Volume Levels

koantemplation · 20-12-2012, 23:17

What level of volume do you prefer to put your TV or radios etc at?

Obviously it depends on the item but I prefer when you can have a comfortable volume (not too loud and not too quiet) at about 25%.

I dislike when you have to go above 75% or more to get a good volume.

P.s. Because I mainly use headphones, I worry that I'll blow the TV's speakers if they come out while at a high volume.

diablo · 21-12-2012, 01:39

Errr, usually sort of 'sensible' levels.

The only time I turn up the volume very much is with certain films in my cinema room or if they play some music I'm fond of on Radio 3.

You need one of those coiled extension cables for your 'phones so it never gets pulled out of the socket.

Chris Frost · 21-12-2012, 13:09

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Originally Posted by koantemplation

What level of volume do you prefer to put your TV or radios etc at?

You're bored, aren't you. Finished work early for Christmas, did we?

Pepperoni Man · 22-12-2012, 08:11

What volume do you like to listen to your tv at? This is going to be a fascinating discussion!!

koantemplation · 22-12-2012, 09:50

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Originally Posted by diablo

Errr, usually sort of 'sensible' levels.

The only time I turn up the volume very much is with certain films in my cinema room or if they play some music I'm fond of on Radio 3.

You need one of those coiled extension cables for your 'phones so it never gets pulled out of the socket.

I just find it annoying that volume levels vary on devices.

One device you can have a high volume at 25% of the volume level, and on another you can end up having to put it at 95% or more just to get a level you can barely hear.

I prefer when a high volume level it under 50% of the volume level, then you also have room for improvement if the volume degrades for some reason.

Also because sometimes I like to listen to music with wax earplugs in (to block out external noise), it is helpful to be able to put the volume up higher than normal so you can hear it through the ear plugs.

Chris Frost · 22-12-2012, 10:34

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Originally Posted by koantemplation

I just find it annoying that volume levels vary on devices.

You do realise that devices come with all sorts of differently rated amplifiers. Some have small amps; in some cases less that an few watts, while others are far more powerful.

Think about it for a second... a small amp isn't going to be as loud as something with a more powerful amp. It's not rational to expect them to produce the same volume level at as similar dial position if the amps have wildly different power outputs... Duh!!

20-12-2012, 23:17	#1
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Volume Levels What level of volume do you prefer to put your TV or radios etc at? Obviously it depends on the item but I prefer when you can have a comfortable volume (not too loud and not too quiet) at about 25%. I dislike when you have to go above 75% or more to get a good volume. P.s. Because I mainly use headphones, I worry that I'll blow the TV's speakers if they come out while at a high volume.

21-12-2012, 01:39	#2
diablo Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 8,103	Errr, usually sort of 'sensible' levels. The only time I turn up the volume very much is with certain films in my cinema room or if they play some music I'm fond of on Radio 3. You need one of those coiled extension cables for your 'phones so it never gets pulled out of the socket.

21-12-2012, 13:09	#3
Chris Frost Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 6,462	Quote: Originally Posted by koantemplation What level of volume do you prefer to put your TV or radios etc at? You're bored, aren't you. Finished work early for Christmas, did we?

22-12-2012, 08:11	#4
Pepperoni Man Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,242	What volume do you like to listen to your tv at? This is going to be a fascinating discussion!!

22-12-2012, 09:50	#5
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by diablo Errr, usually sort of 'sensible' levels. The only time I turn up the volume very much is with certain films in my cinema room or if they play some music I'm fond of on Radio 3. You need one of those coiled extension cables for your 'phones so it never gets pulled out of the socket. I just find it annoying that volume levels vary on devices. One device you can have a high volume at 25% of the volume level, and on another you can end up having to put it at 95% or more just to get a level you can barely hear. I prefer when a high volume level it under 50% of the volume level, then you also have room for improvement if the volume degrades for some reason. Also because sometimes I like to listen to music with wax earplugs in (to block out external noise), it is helpful to be able to put the volume up higher than normal so you can hear it through the ear plugs.

22-12-2012, 10:34	#6
Chris Frost Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 6,462	Quote: Originally Posted by koantemplation I just find it annoying that volume levels vary on devices. You do realise that devices come with all sorts of differently rated amplifiers. Some have small amps; in some cases less that an few watts, while others are far more powerful. Think about it for a second... a small amp isn't going to be as loud as something with a more powerful amp. It's not rational to expect them to produce the same volume level at as similar dial position if the amps have wildly different power outputs... Duh!!

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