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Re: P.S.

Sound at that level risks permanent loss of hearing due to damage to the fine hairs which transmit sound in the inner ear. Unfortunately, many people have exposed themselves to sound at that level and higher over extended periods. The process is irreversable and there are no known cures. Despite what I've read others post here, the SPL of a 100 piece symphony orchestra playing at full volume (fff) rarely goes over 100 db in the audience.

Here is a calculator which will help determine the maximum SPL for a given speaker, available amplifier power, and listening distance.

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