View Full Version : Can sound with high intensity but high frequency hurt my hearing?
just_For_ipod
Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:51 PM
If I am listening to a 19,000Hz sound, at lets say 130dB, but I can hardly hear it and I don't feel any pain. Is it still hurting me? Or is the frequency too high and my ears aren't sensitive enough for it to hurt me?
ali123
Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:54 PM
If I am listening to a 19,000Hz sound, at lets say 130dB, but I can hardly hear it and I don't feel any pain. Is it still hurting me? Or is the frequency too high and my ears aren't sensitive enough for it to hurt me?
oh trust me it's hurting you.. it's just that u got hearing problems thats all lol....
MkmBandit
Jun 3rd, 2007, 12:02 AM
130db is looooud. It may not seem like its damaging, but to listen to anything in the +130db range for a prolonged period of time will cause you harm.
cwb27
Jun 3rd, 2007, 12:15 AM
Yes, it will damage your hearing. You don't need to feel pain for something to be doing damage.
What the hell are you listening to anyways?
infinite.chaoz
Jun 3rd, 2007, 12:41 AM
Wow, thats close to the threshold of hearing. Best to avoid that, or else you'll soon have to listen to your ipod through a hearing aid.
What the hell are you listening to anyways?
He was probably listening to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTQWGtGSByw&mode=related&search=