Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

Decibels (dB) are a unit for measuring sound. Since sound reproduction is critical for the home theater experience, it's ...

Some common sounds listed by their decibel level: 0 The quietest sound you can hear 30 Whispering 60 Normal conversation 70 Recommended listening level (50 percent volume on Apple iPod with earbuds) ...

Due to its large dynamic range, the decibel is a useful unit of measure and is used in various applications, mainly in the ...

It almost seems like another age, but a common complaint of office workers was that the modern open-plan office was too noisy to get anything done. The constant hubbub of chatter, machinery, and ...