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<blockquote data-quote="metalheadjoe" data-source="post: 8770854" data-attributes="member: 581422">Hey all, new member [USER=684303]@razorblade[/USER] prompted me to make my own thread regarding hearing damage. Unfortunately, hearing damage is a harsh reality that comes with the territory, but I&#039;d like to know everyone&#039;s personal experience on how the bass life has impacted your hearing.I haven&#039;t had a hearing test since separation from the service, and they were awful enough that I won&#039;t subject myself to another unless I&#039;m REALLY concerned. Having said that, I find myself asking people to repeat themself more frequently since my stereo has gotten louder, and my right ear aches for a day after I listen to my stereo at high volumes for a while. I&#039;d estimate I run around 138db regularly and up to ~145db when I&#039;m in the mood, though I rarely run my meter when I&#039;m not testing. I usually listen to high quality recordings.Have you noticed any effects to your hearing from listening to loud music? What symptoms do you experience? What are your listening habits? Do you wear hearing protection when necessary, and how do you decide when it&#039;s necessary?Thanks for your feedback.&nbsp;- Joe</blockquote>

[QUOTE="metalheadjoe, post: 8770854, member: 581422"] Hey all, new member [USER=684303]@razorblade[/USER] prompted me to make my own thread regarding hearing damage. Unfortunately, hearing damage is a harsh reality that comes with the territory, but I'd like to know everyone's personal experience on how the bass life has impacted your hearing. I haven't had a hearing test since separation from the service, and they were awful enough that I won't subject myself to another unless I'm REALLY concerned. Having said that, I find myself asking people to repeat themself more frequently since my stereo has gotten louder, and my right ear aches for a day after I listen to my stereo at high volumes for a while. I'd estimate I run around 138db regularly and up to ~145db when I'm in the mood, though I rarely run my meter when I'm not testing. I usually listen to high quality recordings. Have you noticed any effects to your hearing from listening to loud music? What symptoms do you experience? What are your listening habits? Do you wear hearing protection when necessary, and how do you decide when it's necessary? Thanks for your feedback. - Joe [/QUOTE]

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