Decibels (dB) are a unit for measuring sound. Since sound reproduction is critical for the home theater experience, it's important to understand the meaning of decibels when it comes to music.

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

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From the Richter scale to sound pressure, many modern units utilize the logarithmic “base 10” system. But to many engineers, the decibel (dB) remains one of the trickiest concepts of test and ...

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When I adjust the volume on my reciever, I adjust it from -XX to something higher. What I'm wondering is, what is the reference of this scale? I thought perhaps 0dB would be the highest the volume ...