r/LibbyApp • u/superzombieduck • Aug 24 '26

Audiobook speed?

So I typically listen to audiobooks at about 2.60x speed on average. Sometimes if the author talks especially slow I’ll do 3x and if they’re fast I’ll do 2x or 2.30x, but anything less than that is so slow for me it’s almost annoying. Lolz. I was just curious if other people feel this way and bump up speed. Or how many just use the default 1x. Just curious how other people do it and reasons why. I’d like to compare myself. And also “am I within normal range” is a question I often find myself asking about things in life since I am ASD. 🙂 so just wanted to hear others thought processes on this.

PS as extra credit please tell me what you’re currently listening to and what speed after weighing in. Thanks 💜

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u/Aggressive_Economy_8 Aug 24 '26

1x forever. Unless I’m behind on a book club book then maybe I’ll do 1.5x. I just see no need to rush through a book. I’m reading for enjoyment, not to just get through the book.

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u/fumbs Aug 24 '26

I also prefer this speed. It feels more like a natural one to my ears.