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;Introduction
: This discussion pertains to using two {{L1}} systems with the same sound source ([[:Dual Mono]]). For a discussion about stereo see  [[Stereo / Mono / Distributed Systems]]
;What is the benefit of using two {{L1}} systems over one?
;What is the benefit of using two {{L1}} systems over one?
: You will get more coverage (based on the distance between the {{L1}} systems) and an increase in loudness (but not double the loudness)<ref name=loudness>[http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-levelchange.htm Loudness level gain volume perception dB factor volume conversion ...]</ref> .
: You will get more coverage (based on the distance between the {{L1}} systems) and an increase in loudness (but not double the loudness)<ref name=loudness>[http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-levelchange.htm Loudness level gain volume perception dB factor volume conversion ...]</ref> .
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; How much gain do you get when you run two {{L1}} systems with the same source?
; How much gain do you get when you run two {{L1}} systems with the same source?
: Short answer +3 dB
: Short answer: +3 dB in practice


; +6 dB in theory
; +6 dB in theory
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; Is +3 dB twice as loud?
; Is +3 dB twice as loud?
: No
: No
*Doubling the power (+3 dB)is '''not''' twice as loud.
*Doubling the power (+3 dB)is '''not''' twice as loud.
*A non-exact rule-of-thumb is that every 10 dB increase is a doubling of perceived loudness. <ref name=loudness></ref>  
*A non-exact rule-of-thumb is that every 10 dB increase is a doubling of perceived loudness. <ref name=loudness></ref>