What is the dB reduction?- I don't see it on the package anywhere.
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All it says is MAX on the top. I wear them because my husband snores. It doesn't block the noise out entirely when he is snoring his loudest but it helps to cut down on the dbs from him. I have worn E Plugs for 20 years and cannot sleep without them. Hope this helps PS you can still hear if someone talks to you (for small children)
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dB reduction stands for dB=decibel. The reduction of noise level or reduction of dB/decibles. Also interchangeable with NRR=noice reduction rating. The Howard Leight ear plugs have a rating of NRR 33. Foam ear plugs are found at sporting good stores with a NRR of 32. The higher the NRR #, the better the dB of noise reduction. So, the Howard Leight foam ear plugs have a 33, a better reduction of noise.
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Abby,These ear plugs are listed as NRR 33 which is the dB number you're looking for (the listing should read NRR 33 dB). NRR is the Noise Reduction Rating - the decibel (dB) reduction provided by a particular device.Keep in mind that the surrounding dB noise is not reduced by the dB rating of the device. I don't know why it's done this way, but there is a formula to calculate the noise reduction provided by the device: (NRR - 7) / 2. So for these particular earplugs, (33-7) / 2 = 13. This means the surrounding dB noise is reduced by 13 decibels.Hope this helps! I find these ear plugs to be very comfortable. Abby,These ear plugs are listed as NRR 33 which is the dB number you're looking for (the listing should read NRR 33 dB). NRR is the Noise Reduction Rating - the decibel (dB) reduction provided by a particular device.Keep in mind that the surrounding dB noise is not reduced by the dB rating of the device. I don't know why it's done this way, but there is a formula to calculate the noise reduction provided by the device: (NRR - 7) / 2. So for these particular earplugs, (33-7) / 2 = 13. This means the surrounding dB noise is reduced by 13 decibels.Hope this... » Read More Abby,These ear plugs are listed as NRR 33 which is the dB number you're looking for (the listing should read NRR 33 dB). NRR is the Noise Reduction Rating - the decibel (dB) reduction provided by a particular device.Keep in mind that the surrounding dB noise is not reduced by the dB rating of the device. I don't know why it's done this way, but there is a formula to calculate the noise reduction provided by the device: (NRR - 7) / 2. So for these particular earplugs, (33-7) / 2 = 13. This means the surrounding dB noise is reduced by 13 decibels.Hope this helps! I find these ear plugs to be very comfortable. « Show Less
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I've been wonder this very same thing and thought I would provide a link to the article regarding not using the subwoofer port. I'm not sure if I understand it, but here it is : http://www.polkaudio.com/education/article.php?id=19
2016511
Because below 30 db is too low to be worth measuring as it would be getting close to silence. Above 90 db for extended time is what is of concern regarding potential hearing loss.
808698
I agree with K.Mitchell. I also bought a couple of albums at 192kHz/24bit and was extremely disappointed when I A/B them against files that were ripped from my CDs. Total waste of money I actually deleted the files.
2171953
I haven't noticed loss of volume or quality. If there is any it must be very, very small.
163548
Package says 100dB, just got it and haven't tried it yet, will write review later.
1349048
I measured it once with a meter... I can't remember all that well (measured it when I got it last year).... I think it is around 80-85 dba within 1 meter of the unit (according to my decibel measuring device)...... but certainly less in the fuel conservation mode.... it is not too bad.... similar to most units ... maybe more but not as much as some of the older units... I like it and I am always concerned about the dba....
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I geuss when they list a product discontinude there probly is a good reason for it. I also have a practicly new pioneer reciever and am getting no sound from my subwoofer. Buyer Beware!
1339923
No idea. At least, I never figured it out. The sound bar is about the worst conceived pieces of hardware I have encountered in a while. Avoid it.
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Average of 32 db across the band. Some freq. have higher or lower db reduction.
671490
I just bought a DB30K player. I freaked out when I saw your post. What LFE issue are you talking about and how will it affect a novice user?Michael
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I don't know either for sure, but if you want to bi-amp and remove the internal x-over would mean that you have an external x-over. This sounds kind of strange to me. I had mine bi-amped and also tried bi-wired, but didn't hear a difference. I'm no audiophile, but got fairly good equipment and with the efficiency of the Klipsch you won' t have a big issue anyway.
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I'm not sure how it works... but when I switch channels my receiver shows how it adjusts such as -3db or +2 db to even it out. There's also 3 kinds of night mode: low, medium, and high that could also help.Actually I just looked at it... it says "Dialog Norm" then it lists the dB adjustment.Edit: I finally had a chance to look around at it. I guess it is only on the 876 and 906. I guess I never realized the volume difference since most of the time I skip commercials since I use a DVR. Sorry for the trouble man.
1722785
Has anyone tried this that can verify whether the volume is reduced with 2 speakers?
1069361
I contacted Boston Acoustics to get the real scoop. I was told that a B suffix on a BA product indicated a refurbished unit. I said that I did not think that Amazon would charge a premium for a refurbished unit. No response. I'm still confused but seriously considering a Zvox 555 instead - also offerred by Amazon.
1137200
I don't know what a db meter is, but I don't think so as I have read the manual and don't remember seeing anything about it.
1615385
I have not notice a decrease in audio. If anything it would be less than 10%