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Old 08-02-2010, 09:45 PM
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I am working on a couple side projects related to the console revamp, and I am curious how loud most people listen to the stereo in their 928.

If you happen to be familiar with the decibel scale, please post your best guess in decibels (or actual measure would be nice too).

If you still have a stock system but not familiar with decibels, quantify the position of the volume **** using percentage.

If you have an aftermarket stereo, and not familiar with the decibel scale enough to guess a relevant output level, and feel like participating, post a percentage of volume output and the relevant information like amplifier output and speaker impedance.

Thanks for the feedback!
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Old 08-02-2010, 09:54 PM
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i listen to mine at about 1/2 scale, to 3/4. never full. i have boston speakers and an Alpine head unit.
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Eleven.
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There is a certain bass effect I like around 110db, but most of the time I leave the radio off. Longer trips, something like 90 to 95db.
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Pretty loud when i am by myself, loud enough to feel it.
Old 08-02-2010, 10:25 PM
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Been on an AC/DC kick lately and we all know the only way to listen to AC/DC is LOUD!

About as loud as you can go before the rear subwoofers start distorting. Not very loud unfortunately with the stock system.
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Originally Posted by Andrew Olson
Eleven.


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I'd say at least 12... All I know is mine isn't loud enough.

Around 800 watts driving 6 Q's with active drivers and 4 fills with passive and one Aura Force sub... who am I kidding you know my system better than me.

Seriously mid 80's to mid 90 db would be my best guess, bring your meter on Wednesday and we can measure it. I don;t like my ears to ring too much after I get home.

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One sub, two 4" drivers in the front seat with separate tweeters, two 6" drivers in back seat with integrated tweeters.

When it's cranked, I can feel my hair vibrate.
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I have a Blaupunkt Las Vegas head with one speaker that works. Original amp was removed by po....hence, I don't get much sound right now and it is only on the left rear quarter side. Reminds me of my old 85' chevy 3/4 ton pickup!
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I listen at about 60% on alpilne head unit and original speakers....they definately leave something to be desired but mb quart are long out of production....still looking for some replacment.
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as loud as it will go before it starts noticeably clipping/distorting
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Originally Posted by blown 87
Pretty loud when i am by myself, loud enough to feel it.

What Stan said.


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