Generally, every increase of 10 dB doubles the perceived loudness (adds a factor of 2 to the sone rating). Decibel vs. Sone Comparison Sound Source Approximate Decibels (dB) Perceived Loudness (Sones) Quiet Library Standard Refrigerator Normal Conversation Heavy Traffic / Hair Dryer Food Blender Jet Takeoff / Industrial Machinery 110–120 dB 128–256 sones Analyzing a Sound Level of 175 Sones

: "Song 175" is a designation used by music historians and podcasters to categorize influential tracks, such as "Everyday People" by Sly and the Family Stone or Iron & Wine's "Each Coming Night" .

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Generally, every increase of 10 dB doubles the perceived loudness (adds a factor of 2 to the sone rating). Decibel vs. Sone Comparison Sound Source Approximate Decibels (dB) Perceived Loudness (Sones) Quiet Library Standard Refrigerator Normal Conversation Heavy Traffic / Hair Dryer Food Blender Jet Takeoff / Industrial Machinery 110–120 dB 128–256 sones Analyzing a Sound Level of 175 Sones

: "Song 175" is a designation used by music historians and podcasters to categorize influential tracks, such as "Everyday People" by Sly and the Family Stone or Iron & Wine's "Each Coming Night" .