Does anyone else with a deep voice struggle to talk loud enough?

inspiredshane · 2018-11-18T18:05:15+00:00

It’s actually more common than you think. Bass actually takes a lot more energy to produce a set Db level than midrange does. That’s why audio equipment has a “response range” and we use EQ. You could perceive that you’re speaking normally, and hear yourself just fine because the waves are getting to your ears through the reverberations coming through you physical body. But because of the unique properties of low frequencies, other people might not understand what you’re saying. That’s why people tend to spike in volume when they use “Dad Voice”.

You ever talk to someone who’s hard of hearing, and have to repeat yourself because you weren’t speaking louder than you feel is normal and speaking directly at the person?

If you’re voice is low enough in timbre, then you feel that way all the time.

The only way around it is to constantly use “Dad Voice” even though it feels weird at first.

FanaticMind · 2018-11-18T20:06:09+00:00

All the goddamn time. Atleast I'm not the only one.

HurricaneHugues · 2018-11-19T06:02:50+00:00

Yeah, my voice is very deep, masculine, and powerful. People compliment me on it all the time saying I have a classic radio voice, and that I should do audio books or voice overs. Usually when I speak I attract a lot of attention because of my voice, so I try to speak a little lower to keep my conversations private when Im in public. It's bad for regular conversations, as sometimes people ask me to repeat myself, but it's great for when I'm flirting with a girl in we are in each other's spaces. Had a deep voice since I was 11 or 12.

yuyuyuy6 · 2018-11-19T20:41:02+00:00

Literally me. I have one of the deepest voices you'll hear, along with a masculine accent, and I find it works either very well or very crap.

When I'm in a quiet environment my voice commands attention and respect and if I'm with a girl I find it turns them on very easily.

However, the downside is when I'm in a loud environment. For example, if I'm in a bar where there is loud music/bass, then my voice just doesn't cut through so there's no point in me talking. Even if I'm standing right next to a friend they can only make out the odd word and it usually leads to an awkward nod, as if they've pretended to understand me. I also find if I'm with a group of energetic people with higher pitched voices then sometimes I can come across serious even though I'm upbeat.

mcs007 · 2018-11-18T21:20:21+00:00

I think RSD Jeffy actually has a program for this. You can find some of his free videos on YouTube with enough info to help with this. I used what I found to help myself, but I still struggle sometimes. Also i noticed when I go on a nofap streak my voice actually gets deeper and louder.

kyzen142 · 2018-11-21T01:38:55+00:00

Yeah when you talk with a deep voice your throat lets out more air than necessary try yelling out Oi like the British you notice your throat uses air coming out more effectively.

Alpha27145 · 2018-11-18T17:58:50+00:00

I have a similar feeling but it’s not a struggle for me. It’s just something that is

Notsouh78 · 2018-11-18T18:18:49+00:00

Yes, you struggle with it, but you learn to live with it. More a gift than a curse.

SoulOf1Lion · 2018-11-18T18:36:28+00:00

yep

randarrow · 2018-11-18T20:01:55+00:00

Yes, mom always got onto me for being too loud. Now I kind of blame her for my quiet/squeaky voice.

[deleted] · 2018-11-18T22:10:02+00:00

Absolutely

hb76356 · 2018-11-19T02:17:59+00:00

Definitely, I find myself leaning into people when I'm talking. My voice just doesn't carry. I thought I was the only one!

zielkarz · 2018-11-19T06:11:47+00:00

That's interesting. I have a deep voice but I tend to talk louder than most people

DropDeadTyrant · 2018-11-18T18:11:29+00:00

i have a fairly deep voice, but most of the time i talk in a higher pitch because I notice people tense up when I speak in my natural voice.

Title	Does anyone else with a deep voice struggle to talk loud enough?
Author	AntiSharp
Upvotes	19
Comments	26
Date	November 18, 2018 5:39 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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