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Old 04-13-2008, 01:17 PM
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Default Re: New Stebel 300 Hz Truck Horn

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Originally Posted by awesomebase View Post
Just wanted to make a correction... a 3dB increase = approximately double the volume (1.99526 to be exact), not 10. So, in fact you already are getting double the volume since your increase was from 114 to 117 dBs...
Another correction...
A 3db increase requires twice the power and is only an incremental adjustment in perceived loudness - 9-10 db is considered 'doubling' loudness.
Many get this confused, and most manufacturers use that confusion to sell products.
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