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Understanding the intricacies of acoustic measurement reveals additional complications in these fan comparisons. Factors such as stadium architecture, fan proximity to the field, directional sound, and even conditions like wind play vital roles in how sound is distributed and perceived.
For example, the proximity of dedicated supporter sections—often the loudest groups in stadiums—can vary drastically from one stadium to another. As an illustration, the speaker highlights the challenges in ensuring consistent measurement distances; in one stadium, the measurement might be taken 50 meters from the organized fan section, while in another it could be 110 meters away. This variability raises concerns over the objectivity of the data being presented.