How loud is 88db??

3002 tii · 12-09-2008, 11:21 AM

I'm looking at an aftermarket exhaust and it's advertised as 88db at load. Wondering how loud that really is? I have no point of comparison. I know potential drone is a separate issue also but just wondering about the 88db part...

Bobbykurva · 12-09-2008, 04:01 PM

It's about this loud <scream>

Deda · 12-09-2008, 04:21 PM

very loud.

155MPH · 12-09-2008, 06:08 PM

anything over 85DB can cause hearing damage. So, LOUD!

jlstyle · 12-10-2008, 01:25 PM

88db is ricy loud IMO. Anywhere 83~86 is good for my taste.

thekurgan · 12-10-2008, 02:16 PM

Pretty good explanation here:

http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/GBSSC...nd/u11l2b.html

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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	very loud.
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jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	88db is ricy loud IMO. Anywhere 83~86 is good for my taste.
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