How loud is too loud? How long is too long?

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It is well established that long-term exposure to loud noise can damage hearing, sometimes irreparably, but few people understand how to assess loud noise. And although sound meters are now available on most smartphones (See Hidden Hearing’s Tinnitus App), not everyone is in the habit of using them.

Many people unintentionally damage their hearing by listening to music through headphones for long periods. To give an idea how sound is measured and when sound becomes dangerous, we have developed an infographic that explains what is considered loud and after what duration it can cause hearing loss or Tinnitus.

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It is important to get your hearing tested if you have any concerns. Hidden Hearing provides professional hearing evaluation and hearing aids for all patients. If you have any questions about hearing loss contact Hidden Hearing on Freephone 1800 370 000. For a free hearing test or free consultation you can request online, just click here for a FREE TEST.