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Old 07-14-06, 10:04 AM   #3 (Link)
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Re: sub amplifier question...


When talking about power, 3dB represents a ratio of two to one or a doubling of power.

When talking about voltage, 6dB represents a ratio of two to one or a doubling of voltage.

When talking about Sound Pressure Level, 6dB represents a ratio of two to one or a doubling of sound pressure.

Interestingly, our perception of loudness is not the same as sound pressure level. Although the actual formulae is somewhat complex, as a rough rule of thumb, an increase of 10db SPL is perceived to be approximately twice as loud.

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