Loud, Not Harsh: LUFS Targets vs. Perceived Loudness
You’ve probably noticed it: some tracks mastered at -10 LUFS sound smoother than others mastered at -12 LUFS. On paper, the louder one should feel more aggressive — but in practice, it often doesn’t. The difference comes down to crest factor, …
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You’ve probably noticed it: some tracks mastered at -10 LUFS sound smoother than others mastered at -12 LUFS. On paper, the louder one should feel more aggressive — but in practice, it often doesn’t. The difference comes down to crest factor, spectral balance, and ear-sensitive frequency ranges.
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