

What is the reasonable maximum target SPL of the loudspeaker I should consider for 100 cub. metre room?
Thank you in advance.
Tom

SimontY · 6th January 2006, 01:19 PM

Hi, as nobody else has replied I'll start with something..

When listening a few times I used a sound meter to determine the levels I enjoyed music at. Peaks of 95db in my seat meant the music was playing pretty loud. And about 70-80db average is a nice casual listening level.

This was a small room with approx 91db/w/m speakers powered from about 25w rms, and it could go much louder, but sounded a bit strained.

Is that a start for you?

edit: I realise I've probably not helped you at all, what is it you want to do? Get some serious loudness going?

MethMan · 6th January 2006, 04:32 PM

That's exactly what I've wanted to read.

Of course I take it into consideration with grain of salt, because preferences could be different, but as a rought estimation serves well. Serious loudness is out of the question.
Thanks Tom

6th January 2006, 12:54 PM	#1
MethMan diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Praha	Target SPL? What is the reasonable maximum target SPL of the loudspeaker I should consider for 100 cub. metre room? Thank you in advance. Tom

6th January 2006, 01:19 PM	#2
SimontY diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sheffield, North England	Hi, as nobody else has replied I'll start with something.. When listening a few times I used a sound meter to determine the levels I enjoyed music at. Peaks of 95db in my seat meant the music was playing pretty loud. And about 70-80db average is a nice casual listening level. This was a small room with approx 91db/w/m speakers powered from about 25w rms, and it could go much louder, but sounded a bit strained. Is that a start for you? edit: I realise I've probably not helped you at all, what is it you want to do? Get some serious loudness going? __________________ Fave. threads: Marantz CD63 \| Philips CD650 \| my 3-way dipoles \| T-bass for dipoles \| EnABL treatment \| Arcam Alpha (CD)

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6th January 2006, 04:32 PM	#3
MethMan diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Praha	That's exactly what I've wanted to read. Of course I take it into consideration with grain of salt, because preferences could be different, but as a rought estimation serves well. Serious loudness is out of the question. Thanks Tom

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