The Soundboks Rider: A Speaker for the Apocalypse? The recent review of the Soundboks Rider portable Bluetooth speaker by Harry Rabinowitz at WIRED highlights concerns about noise pollution and responsible sound levels.
The speaker's 118 decibel sound pressure level (dB SPL) is an impressive feat, but it also raises questions about what constitutes "too loud.
" While some may view this as a desirable feature, others see it as a problem that warrants attention.