I’ve heard people say that ANY amount of continuous noice will damage your hearing it’s a relief to hear that I can use headphones at the level I currently do
This really is a relief. I always wore a headset to prevent damage, I need ACNH in public due to sensory issues but bringing my headset everywhere sometimes took up too much space in smaller bags. I am really happy that I can go on and use my earbuds more as the volume I use them in seems to be safe 😊
I heard something about ear buds being more damaging than headphones because the damage to your ear caused by such devices is actually due to the vibrations that the loud volumes can cause. Ear buds, actually resting inside your ear rather than outside it, cause worse vibrations due to the much closer proximity. Is any of that true, or have I been misinformed?
It is true to some degree. The reason earbuds can cause more damage than headphones is that the sound pressure level at the eardrum is higher. When wearing earbuds, the ear canal is typically closed off and very little sound escapes.
@@AscentAudMcLean So then, at similar levels of sound, ear buds are indeed more damaging to hearing than headphones? Cuz that didn't seem to be the conclusion the video made.
@@noxinabox3506 they are not an issue as long as you dont wear them for too long to ventilate and pressure equalizate. Keep the volume level at the minimum you need to hear correctly, no matter if ear buds or not, but especially there.
Hi and thanks for this video, I was wondering if you have an opinion on ANC, active noise cancellation, how it affects our ears, if it's pottentialy dangerous. Thanks!
On android phones, there's a red area on the volume slider that will warn you about hearing loss if you try to turn your volume up past that point. Basically there is a blue zone and a red zone. And trying to turn your volume up until the slider turns red is possible, but you get a warning about hearing loss. So that being said, if I listen to my music on max volume, am I okay so long as the slider hasn't turned red?
@@TheStudioArchitect I'm not a doctor, but I've got a couple OSHA certifications and have gone through hearing protection training for various jobs on multiple occasions. I am also a bit of a headphone nerd. Honestly, your question isn't quite so easy to answer. The phone doesn't know the output volume of your earbuds/headphones. Some may be safe even at max volume, while others may be too loud even at (for example) half the blue volume. It's really going to depend on your exact setup. If you are particularly concerned about it I would suggest trying to optimize your listening setup to be as quiet as you can while still sounding good. For example, having headphones or IEMs that isolate you from outside noise allows you to still hear everything clearly at lower levels. On the more nerdy high tech side of things, try to make sure your headphones are balanced for the kind of listening you enjoy. But that's a bit of a way down the rabbit hole.
Listeners are at risk of hearing loss from the overuse of any type of earphone. Bone-conduction transducers are not any safer than any other earphone. The sound is processed by the cochlea similarly to air-conducted sound and listening too long and too loud can cause hearing loss.
Hi. Thanks for the information. I use headphones at work for backround music for about 5-8 hours a day. My iPhone says the average DB is 58db, and no louder than 62db. Can this do damage to my ears? Thanks.
Could you comment on the topic of ANC technology? Is this technology damaging to the TM if used to reduce the perceived noise of machine noises/airplane noise? ANC works by producing an inverse soundwave to block out constant ambient sounds, and can produce a constant pressure on the TM. Will this damage your hearing in the long run?
Suppose it depends on the decibel level that is produced. Even though it's the lowest level, not knowing what that level is we can't say that it is safe.
@@AscentAudMcLean Yes, I used to using headphones at really really high volume(100%). Then I suddenly found my self can't hear well with my right ear and had a hearing test that showed my right ear become weak. After a while I found my other ear become weak too. I don't know why ? even I stopped using headphones!
I am actually facing hearing loss due to using too much earbud and headphone.Can you please help me to reverse hearing loss or give some tips so i can atleast minimum it😢😢😢
Unfortunately, if your hearing loss is noise induced which would be sensorineural in nature, it cannot be reversed. Going forward please use hearing protection when around all loud noise and continue to have hearing evaluations annually to monitor any potential progression.
It all depends on the cause of the hearing loss. If it's a conductive loss, which means the problem is from somewhere in the ear canal or middle ear space, you may be able to see an ENT for a remedy. Some examples of conductive losses are impacted wax or fluid in the middle ear. Have you been evaluated by an Audiologist?
