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60dB is quite tame, just measured my AC and it's 55dB. Try closing the window?
Decibels are a logarithmic scale. Each step is an increase by a power of ten.
So the difference between 55 and 60 is far larger than it it would initially seem
60dB is like a constant conversation happening by your ear, non stop, and at a constant shrill frequency. A person shouldn't have to significantly alter their lifestyle to accommodate a blight on humanity that's also destroying the environment.
Wow, you have no idea of how decibel works do you?
The decibel scale is not linear, it is logarithmic.
The power of a sound at 60dB is about 3 times that of a sound at 55dB.
[EDIT]
Corrected my estimate based on correct data in the comments.
Apparently you have no idea either. 60dB is almost double from 55dB, not 5x. If you account for ear perception it's close to 1.5x.
I have updated my comment, with correct data, you are still wrong, but less wrong. As 60dB is about 3 times louder than 55dB.
I am sorry for the confusion.
A difference of 5dB is a factor of 3.1x. (i.e., Square root of 10.)
Ah, that is what I missed!
5 times? Stop speaking out of your arse.
Look up what logarithmic means next time
I know exactly what logarithmic means. Saying it's a 5x increase is factually incorrect.
I have since updated my comment with actually helpful comments, for future reference, if you complain about someone being wrong, it is quite helpful to include the change you wish to make and why it should be made.
Technically correct because we haven't solved for x yet.
I think the issue with most datacenters is the frequency, not necessarily the noise level. A low hum that permeates everything, even if it's not "loud" can become debilitating.
They should make fun noises at the data center. I don't like the thought Rhythm Nation or whatever was the only song that can break hard drives, try with everything until the hum stops (or at least sounds more expensive).
If they can hum at us, we should be able to hum back.
Why should I have to keep my windows closed to dull the constant noise?
Where does lemmy find these people!?
Reddit?
I don't think Lemmy finds people, but people find Lemmy 🤣
....why the hell is your AC screeching, though? You should fix that immediately it's not normal.