Here's a short read on hearing damage that I think is interesting. I also just today spoke with an older fellow who said his hearing loss was from shooting guns (BANG!) w/o protection while hunting.

Crank it up!

Gene

I think that page oversimplifies things. While it explains that the peaks are a large part of what causes damage, there still are peaks at concerts which can definitely cause hearing damage. Especially if the output is clipped (which happens a lot in clubs, etc...), there is a lot of higher frequency content generated and your ears are subjected to the more damaging high frequency sounds.

There's also the fact that factory workers work at their jobs in that environment 8 hours a day, 5 days a week (a very long exposure time) - which that article doesn't mention as one of the main factors of their loss in hearing. (Aside from the comparison between them and concert-goers)

I still recommend people to not listen to music at high levels for long periods of time.

[ May 25, 2004, 09:30 PM: Message edited by: hobbes26 ]

I've lost some hearing thanks to my setup. Now I keep the music just a little over a wisper in hopes for my hearing to heal and fully restore.

usually you can go to a rock concert and hear 150 db but in open air, you come out ok usualy. it's when your driving down the road listening to 135+ db with the windows up and you pressurize the cabin that you get quicker hearing loss. all in all hearinf loss happens alot. i know i got a bad ear now from a demo vehicle a few years ago. It was off i sat in it and when the guy turned it on, the volume was set all the way up. but by then it was too late. i now suffer from pain in one ear(only when it gets too loud and mainly highs.

protect your hearing.

[ May 26, 2004, 10:28 AM: Message edited by: Team Shadow ]

I've experienced more hearing loss from playing on stages where the other musicians couldn't pick out their own instrument or voice and had the monitors cranked. That or drummers who don't understand the concept of anything less than full volume.

Low frequencies are generally not as damaging to your ears (although they have other consequences on the body). High frequencies are more damaging.

Once your hearing has been damaged it will not fix itself.

Sorry...and take it from someone who works at a hearing aid clinic - - PROTECT YOUR HEARING - - -

Where can I go to get a hearing test done, like what we had back in grade 1?

I am really concerned, I just want to see how bad my hearing really is.

Go to any hearing clinic in your area.
It could cost you between $0.00 - $50.00

Whera abouts are you located, I could give you teh name of a local clinic. (and the test will be a bit more comprehensive than the grade 1 test)

Burnaby BC.