Hearing loss symptoms and recommendations for safe headphones based listening.
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Balancing Sound and Safety
In the vast expanse of online discussions, the topic of headphones often sparks heated debates. These portable audio companions have become an integral part of our lives, allowing us to immerse ourselves in music, podcasts, and audiobooks. But beneath the melodic surface lies a critical concern: the potential danger of listening at ear-splitting volumes.
The Deceptive Silence
Have you ever wondered why cranking up the volume on headphones doesn’t always feel as loud as it actually is? The answer lies in the absence of bodily vibrations. Unlike traditional speakers that reverberate through the air and resonate in our chests, headphones deliver sound directly to our ears. This proximity can deceive our perception, leading us to underestimate the actual sound pressure level (SPL).
The Perilous Threshold
Let’s talk numbers. Any noise exceeding 85 dB SPL is considered harmful to our delicate auditory system. But here’s the catch: prolonged exposure to lower levels can also wreak havoc. Even at seemingly moderate volumes, our inner ear’s hair cells are at risk. These tiny structures transmit electrical signals to our brain, and once damaged, they don’t regenerate. Permanent hearing loss becomes an unwelcome companion.
Empowering Safer Listening
Thankfully, acoustics engineers and designers have been hard at work, devising strategies to protect our hearing. Noise-canceling headphones, for instance, cocoon us in a bubble of sound, drowning out external clamor. Some models even allow customized maximum volume settings. But the quest for quality sound remains paramount. High-fidelity reproduction reduces the urge to crank up the dial, preserving our auditory well-being.
The Empirical Revelation
Now, let’s delve into the empirical realm. A video awaits, shedding light on hearing loss prevention. It’s a guide for the uncertain, offering simple tests to assess your hearing health. But brace yourself-the finale unveils an eye-opener. Headphones, coupled with popular audio interfaces, can catapult us into the stratosphere of SPL levels. The evidence is irrefutable: caution is our shield against this sonic assault.
Remember, our ears are precious instruments. Don't be an idiot or ignorant to real SPL levels your headphones can produce!
0:30 How does hearing loss occur?
1:30 Auditory system overload and damage
2:55 Symptoms of hearing loss
4:45 Prevention in two steps
6:30 Empirical proof that headphones can damage your hearing
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loved the intro!! These videos are getting more creative with each upload, congratulations!
I am 75 and still her from 36 to 13000 Hz and I mix master only on headphones OLLO S4X to be exact ;) But I never listening loud, ever
Thanks for the good info.
Rok.. How to measure SPL on my S4x at home? With the phone next to the earcups? kkkkkkk
Use the datasheet from headphones and from interface maker. Then calculate the dBu that your interface pushes out at 0dbfs...take it down from there.... I will make a video on that. I have in the past but no one gets it....
@@olloaudio Thanks... :)
@@olloaudio, I look forward to that video.
@@olloaudioI would appreciate such a video