If i listen to music loud, would it effect my ears?

Question

On my ipod, i usually play the music loud...my sister says that if i keep playing it loud it will make my hearing worse, so is it true?

Answer 1

this is absolutely true. Music, noise and sound are measured in units called decibels, written db for short. They measure the sound intensity.
Normal conversation ( 3 feet away from your speech partner) registers at 60 db. Inside a car in city traffic registers at 85 db. Riding in a subway car, 100 db.
The boiler shop 130 db, the maximum allowed by law. You get the idea.
If you keep the intensity ( the loudness) up too high, it will start to batter your poor ear drums to a pulp. They will no longer be able to pick up sounds like a whisper, and certain ranges of sound ( high or low) will go missing. this is as true in your local disco as it is for listening with earplugs at too high a volume.
There are too many young people who are going deaf as a result of noise abuse. do yourself a favor ( and may I add, those of outside your earplugs who don't necessarily like your music) and turn down the volume. If you find you can't hear your music while riding the bus, subway, or car, try practicing patience until you can get to an environment where you can. Minimum levels for residential areas at night 35 db.

Answer 2

It will cause hearing loss over time, You need to lower the volume and get used to it. I understand that loud music has a spell but the long term affects is not worth it just remember with age hearing diminishes without the help of loud sounds you will be grateful later in life you did turn down the volume.

Answer 3

Yes.
Prolonged periods of loud music will cause you to lose your hearing.
If you ever get that ringing sound in your ears, you have damaged your hearing.
Headphones are the worst way to listen to music, as you are not aware of the decibel level, whereas if you're in a nightclub you can physically feel bass lines and percussion.

Answer 4

its very true. i usually hav my ipod 3/4 of the way, and its only been about few months that iv been listening to it so loud, and its allready effecting my hearings..

Answer 5

Yes. The higher the decibel level, eventually, as you get older you'll hear ringing in your ears, even when you're in a quiet surrounding. That's not good.

Answer 6

Yes, your hearing will become less sensitive. Most my friends experience it. Just make sure the music is enough to be heard, not louder than that.

Answer 7

Yeah it will. I'm not sure on this, but isn't there the 60/60 rule? Dont listen at more than 60% volume for more than 60 minutes

Answer 8

Yes it is, I have permanent damage because of loud concerts in my youth. It doesn't take much and deafness sucks. You can't hear people who speak softly and they think you're rude and stupid.

Answer 9

uhm yeah dude. anything loud is going to have an affect on your ears. but to hell with it. you wont need your ears when youre old.

Answer 10

I got a song you REALLY need to listen to. It's Bill Engvall's "Here's Your Sign". Listen to it however loud you want until you get the message :-) have a nice day :-D