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How loud is 130 watts?

The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (dB), not directly in watts. However, in audio systems, 130 watts can produce a significant volume, often exceeding 100 dB, depending on the efficiency of the speakers used. This level is generally considered very loud and can potentially cause hearing damage with prolonged exposure. The perception of loudness also varies based on the environment and how sound is distributed in the space.


What is the normal rang for hearing?

For frequency ranges, we can hear from 20 Hz to 20000 Hz (20 kHz). This is due to a limit on the length of our cochlear basalar membrane. If it were longer, we may be able to hear a greater range. For loudness, using a standard pressure level (SPL) absolute value system, we can hear at soft as 20 dB SPL (just audible whisper) to about 120-140 dB SPL (which will begin to cause hearing loss and irreversible damage).


Why can a person sometimes feel very loud music?

Listening to music at a high volume can overstimulate the hair cells in the inner ear, causing temporary hearing loss or damage. This can lead to a feeling of loudness or ringing in the ears. It is important to protect your ears by listening to music at a reasonable volume to prevent long-term hearing damage.


How are decibels doubled and measured?

That is a missunderstanding. Decibels are never doubled. The ratio or the factor can be doubled.Doubling means the "factor 2". What does doubling of a "sound" mean?Doubling the (sound) intensity is obtained by an increase of the (sound intensity) level of 3 dB.Doubling the sound pressure is obtained by an increase of the (sound pressure) level of 6 dB.Doubling the loudness feeling is obtained by an increase of the (loudness) level of about 10 dB.


Why do loud noises cause deafness?

The amplitude. There is a dependance of sound levels and corresponding factors: Subjectivly sensed loudness (volume), objectively measured sound pressure (voltage), and theoretically calculated sound intensity (acoustic power). Scroll down to related links and look at "Sound level change and the loudness factor".

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What effects loudness?

Loudness can have both physical and psychological effects. Physically, exposure to loud sounds can damage the hair cells in the inner ear, leading to hearing loss. Psychologically, loud noises can cause stress, anxiety, and even physical discomfort such as headaches or increased heart rate.


What does loudness depend?

It depends on how big your shlt is. ~signed~ YOMOMMA!


How loud or soft a sound is perceived to be?

The perception of how loud or soft a sound is depends on the intensity of the sound wave, measured in decibels (dB). The range of human hearing typically spans from 0 dB (threshold of hearing) to 120 dB (threshold of discomfort or pain). The perceived loudness also varies based on individual hearing sensitivity and the frequency of the sound wave.


Peoples perception of sound intensity is known as?

People's perceptions of sound intensity is known as loudness.


What does loudness depend upon?

Loudness depends on the amplitude of sound waves, which determines the intensity or strength of the sound. The larger the amplitude, the louder the sound. Additionally, factors like distance from the sound source, the acoustics of the environment, and individual hearing abilities can also influence perceived loudness.


What is the pain threshold for human hearing?

Human hearing is typically between 20 Hz an 20,000 Hz


What damage could extreme loudness have on your ears?

Extreme loudness can affect our hearing and damage our ears in a few ways. The average human can with stand noise ranging from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz but over time the hair cell's inside our ears can get damaged and broken causing a few problems such as Tinnitus and Hearing Loss.


What units is the loudness of sound measured?

Units used to measure loudness are Sone (loudness N) and Phon (loudness level L). Scroll down to related links and look at "Loudness - Wikipedia" and "Sound level change and the change of the respective factor of volume and loudness"


What has the author Donald Everett Baier written?

Donald Everett Baier has written: 'The loudness of complex sounds' -- subject(s): Hearing, Sound


What evaluation is the measurement of the ability to hear and understand speech sounds based on their pitch and loudness?

The evaluation you're referring to is called an audiogram. It is a graph showing the results of a hearing test that measures a person's ability to hear different pitches and loudness levels. This diagnostic tool helps determine the extent of a person's hearing loss and guides appropriate treatment.


Is intensity directly proportional to loudness?

Yes, intensity is directly proportional to loudness. This means that as intensity increases, perceived loudness also increases. This relationship is the basis for understanding how sound levels are perceived by the human ear.


Loudness of sound is function of?

1. The energy of the sound wave. 2. The sound frequencies and the psychacoustic model that shows the hearing sensetivity of each frequecy.