Abstract
The hypothesis that equal sensation levels (SL) of stimulation give rise to equivalent loudnesses in normal observers is disproven by showing that recruitment often occurs near threshold even in normal ears. Since neither constant sound pressure levels (SPL) nor constant SL's including 0 dB SL (threshold itself), can be assumed to produce equal loudness, it is suggested that observers be equated at the most comfortable listening level (MCL).
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