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For me personally, it doesn’t matter if the standard was revised or if it only applies to larger rooms, as it’s still the target I used, but as a general guideline, it’s good to know.
Something I’ve never really understood (maybe you can explain) is why does the same spl sound quieter in large rooms. Going strictly by the measured spl at my ear, shouldn’t 105db always sound like 105dB. I’ve heard the 75dB home reference before, but I’ve always calibrated for 85dB as 75dB doesn’t sound loud enough to me.
I don't know why the same SPL sounds louder in smaller rooms, not sure if it is reverb time or what. I wish I did. But the monitor calibration levels by room size from Mastering the Mix seem to give consistent volume for the room sizes. I use 74db for my desktop, 78-79 for my living room.