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janiam
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Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 11:58 am:    Edit Post
Hi, does raising tv or radio volume cause a significant encrease in power consumption? I mean, i totally understand how that can wear down batteries, but would constantly playing my televion on full volume significantly affect the electricity bill?
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budget minded
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Username: Cheapskate

Post Number: 145
Registered: Mar-04
Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 04:45 pm:    Edit Post
of course it does.

every time you raise your volume just 3 decibles, you need to double your amplifier's power. the higher the volume level, the greater the power consumption. at 100 watts... 3 more decibles requires 100 watts.

the cost increase to your power bill at higher volumes shouldn't really be that significant though unless you're listening to 5 channels at ear splitting levels all day every day.

most of your music listening is probably only 1-10 watts with full power only at brief peaks.
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