All devices we now hear to have software and why dont we make earbuds, sound systems etc. show us min, average, max loudness value? The phone based limiting is helpfull but not as helpfull always due to the difference between speakers. Also I have to disagree with 24/7 sound, since we have to look at the everyday life and there will be always sounds that are unsafe and not all of them preventable. So hearing needs rest still.
Companies make too much money to let this go. Imagine what the pharmacy makes on all those that get ill from it.. be smart and think for yourself (if you can)
I have whistling sound in my right ear 24/7 But usually I don't use headphones on high volume In the last month I used earphone in left ear Got the whistling sound in right ear So Can I use over the head - headphones with a minimum volume ?? An answer would be appreciated !
The whistling you have in your right ear is most likely tinnitus and can occur with or without exposure to noise. Using headphones at a quiet volume poses no additional risk.
@@AscentAudMcLeanyeah mine also have same problem whistling sound from my right ear but i only hear at silent surrounding ..does it effect ear or can be recovered...i am sensitive to loud volume but while conversations it is normal no problem ...does my ear is damaged??
The volume depends on how long you are exposed to the sound. 85dB in 8 hours is considered safe. As you increase the decibel level you must cut the time you are exposed in half in order to be safe. For ex. 90 dB in 4 hours. 95 dB in 2 hours. 100 dB in 1 hour.
@@AscentAudMcLeanthank you for the valuable information I also would like to know whether earphones cause damage to hair cells inside the ear as the earphones stay very close to the eardrum while in use irrespective of the volume and duration.
Be sure to keep the volume at a low level. It's the long-term exposure to high intensity sound that creates problems. Also, consider taking a break here and there if you are able so your ears can rest.
So even if you listen to music at high levels will it still help to listen to it short term and let your ears rest for a couple hours? @@AscentAudMcLean
An open headphone will allow for some sound to escape the ear, making it safer. However, if the dB level is at an unsafe level for an extended period of time, even when wearing open headphones, it will still damage your hearing.
Great question, no wearing headphones with quiet output will not cause hearing loss. Just be aware that what one person thinks is "little sound" another may perceive as loud. We can't know for sure the dB level of the sound in your headphones.
Any cheap headphones (under $150) often give terrible highs(treble) etc Most RUclips needs constant Equalizer changes which you can’t get unless u have an app for your headphones 🎧 that allows equaliser change But again all cheap headphones Will negatively affect your hearing Especially all day talking on phone and listening to music
@@AscentAudMcLean Yeah, I am. I was never big on high volume to begin with, but ever since I've been diagnosed with tinnitus in 2016, I keep the volume low and I can fully enjoy the audio, no need to go higher. :)
Ìm here listening and pernow l have dat problem of having many sounds in my ears yet no body is surrounding me lm scared now if my ears will become deaf
Sir, is it possible to get 65 & 68 dB hearing loss in both ears by using earphone in highest volume (110 dB) around 8 hours per day in just 1 year? My Sister got this hearing loss and doctor is saying it is because of using earphone. Although she was using it in highest volume but how can she got this kind of hearing loss in just 1 year?
I'm sorry to hear of your sister's hearing loss. Exposure to loud noise does cause hearing loss and at a level of (110 dB) it can cause hearing damage in just minutes. Loud volumes are very unsafe. Here is a guide to see how loud is too loud. Best to your sister. www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html
Hi Betty. Are you wearing the earphones to block out external noises? If they are just sitting in your ear and no sound is coming out of them, then no they will not cause hearing loss.
They can be equally bad if there is nowhere for the sound to escape. Typically, earbuds have a higher SPL at the eardrum because they sit deep in the canal and fit snugly so no sound leaks out. Both are perfectly fine if the volume is set low.
@@AscentAudMcLean This sounds even more damaging with IEM earbuds based on the term of "nowhere for the sound to escape"? IEM is designed to seal the ear canal at the best it could.
Honestly my ears hurt and they ring often. Not to mention now I’m getting throbbing on my temple’s I can’t listen to headphones for more then 10 mins at a time
If you have pain in your ears, please consider getting it checked. While at it, a hearing test and tinnitus assessment would be helpful. The ringing is called tinnitus. If it becomes bothersome there are some masking techniques to consider.
I’ve heard people say that ANY amount of continuous noice will damage your hearing it’s a relief to hear that I can use headphones at the level I currently do
What level 1 means is up to the device and speakers, but yes hearing needs rest. I listen at 3,5% now
I’ve been using my beats at full volume and now have ringing ears. Don’t do it! It’s not worth it!
