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Forum: Speed Limits 02-10-2006, 09:43 AM
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Posted By Dave R
Ugh, I hate to beat a dead horse but the human...

Ugh, I hate to beat a dead horse but the human dynamic range of hearing is 120 to 130 dB. 6 dB is only 5% of 120 dB. Personally, I think a 5% increase in noise is pretty minor.
Forum: Speed Limits 02-09-2006, 01:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,335
Posted By Dave R
I think OSHA states 90 dB is damaging if...

I think OSHA states 90 dB is damaging if sustained for more than 8 hours. 88 dB for the amount of time you'd typically spend behind a loud boat is no more than "annoying". Hearing damage is not going...
Forum: Speed Limits 02-08-2006, 02:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,335
Posted By Dave R
I disagree. 88 dB is 6 dB louder than 82 dB,...

I disagree. 88 dB is 6 dB louder than 82 dB, that's it. I agree that the power density of the sound is 4 times higher at +6 dB, but humans don't hear power density in a linear fashion, hence the need...
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