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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.

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 ...

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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 ...