I'm sorry to hear you have developed tinnitus as a result of excessive noise exposure. Your warning to others is much appreciated!!
Nah mate hearloss or not i dont care, im blasting that music at max volume, if i feel pain then its good.
@@Floweij trust me its not worth,the ringing doesn't allow you to sleep cause headaches and your ears can hurt
@@unnikuttan7877 damn
@@unnikuttan7877 ive been doing that sh for years
This answered every single one of my questions. Thank you!
You're so welcome! We're glad it was helpful.
This really is a relief. I always wore a headset to prevent damage, I need ACNH in public due to sensory issues but bringing my headset everywhere sometimes took up too much space in smaller bags. I am really happy that I can go on and use my earbuds more as the volume I use them in seems to be safe 😊
The industry could work in best product thinking about damage issues, It's not so hard and will help everybody
I heard something about ear buds being more damaging than headphones because the damage to your ear caused by such devices is actually due to the vibrations that the loud volumes can cause. Ear buds, actually resting inside your ear rather than outside it, cause worse vibrations due to the much closer proximity. Is any of that true, or have I been misinformed?
It is true to some degree. The reason earbuds can cause more damage than headphones is that the sound pressure level at the eardrum is higher. When wearing earbuds, the ear canal is typically closed off and very little sound escapes.
@@AscentAudMcLean So then, at similar levels of sound, ear buds are indeed more damaging to hearing than headphones? Cuz that didn't seem to be the conclusion the video made.
As long as my body doesn’t complain, I can go on forever
@@Oso430 That's what she said.
@@noxinabox3506 they are not an issue as long as you dont wear them for too long to ventilate and pressure equalizate. Keep the volume level at the minimum you need to hear correctly, no matter if ear buds or not, but especially there.
This cleared all the doubts I had. Thanks!
Great to hear!
its very helpful conversation. follow the 60 60 rule. volume not more than 60 percent and not more than 60 minutes.
Hi and thanks for this video, I was wondering if you have an opinion on ANC, active noise cancellation, how it affects our ears, if it's pottentialy dangerous. Thanks!
As far as we can tell ANC is not dangerous to the ear. Only time and research will tell us more.
On android phones, there's a red area on the volume slider that will warn you about hearing loss if you try to turn your volume up past that point. Basically there is a blue zone and a red zone. And trying to turn your volume up until the slider turns red is possible, but you get a warning about hearing loss. So that being said, if I listen to my music on max volume, am I okay so long as the slider hasn't turned red?
Great question! Yes, as long as you are not in the danger zone (red), listening to music will be safe.
@@AscentAudMcLean Even maximum blue volume? Thanks by the way for replying.
@@TheStudioArchitect I'm not a doctor, but I've got a couple OSHA certifications and have gone through hearing protection training for various jobs on multiple occasions. I am also a bit of a headphone nerd. Honestly, your question isn't quite so easy to answer. The phone doesn't know the output volume of your earbuds/headphones. Some may be safe even at max volume, while others may be too loud even at (for example) half the blue volume. It's really going to depend on your exact setup.
If you are particularly concerned about it I would suggest trying to optimize your listening setup to be as quiet as you can while still sounding good. For example, having headphones or IEMs that isolate you from outside noise allows you to still hear everything clearly at lower levels. On the more nerdy high tech side of things, try to make sure your headphones are balanced for the kind of listening you enjoy. But that's a bit of a way down the rabbit hole.
I'm curious about the bone conducting headphones causing hearing loss?
Listeners are at risk of hearing loss from the overuse of any type of earphone. Bone-conduction transducers are not any safer than any other earphone. The sound is processed by the cochlea similarly to air-conducted sound and listening too long and too loud can cause hearing loss.
Hi. Thanks for the information. I use headphones at work for backround music for about 5-8 hours a day. My iPhone says the average DB is 58db, and no louder than 62db. Can this do damage to my ears? Thanks.
Sounds like you are listening at a very safe level.
the SC (SoundCloud o Sean Carter ?) said “ 60 hrs un semana” . How’s that total. Any venue, pa
Could you comment on the topic of ANC technology? Is this technology damaging to the TM if used to reduce the perceived noise of machine noises/airplane noise? ANC works by producing an inverse soundwave to block out constant ambient sounds, and can produce a constant pressure on the TM. Will this damage your hearing in the long run?
