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crosbyman
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    quote NJ-boatbuilder57:

    Well, yes & no. Hearing is logarithmic. While 3db is a doubling (or halving) in mathematically-calculated change of level, the perception of doubling (or halving) of acoustical loudness is 10db.

    (former sound engineer here….)

    well of course I was talking logarithmic stuff 🙄 since our hears all vary in perception with age and …wax content 😆

    http://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/dB.htm#log

    (former Telco transmission man here …)

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