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How do you know if something is too loud? What I mean is how do you know if a certain sound is damaging your ears? Assuming ofcourse I don't have any technical tools.


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I assume that because sound is air pressure vibrations, too loud will cause pain. Nevertheless, studies show that long "exposure" to non painful sounds may also contribute to decrease in hearing.

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