Everyone has likely heard a story about some 90 year old fellow who smokes 2 or 3 packs of cigarettes a day and is still healthy. There are likely a few hearing stories like that. Some people have body parts that are more immune, or more susceptible, to exposures that harm most people. The problem is you won't know which group you're in (average, more immune, or more susceptible) until it is too late. Kind of like being handed a parachute by a stranger in a back alley and using it for a jump without checking further.
listening volume?
I am curious to know at what volume you listen to music. I use a free NIOSH app on phone and was listening to pop rock and jazz at 68-72dB(A). I enjoy most music at a bit higher level if I am really focusing on the music but then the TV downstairs would be cranked up. Background level is low 30s
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@mlsstl +1 My dad's 85 and smoked his whole life. He's still here and as healthy as an 85 year old can be. ✌🏼 My comfortable volume, in my very small room is 65 to 85 DB depending on the music. |
@skippytate -- your dad is one of the lucky ones. I had a good friend die at age 55 from lung cancer and know a number of other people who didn't make it past their 60s from respiratory and heart issues. I've always viewed it like playing cards -- sure you can win a big hand with a pair of twos, but the odds aren't with you. I don't know anyone who sits down at the poker table and say "God, please give me a pair of twos." Most people hope for a somewhat better hand. |
@mlsstl A gamble is a gamble. Pressing your luck. I once won a poker game not knowing how to play poker. I never played again. On the other hand, I've gambled on many audiophile purchases and my record is about 40%. Haha Sorry to disrupt this thread. |
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