Perception of volume or the strength of sound is very subjective. We each have our own unique perception. What may seem loud to you may be too quiet for another.

We recommend you listen to The Listening Program at a level comfortable for you. Listening should never be uncomfortable or painful. However, you do need a sufficient level of volume in order to perceive the harmonic details in the music and sounds of nature, as well as the many sonic technologies.

Here is a simple check to make sure the volume is not too loud. With the program turned on, ask the listener a question. The listener should be able to hear without the speaker raising his voice.

Classical music and nature sounds have a wide dynamic range in their natural structure. When treated with technologies, such as filtration and audio bursting, these dynamics are intensified. These dynamics are an important sonic element; once you set your volume at the start of a segment you should leave it at that level for the duration of listening.