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History: At what volume level causes pain?

  • Name: At what volume level causes pain?
  • At what volume level causes pain?

    • Anything above 120 dB SPL.
      Correct.
    • Anything above 100 dB SPL.
      While you should avoid listening to louder, it probably won't cause pain from 100 to 120.
    • Anything below 120 dB SPL.
      Most sounds we experience are less than 120.
    • Anything above 140 dB SPL.
      Our maximum perceptual is 140 dB SPL.