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How loud is too loud?

Hearing loss is estimated to occur in:
•   4 - 43% in classical musicians
• 13- 50% in rock musicians

The length of time you are exposed and the volume you are exposed to helps to determine how much damage there might be to your hearing.

Average Volume (dB)
Maximum Safe
Listening time*
Listening Examples
As Measured by HST
90
8 hours
Mid Setting on Personal CD Player
100
2 hours
105
1 hour
Bar Band
120
2 minutes or less
Pro Football Game
125
30 seconds
Concert
130
10 seconds or less
Marching in Band

*Using Ear Plugs will increase the amount of time you can safely listen!

At Hearing Services of Tennessee we are concerned about preserving your hearing so that you, the musician, can enjoy a long, healthy and productive career and so that you, the audience can enjoy the music!