sone
/səʊn
/noun
A unit of subjective loudness, equal to 40 phons.Technically, one sone equals a 1-khz tone at 40 dB SPL (Sound Pressure Level)....
- At the quieter end of the spectrum, you'll find ones rated at a much quieter 2.5 sones, and the price goes up to about $100.
Origin
1930s: from Latin sonus 'a sound'.
Rhymes
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