L1 Loudness Behind: Difference between revisions

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 If you find the L1 systems too loud when placed behind you, consider using high-quality hearing protection. Putting them beside or ahead of you will make very little difference for frequencies up to 1000 Hz or the sensation of loudness.
-If you place the L1 beside you,
+If you place the L1 beside you, the sound is very little different from directly in front. This is great for monitoring if you are on a shallow stage.
-However, behind the L1 system, the sound will sound muffled because the mid-high frequencies are more directional than the lows.
+Behind the L1 system, the sound will sound muffled because the mid-high frequencies are more directional than the lows. In testing (below) the difference was about 3 dB SPL (Sound Pressure Level). Note: A change of 3 dB is accepted as the smallest difference in level that is easily heard by most listeners listening to speech or music. It is a slight increase or decrease in volume<ref> [https://www.e2s.com/references-and-guidelines/db-decibel-ratings db Decibel Ratings]</ref>.