Blind testing a 48dB Dynamic Range

Change the target here:  36dB  42dB  48dB  54dB  60dB  66dB  72dB  78dB 

Purpose

This test will help you evaluate the masking effect of the ambient noise present in your listening room.

Files being tested

The first file tests the target (48 dB here) and plays noise at a full scale level followed by the same noise at 48 decibels below the full scale. The second one uses digital silence.

↓	↓
48dB	Mute

The Test

For each column, tick the appropriate radio button. When you have labeled all 10 files, click the "Submit" button to obtain your score. Reload the page as often as you want to perform new tests.

48dB
Mute

If you didn't pass this test with a score equal to 9 or higher, you possibly reached the limit of your listening environment.

External Links

• Room Acoustics and Noise Control