{"id":1132,"date":"2021-05-13T11:50:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T16:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/?p=1132"},"modified":"2021-05-19T11:50:35","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T16:50:35","slug":"can-listening-to-music-cause-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/can-listening-to-music-cause-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Listening to Music Cause Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best things about your sense of hearing is getting to enjoy music. But if you\u2019re not careful, listening to music at an unsafe volume can cause damage to your hearing system. Below the experts at Hearing Systems review how we hear, <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/hearing-loss\/experiencing-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">how loud sounds cause damage<\/a> and how to enjoy music safely.<\/p>\n<h2>How We Hear<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"headphones-technology-hearing-loss\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/headphones-technology-hearing-loss-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" class=\"wp-image-1135 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/headphones-technology-hearing-loss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/headphones-technology-hearing-loss-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/headphones-technology-hearing-loss.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Within the inner ear are tiny hair cells known as stereocilia. These cells convert incoming soundwaves into electrical energy that travels via the auditory nerve to the brain to be interpreted as sound. Each of these cells is responsible for a specific frequency.<\/p>\n<p>When dangerously loud sounds pass through the ears, they can damage or destroy the cells. And once damaged, they do not regenerate; the result is permanent sensorineural hearing loss.<\/p>\n<h2>How Loud Is Too Loud?<\/h2>\n<p>Sound is measured in decibels. In general, any sound over 85 dB can result in permanent hearing loss with enough exposure. Below is a decibel chart with everyday sounds for reference:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20 dB \u2013 The volume of whispering or leaves rustling.<\/li>\n<li>40-60 dB \u2013 The range of normal talking.<\/li>\n<li>85 dB \u2013 The volume of passing highway traffic or a busy restaurant.<\/li>\n<li>100 dB \u2013 The maximum volume of most headphones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>120-140 dB \u2013 The volume of a rock concert at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteoakmusichall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">White Oak Music Hall<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Enjoy Concerts Safely<\/h2>\n<p>As vaccinations begin to roll out, concerts are beginning to be rescheduled. Fortunately, you still have plenty of time to prepare to attend your first show.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re watching the concert from the nosebleed section or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4918652\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">performing on stage, you risk hearing damage<\/a> from the loud music playing through the speakers.<\/p>\n<p>Hearing Systems offers musician\u2019s monitors and musician\u2019s plugs that are specially designed to block dangerously loud sounds without compromising sound quality, so you can enjoy your favorite live bands without risking hearing loss.<\/p>\n<h2>Safe Listening Through Headphones<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to listening to music through earbuds or headphones, it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">keep your hearing health in mind<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Headphones are safer than earbuds because the sound source is further away from your eardrum. Ideally, you should invest in high-fidelity noise-canceling headphones, so you can enjoy the music even in background noise without having to crank up the volume.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about safe listening habits or to schedule an appointment with an expert audiologist, call Hearing Systems today!<\/p>\n<h2>Learn More About Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/understanding-the-2-types-of-tinnitus\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cUnderstanding the 2 Types of Tinnitus\u201d (Edit)\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the 2 Types of Tinnitus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/four-ways-to-protect-your-hearing\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cFour Ways to Protect Your Hearing\u201d (Edit)\">4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/the-connection-between-hearing-loss-menopause\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cThe Connection Between Hearing Loss &amp; Menopause\u201d (Edit)\">The Connection Between Hearing Loss &amp; Menopause<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best things about your sense of hearing is getting to enjoy music. 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