"It's like we're living in a prison in our own yard, in our own house."
  • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Not at the range of things under 70 decibels.

    Decibel scale is logarithmic, so down at around the 60 level, the difference between 30 and 60 is basically the difference between a normal conversation and someone whispering.

    • wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Maybe I just lived in a poorly insulated house, because I swear I could hear outside as plainly with the windows closed as if they were open.

      It was an old house, mind. Also drafty…