Noise cancelling gave me a multitude of very, very bad symptoms for a nice 10 hour after effect. It's a gimmick that works with smoke and mirrors
If you feel inclined to turn it up, go to headphone safety, turn notifications on, and turn on reduce loud sounds and drag it to where you’re comfy.
I put it on 75 lol
is it bad to sleep with earbuds on all night (i have my earbuds at the lowest they can be at)
Suppose it depends on the decibel level that is produced. Even though it's the lowest level, not knowing what that level is we can't say that it is safe.
@@AscentAudMcLeanI use earbuds at 50% volume listening to bible scriptures before bed. That should be fine right
It's been almost 3 months now since the headphones caused me a hearing loss. I guess it will not recover after this time?
Did something specific happen when using headphones 3 months ago? Have you had your hearing tested?
@@AscentAudMcLean Yes, I used to using headphones at really really high volume(100%). Then I suddenly found my self can't hear well with my right ear and had a hearing test that showed my right ear become weak. After a while I found my other ear become weak too. I don't know why ? even I stopped using headphones!
@@mazenmohammad7452hello how are you now
I am actually facing hearing loss due to using too much earbud and headphone.Can you please help me to reverse hearing loss or give some tips so i can atleast minimum it😢😢😢
Unfortunately, if your hearing loss is noise induced which would be sensorineural in nature, it cannot be reversed. Going forward please use hearing protection when around all loud noise and continue to have hearing evaluations annually to monitor any potential progression.
i use my headphones at max of 25% of volume. though i need to keep them on for like 12 hours a day. is it safe
Not being able to measure the output of your headphones makes it hard to say if it's safe. Please use caution.
is there anyway to recover minor
hearing loss
It all depends on the cause of the hearing loss. If it's a conductive loss, which means the problem is from somewhere in the ear canal or middle ear space, you may be able to see an ENT for a remedy. Some examples of conductive losses are impacted wax or fluid in the middle ear. Have you been evaluated by an Audiologist?
All devices we now hear to have software and why dont we make earbuds, sound systems etc. show us min, average, max loudness value? The phone based limiting is helpfull but not as helpfull always due to the difference between speakers.
Also I have to disagree with 24/7 sound, since we have to look at the everyday life and there will be always sounds that are unsafe and not all of them preventable. So hearing needs rest still.
Great suggestions! Perhaps technology will move that way in the future.
Sir i study online lectures through headphones at low voice is it damage or cause hearing loss if use it 5-6 hrs daily
As long as the 'low voice' is truly below 85dB, it is not considered damaging.
@@AscentAudMcLean thank you sir
Means if we don't keep airpod volume full it doesn't damage right
what headphones can i get, that will be safe for my ears ?
Definitely do your research. Look for noise reduction ratings that allow for safe listening.
Companies make too much money to let this go. Imagine what the pharmacy makes on all those that get ill from it.. be smart and think for yourself (if you can)
But headphone manufacturers and software companies don't make money from that.
I have whistling sound in my right ear 24/7
But usually I don't use headphones on high volume
In the last month I used earphone in left ear
Got the whistling sound in right ear
So
Can I use over the head - headphones with a minimum volume ??
An answer would be appreciated !
The whistling you have in your right ear is most likely tinnitus and can occur with or without exposure to noise. Using headphones at a quiet volume poses no additional risk.
@@AscentAudMcLean Thank you for replying 😊
@@AscentAudMcLeanyeah mine also have same problem whistling sound from my right ear but i only hear at silent surrounding ..does it effect ear or can be recovered...i am sensitive to loud volume but while conversations it is normal no problem ...does my ear is damaged??
Sir now am using earbuds continusly 3 months for heading music at night but i cause little pain in my right ear . plz sir plz say a solution for this
We recommend you see a physician if you have pain in your ear.
That sounds like a infection! It can be caused by the fact your trapping moisture in your ears I think
Is that CdagVa
How much decibel is safe for the ears?
The volume depends on how long you are exposed to the sound. 85dB in 8 hours is considered safe. As you increase the decibel level you must cut the time you are exposed in half in order to be safe. For ex. 90 dB in 4 hours. 95 dB in 2 hours. 100 dB in 1 hour.
