Oh no! @keith_correa ! What have you done!!!130db is the equivalent of a military jet aircraft take-off from an aircraft carrier with afterburner at 50 feet.
You're telling us you listen (occasionally?) at these levels? Right!
Do you have any neighbours left? In the stadium neighbouring yours?
Deafness, tinnitus and the invisible toll of loud music
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keith_correa
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What, what, what?
He loves cats and often puts them among the pigeons
liverpool_for_life
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No idea why the poster in question won’t divulge his equipment, but based on his listening levels and that they’re pro-audio, I’d wager it’s the Alcons.
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prateekatasniya
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Even JBL pro or QSC can produce that levels.
liverpool_for_life
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It's my wager though
. I see the poster in question as unlikely to own the JBL Pro or QSC. My bet is still on the Alcons.
prateekatasniya
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130dBA induces hearing loss in 1 minute 53 seconds as per research.
Decadent_Spectre
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Because I'd rather people's responses are based on the contents of my post and not my equipment.
RajithKumar
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I have read that there are different frequencies weighting for measurements
A weighted ,C weighted & Z weighted.( See below links)
www.noisemeters.asia
I have seen some people on abroad forums listening upto 141db levels ( probably the LFE ). Definitely one should have very much capable system to achieve such thing without distortion .Even if they achieve ,Not sure how they manage such levels for hearing.
A weighted ,C weighted & Z weighted.( See below links)
Frequency Weightings - A-Weighted, C-Weighted or Z-Weighted
A description of the frequency weightings used for sound level meters - A-Weighted, C-Weighted or Z-Weighted.
www.noisemeters.asia
I have seen some people on abroad forums listening upto 141db levels ( probably the LFE ). Definitely one should have very much capable system to achieve such thing without distortion .Even if they achieve ,Not sure how they manage such levels for hearing.
@sumitkpandit, a part response to your post:
I upgraded the audio system in my car a couple of years ago.
one of the best investments I did while doing this was to first install layers of good quality insulation all over the bottom of the passenger compartment, wall separating the engine, and doors. This immediately cut noise and made the cabin quieter and consequently I can play music at lower listening levels with satisfying quality.
Sound insulation may be more expensive than turning up the volume to cut the noise, but in the long run I think it could be a better solution.
yes, he has done it again !!!
It’s the same attention seeking pattern we have seen before in any thread he participates in.
It goes like this.
He will make an outrageous comment in a thread
Everyone following the thread is outraged, provoked.
Some reply, mocking, or questioning the absurdity of his post, others question the obvious lack of logic etc
He responds defiantly, never admitting he could be mistaken, this continues for several pages.
The whole thread is now his….he owns it….mission accomplished. (Picture him rubbing his hands in glee)
At some point the mods lose patience and close the thread.
He waits for the next opportunity.
Attention seeking behaviour is. Imminent in young children.
I am sure there is a term for this in adulthood.
He may not be aware of this pattern of behaviour himself.
The best and most respectful response to this kind of behaviour is to assess his comment on its merits.
If it’s obviously absurd, provocative and attention seeking, best not to respond.
Definitely do not respond with insults
If it adds value, or seeks to learn etc: respond if you can help out.
Pls dont disturb me, I have just crossed the Kepler's belt and on my way to interstellar space. I am going to go straight to middle of our galaxy inside the kernel of the black hole there and then soon return home with some kind of powers beyond human capability. I have also just watched matrix resurrections trailer. Pls do enjoy that till i am back.
Decadent_Spectre
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I wonder why so many people on this forum make assumptions quite readily. I'd like to see how mods respond to this but I don't believe in "reporting" posts like others here.
Thanks Nitin. I think it’s fair to say we all (everyone on this forum) are united by our appreciation of music and auditory experiences. We owe it to ourselves to take utmost care of our ….personal equipment.
I mostly listen to music while working and at 40 dBA. Above 55dBA is too loud for me to listen within the same room.
But I have to go through lot of Teams /Google meet calls, which will be much louder than my music listening levels. One good thing is that now I don't use headphones like I used to do earlier while connecting to meetings using mobile phones. I used to get headaches by the end of the day because of that.
But I have to go through lot of Teams /Google meet calls, which will be much louder than my music listening levels. One good thing is that now I don't use headphones like I used to do earlier while connecting to meetings using mobile phones. I used to get headaches by the end of the day because of that.
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SRI 420
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Thank you for starting this thread, this will help us in listening to our music safely and in a better way. The experiences shared by many members are very helpful too.“…When being sonically bombarded (with music), you don’t have the bandwidth to be distracted by negative or unwanted thoughts. You’re in a heightened state that feels detached from prior context, which makes immersing yourself in sound an unparalleled method of release….”
Unfortunately for us, there is an overlap between pleasurable loudness and dangerous loudness, so while music at a higher volume sounds better, it comes with a neurological toll. With higher volumes, we get increased enjoyment, but also harm the cells in our ear that respond to sound, which once damaged malfunction and are irreplaceable.
The effect of excessive sound is common to anyone who’s come home from a night out to find their ears still ringing long after the music’s stopped. That internal siren is called tinnitus and is the sensation of the hair cells responsible for processing pitch misfiring after sufficient wear and tear. Tinnitus, both short-term and more permanent, and hearing loss are common byproducts of listening at unsafe levels….
…stress, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive impairment are all possible results of undue time spent under auditory strain (be it from music or other environmental noise like freeways, aircrafts, or power tools).”
“Turn Down for What”—The Invisible Toll of Music That’s Too Loud - By Pranav Trewn - Behavioral Scientist
Most of us don’t know how loud is too loud, and it’s hurting our health.behavioralscientist.org
Thanks once again.
prateekatasniya
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I believe, I have basic knowledge about human body( being a doctor) and audio( being a THX professional)
Decadent_Spectre
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You said I may have hearing loss, I said you don't have knowledge about me, my statement holds true, regardless of your profession. You should carefully read my post.
I think everyone should be careful in not reading those posts. Those dont any value to thread or in general, ironically they seem to suggest that 120db is very normal listening level for any person and anyone following that could lead himself to serious ear damage.
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