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SUSMuz1234
post Jul 27 2020, 12:12 AM, updated 4y ago

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I sometimes listen to stuff loudly in my headphones, does it potentially damage my ears?
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post Jul 27 2020, 12:13 AM

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djlake
post Jul 27 2020, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(Muz1234 @ Jul 27 2020, 12:12 AM)
I sometimes listen to stuff loudly in my headphones, does it potentially damage my ears?
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yes and it is not too late. you can reset back the way you hear. the next listening session, start at a lower volume and work your way up. take note that not all volume is the same in devices.

if you use headphones a lot during commuting or outside, now is a good time to invest in a noise cancelling headphones. because most of the time, headphones have poor seal and outside noise will leak into your headphone, which naturally will make one to crank up their volume.

if you wanna test your hearing (accuracy of the result is debatable), try here and run the test. SoundID

good luck!
klch87
post Jul 27 2020, 10:25 AM

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yes. not good in long term.

suggest to switch to speaker. i never like using headphone unless playing multiplayer online. even that also i do not blast up the volume.
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post Jul 27 2020, 05:43 PM

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QUOTE(Muz1234 @ Jul 26 2020, 04:12 PM)
I sometimes listen to stuff loudly in my headphones, does it potentially damage my ears?
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Do that everyday, it will not only cause noise-induced
hearing loss, typically at the 4 Khz section on the
audiogram, you will also end up with tinnitus for the
rest of your life eventually.


The noise will blow away the hairs in your cochlea, like
a hurricane blowing down lalang.


https://www.soundlife.com.my/what-is-noise-...ring-loss-nihl/

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Prevent...aring-Loss.aspx

leah235
post Jul 27 2020, 05:45 PM

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yes. dont spend too much time with earphone (loud volume).

you will lose your sensitivity to low volumes around you.
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post Jul 27 2020, 05:47 PM

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ya once hearing gone, lost forever lo
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post Jul 27 2020, 05:48 PM

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Short answer is Yes.

I have done some headphone test, to check the quality of my headphone, only to realised that both of my ears have different level of sensitivity to frequency and volume.

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post Jul 28 2020, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(djlake @ Jul 27 2020, 12:25 AM)
yes and it is not too late. you can reset back the way you hear. the next listening session, start at a lower volume and work your way up. take note that not all volume is the same in devices.

if you use headphones a lot during commuting or outside, now is a good time to invest in a noise cancelling headphones. because most of the time, headphones have poor seal and outside noise will leak into your headphone, which naturally will make one to crank up their volume.

if you wanna test your hearing (accuracy of the result is debatable), try here and run the test. SoundID

good luck!
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i also used to hear loud musics. and i currently slowing down the volume everytime i listen to musics. oh btw, i do like your advice, thank you. thumbup.gif
djlake
post Jul 30 2020, 12:00 AM

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QUOTE(BLINKiesss @ Jul 28 2020, 04:36 PM)
i also used to hear loud musics. and i currently slowing down the volume everytime i listen to musics. oh btw, i do like your advice, thank you.  thumbup.gif
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good for you and thanks man! this is based on my personal experience. I enjoy listening to music most of the time, and where I live, and with my younglings, I don't have the luxury of using speakers. Good headphones are a blessing.

It all started with an open-back headphone, my wife is complaining that she can hear the music that I am listening to (it's given though, by design). Hence, the attempt to lower down the volume.



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post Oct 12 2021, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(Muz1234 @ Jul 27 2020, 12:12 AM)
I sometimes listen to stuff loudly in my headphones, does it potentially damage my ears?
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yes, too much and too long of a stimulation to the eardrums can desensitize it, and affect your hearing in the long run
Zhee Ling
post Mar 20 2022, 09:59 AM

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QUOTE(Muz1234 @ Jul 27 2020, 12:12 AM)
I sometimes listen to stuff loudly in my headphones, does it potentially damage my ears?
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yes, it can damage the cochlea and cause hearing loss
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post Mar 20 2022, 08:13 PM

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Ya don't put the volume too loud. Or else can use external speakers. High-end speakers may sound better than headphones too
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post Mar 23 2022, 12:30 PM

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short answer yes

 

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