@@AscentAudMcLeanthank you for the valuable information
I also would like to know whether earphones cause damage to hair cells inside the ear as the earphones stay very close to the eardrum while in use irrespective of the volume and duration.
Well i am afraid becaude i have to use them all day
Suggest me some advice and its my job to use them ll day
Be sure to keep the volume at a low level. It's the long-term exposure to high intensity sound that creates problems. Also, consider taking a break here and there if you are able so your ears can rest.
So even if you listen to music at high levels will it still help to listen to it short term and let your ears rest for a couple hours? @@AscentAudMcLean
Which type of headphones are best
None Of Them are best
Sony XM are generally safer since their volume is capped. Some people, though, complain that they ain't loud enough
Sir how to check our ears is that ok or not
You will want to get a hearing test. We recommend going in-person for testing but there are some online tests available too.
Open or closed headphone? Which one is more safe?
An open headphone will allow for some sound to escape the ear, making it safer. However, if the dB level is at an unsafe level for an extended period of time, even when wearing open headphones, it will still damage your hearing.
Does having headphones on with very little sound cause hearing loss
Great question, no wearing headphones with quiet output will not cause hearing loss. Just be aware that what one person thinks is "little sound" another may perceive as loud. We can't know for sure the dB level of the sound in your headphones.
Is this also the case for iems? or does prolonged use of iems (without volume output, just having them in your ears) cause damage over time?
Any cheap headphones (under $150) often give terrible highs(treble) etc
Most RUclips needs constant Equalizer changes which you can’t get unless u have an app for your headphones 🎧 that allows equaliser change
But again all cheap headphones Will negatively affect your hearing
Especially all day talking on phone and listening to music
Thanks for sharing
I have $3 headphones should i stop using this?
No actually if you buy something good and search before buying you wouldn't say that because many 70 $ headphones are good
I always listen to PC audio on 20% volume. I rarely push it above that. I sometimes even lower it to 10%.
Sounds like you are very cautious with your hearing. Nice job!
@@AscentAudMcLean Yeah, I am. I was never big on high volume to begin with, but ever since I've been diagnosed with tinnitus in 2016, I keep the volume low and I can fully enjoy the audio, no need to go higher. :)
I use my airpods 2-3 hour only a day
Ìm here listening and pernow l have dat problem of having many sounds in my ears yet no body is surrounding me lm scared now if my ears will become deaf
You are probably experiencing tinnitus. Go and have your hearing tested and share what it is you are hearing.
Sir, is it possible to get 65 & 68 dB hearing loss in both ears by using earphone in highest volume (110 dB) around 8 hours per day in just 1 year?
My Sister got this hearing loss and doctor is saying it is because of using earphone. Although she was using it in highest volume but how can she got this kind of hearing loss in just 1 year?
I'm sorry to hear of your sister's hearing loss. Exposure to loud noise does cause hearing loss and at a level of (110 dB) it can cause hearing damage in just minutes. Loud volumes are very unsafe. Here is a guide to see how loud is too loud. Best to your sister. www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html
Connor what are you doing here
thank you for this video
i wear ear bud or head phone all time
Wearing them all the time isn't a problem provided they are on a very low volume.
Fantastic content!
Glad you think so!
Does just wearing earphones without listening to anything damage the ear?
Hi Betty. Are you wearing the earphones to block out external noises? If they are just sitting in your ear and no sound is coming out of them, then no they will not cause hearing loss.
Great videooo. Thksss
Glad you liked it!
I put now notification if I listen too loud so no worries I think?
That's great! Safe listening.
What's worse headphone or earbuds
Earbuds if you turn the volume up way to high
They can be equally bad if there is nowhere for the sound to escape. Typically, earbuds have a higher SPL at the eardrum because they sit deep in the canal and fit snugly so no sound
leaks out. Both are perfectly fine if the volume is set low.
@@AscentAudMcLean This sounds even more damaging with IEM earbuds based on the term of "nowhere for the sound to escape"? IEM is designed to seal the ear canal at the best it could.
I cant wait for my parents to watch this video
Honestly my ears hurt and they ring often. Not to mention now I’m getting throbbing on my temple’s I can’t listen to headphones for more then 10 mins at a time
If you have pain in your ears, please consider getting it checked. While at it, a hearing test and tinnitus assessment would be helpful. The ringing is called tinnitus. If it becomes bothersome there are some masking techniques to consider.