Estimating Headphone Volume

Discussion in 'Audiophiles: Headphones, Earphones, etc.' started by tinyman392, Dec 17, 2011.

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  1. caliskimmer Active Member

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    Using this method, I calculated a range from 45-74 (absolute loudest I could tolerate for one of my loudest songs) db for my Sennheiser HD 25-1 IIs. I use an iPhone 4S though, but I can't find the voltage at the moment, so the numbers could be skewed a bit.
    caliskimmer, Dec 27, 2011
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  2. tinyman392 Super Moderator

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    Congrats on not harming your ears. :) I applaud you for that lol.
    tinyman392, Dec 27, 2011
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  3. Indestructible Banned

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    Maybe, just maybe, this was not meant is not a review.
    Indestructible, Dec 27, 2011
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  4. iBenji Well-Known Member

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    Nice thread! Im gonna find out my level later, it cant be too high though. its about half way turned up on my ipod/ipad using apple headphones, no louder for me though
    iBenji, Dec 27, 2011
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  5. tinyman392 Super Moderator

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    Apple earbuds have no sensitivity rating... So you'll have to take a stab at some random number between 100 and 110 (averages of some headphones). Apple IEMs do have all ratings though.

    Typically half way is ~90dB.
    tinyman392, Dec 27, 2011
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  6. APV Well-Known Member

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    If I remember right, the iPhone 4s has louder sound output though, so I think some of the numbers are a bit skewed...
    APV, Jan 5, 2012
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  7. tinyman392 Super Moderator

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    Yeah, it should put out more power, but you'd have to measure that yourself :p
    tinyman392, Jan 5, 2012
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  8. thechicken Member

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    on the 3GS, using the apple headphones, the first notch up from zero was too loud for me! And you can't make it any quieter between the first notch and mute :( so i refrain from headphones.
    thechicken, Jan 22, 2012
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  9. tinyman392 Super Moderator

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    There's a tweak called "Step Up" or "StepUp", it allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the volume buttons.
    tinyman392, Jan 23, 2012
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  10. thechicken Member

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    like if I slide the volume thingy between the first notch and zero there is not quieter setting except for mute. it stays at that one notch volume even when moved slightly over
    thechicken, Jan 23, 2012
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