I love music and I love it LOUD. What do I do to protect my hearing so I can still listen in 30 years?

Question

I am 16 and go to concerts fairly often.

Answer 1

You can get custom earplugs made that will hardly show, they will fit deep into your ear and match your skin tone. An Ear Nose and Throat doctor can make them. You can also get clear ones from most any drug store, they're moldable putty you shape them to your ear, not too expensive or noticeable.

I'm a musician and I had two teacher back in college that had significant hearing loss, one was in his 30s and was a jazz musician (not known for it's loudness) he wore custom earplugs to every gig he did. The other was a band conductor and had lost his hearing from standing in front of a loud wind band for over 30 years. So believe me, it doesn't have to be that loud for hearing loss to happen. If your ears are ringing, you've had some damage.

Answer 2

The only thing you can do is preserve what you have. You can't get your hearing back, so unless you think hearing aids are cool I suggest you do the following. 1- Turn it down! When your at home or in a car keep the volume low. It should be at a level where nobody has to yell to get your attention. They may have to raise their voice a little, but thats fine. 2- Earplugs are the magic word! When you go to a concert wear earplugs. It may muffle things a bit, but you won't be as deaf as your friends in 30 years. I suggest the ones swimmers use. They allow for pressure change among other things. However, a really good set of foam ones will do the trick for a while. Their effectiveness will decrease over time though. 3- If earplugs are too uncool for you then your best option is to stay away from the speakers. Look for 'em before the concert starts and be aware of how close you are. If possible don't get to close to them. Thats all I can think to help you out. Hope you aren't deaf in 20 years, 'cause hearing loss can happen quick!

Answer 3

wear ear plugs at the concert. that's the only thing that's going to save your hearing. don't worry about being "cool" worry about being 25 and deaf.

i worked at venue for a few years, and at first i never wore ear plugs. after a few weeks, and a constant ringing, i wised up.

you can still hear the music, and if you're close enough to the stage, you will feel it as well.

Answer 4

Either fork over the buck for some Boze noise reduction headphones or ask for them as a present. The knock the volume down to safe levels but preserve all the fidelity. They are also great for sleeping on airplanes. You can use them to completely cancel all noise..

Answer 5

Look at where the speakers are in whatever venue you are in. Go to the middle of where the sounds criss-cross. Voila!
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Answer 6

Foam ear plugs work well. You can get them at most drug stores. They're soft and comfortable and they reduce the sound level enough to save your hearing.

Answer 7

Ear plugs. You can still hear the band very well, but it won't hurt your ears.

Answer 8

I know lots of people that where earplugs at concerts.

Answer 9

Turn the music down

Answer 10

wear ear plugs that way its not as loud