No, 70dB is a vacuum cleaner level noise. 60dB is not a single conversation, more like a restaurant full of people. But most importantly, perceived volume is h

No, 70dB is a vacuum cleaner level noise. 60dB is not a single conversation, more like a restaurant full of people. But most importantly, perceived volume is highly relative. In a noisy urban environment that god-awful drivetone might not horrible, but it still has to be noticeable. After all, the busy urban environment is exactly where it's theoretically supposed to be helping people notice the car! But how about when someone is driving through their suburban condo complex coming home after a late night of work?