My theory is rusty and old.
The following is correct right?
10^3 Watt (1kW) = +3x10dB (or 3Bell) = 2^3 or 8 times perceived loudness?
Same 100 watt equals 4 times perceived loudness?
10^n watt equals 2^n loudness, where n is bell and bell is defined as one perceived doubling.
How simpler things would have been if I realized this many years ago. I have wasted time thinking about 2x effect = +3dB but even if correct it has no practical purpose.
It’s like discovering the golden ratio by accident.
The following is correct right?
10^3 Watt (1kW) = +3x10dB (or 3Bell) = 2^3 or 8 times perceived loudness?
Same 100 watt equals 4 times perceived loudness?
10^n watt equals 2^n loudness, where n is bell and bell is defined as one perceived doubling.
How simpler things would have been if I realized this many years ago. I have wasted time thinking about 2x effect = +3dB but even if correct it has no practical purpose.
It’s like discovering the golden ratio by accident.
Some people say +6 dB sounds twice as loud, some say +10 dB. It depends on the frequency and sound pressure level. The unit 'phon' is a better measure for perceived loudness, as it takes frequency into account. The equal-loudness contours will help.
Other than that, yes you are right.
Other than that, yes you are right.
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