Watts have nothing to do hearing issues. It's all about decibels. You can google lots of information on sound level and hearing loss. And, be very careful with listening through headphones at high volumes. That can be worse than listening without them at higher levels.
Soiund pressure levels
Hello...
What sound pressure levels are considered dangerous to hearing these days?
I fell into one club a few months ago with a few friends. (I am at a point in my life where I don't have to provide proof of age) They issued wireless (Bluetooth?) headsets to the patrons, offering several channels of music.
I enjoy listening to music quite loud but I know when I am fatigued and when it is time to turn down the volume.
It is my understanding that some clubs have RMS output of 45kw+
No wonder the current generation of music listeners prefer MP3's. They simply cannot hear anything, anymore.
At what level do you listen? And, oh, most clubs are fitted with only analogue gear.
Regards,
Jan
What sound pressure levels are considered dangerous to hearing these days?
I fell into one club a few months ago with a few friends. (I am at a point in my life where I don't have to provide proof of age) They issued wireless (Bluetooth?) headsets to the patrons, offering several channels of music.
I enjoy listening to music quite loud but I know when I am fatigued and when it is time to turn down the volume.
It is my understanding that some clubs have RMS output of 45kw+
No wonder the current generation of music listeners prefer MP3's. They simply cannot hear anything, anymore.
At what level do you listen? And, oh, most clubs are fitted with only analogue gear.
Regards,
Jan