Loudness is purely the strength of the sound wave - known as its amplitude. The loudness you perceive is a mix of perception and psychology. Decibels (dB) are a measure of the level of sound. Decibels operate on a logarithmic scale (not linear).
Sound Wavelength and LoudnessHave you ever had trouble locating a sound? Maybe your phone in another room? Your hearing plays a large role in how you detect and locate sounds, called localisation.
Localisation - identifying where sound comes fromA great presentation on 5 ways to listen better by Julian Treasure illuminates issues of our evolving decline in listening skills
Listening better in a noisy worldGuitar teacher Jeff who teaches Guitar Lessons Gold Coast advises getting good quality speakers and audio system.
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