This alarm has loudness of 87dB at 8" from ear. The only others providing this info are 85dB and 76.9dB. Why complaints about loudness here?
1000420
I did not have an issue with loudness. There is a volume control to adjust it up and down.
1984526
I think the speaker is just below the sensor on the front. Perhaps that is where you would apply something. I'm still trying to wrap my head around wanting to muffle an alarm. Isn't the point of an alarm to be loud?
317594
The description is a little deceptive. 139db at 6 inches, 115 at 6 feet. Extremely loud either way but not 139db at a useful range.
1145280
because this is a 12 inch sub.. It will produce the lower frequencies more easily and clearly than an 8 inch at modeate volume.. My unit has performed well..
643333
There is a gradual volume control that allows loud to soft. You also have about 25 different alarm sounds to choose from. Works great. Also the base and sensor can be 100 feet apart and still work. I have tried others and recommend this one!
992430
Alarm delays are generally pre-programmed, and non-adjustable as such, in these type (inexpensive) systems; As for the decibel rating, it is rated at 80db - which, by alarm standards, is somewhat on the low side!
1868705
It is very loud, almost scary loud. It will wake you but keep those batteries fresh so that the alarm will do its thing. If batteries weak, the alarm is short and also weak
2193367
My alarm gets progressively louder the longer it on. After about 1 minute it's very loud. So I haven't set the loudness.
279385
It happened I have a sound level meter. I measured it by simulating the distance between the hairdryer and my ear, it measured around 70 to 74. If I point directly at the vent, it rised closed to 80 db. But remind you the noise is soft lower pitch, not like those cheaper ones as if you are hearing a siren!
707666
The alarm is not quiet. You can hear it quite well. The clock itself is quiet. You can't hear the ticking like you can in some other noisy ones. And I am very happy about that!
1360150
I don't think it is. I use the alarm in my classroom, and it reaches over the voices of 30+ students so it is quite loud. Still, I personally do not find it jarring.
1845734
The audible tone/beep is fairly loud, though not obnoxious. I think it's loudness will depend entirely on its location. Under a cushion, for example will have the expected muting effect. In most situations you will find the alarm sufficient, from my experience.
334839
I just measured with sound meter lite app on my phone and it was 87 decibals. It showed hair dryers can be up to 90 so guess it isn't as loud as others might be. I have ringing in my ears so I'm more sensitive to loud sounds. It is a great hair dryer.
1330190
There are only two settings, one is not to bad and the other is very loud. It's sort of similar to the tone used by Emergency Broadcast System on TV. I've read that you can put tape over the speaker to tone it down further if you need to, but the low setting works fine for me. If you using it as a predator alarm, don't face it towards the food pail or rats will keep you up all night until you can get them under control too...
2143954
Looks like there is a place on the back of alarm for a speaker but honestly this is one loud alarm. My husband wears hearing aids and has never had a problem hearing this alarm on the high setting. We actually bought this alarm for much the same reason ( so we could hear someone coming up the long driveway when we were in the pool) and have loved it! Bought it 3+ years ago and have never had any trouble with it
502619
The alarm is loud inside the home. Not so loud outside. Having ongoing issues with the base sensing one door alarm & it on & off it flashes at the base. Going to try adding another signal enhancer. Already added one.
683999
As far as how loud it is in DB levels, I'm sorry I can't help you. Maybe Barnett can give you the info.