Conclusions
Of the selected criteria, it was found that the German
criterion, DIN 45680, performed best as a predictor of
noise nuisance due to entertainment music. The
strongest statistical relationship between the objective
and subjective assessment levels was found when using
the 1/3 octave bandwidth analysis element of the IOA
Good Practice Guide on the control of noise from
Pubs and Clubs – Draft Annex 2.
It was recognised that the statistical validity of the
results may be limited due to a relatively small sample size. Nevertheless the results indicated likely trends
and may contribute to further research toward the
development of a scientifically robust assessment
criterion for entertainment music.