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The term typically denotes a revised calculation method or a modern sensor calibration standard. Older sone scales (e.g., Stevens' Mark VI or VII) have been updated to better align with ISO 532 (the international standard for calculating loudness). A “sone166 new” therefore means a measured loudness of 166 sones using the latest Zwicker or Moore-Glasberg loudness models, which account for human ear masking effects more accurately than legacy methods.
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