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Will I go deaf? (alien.top)
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I use a Sony 1000XM3 at 16% volume for about 2 hours a day with ANC off. Will I go deaf if do that everyday? I have never used headphones before this in my life. I am in my teens. My parents say that I will go deaf.

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[–] Overall_Falcon_8526@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Percentages are mostly meaningless. You should get a dB meter if you really want to know for certain that your listening levels are safe. You can buy on eon Amazon for $15-$20.

To measure: either cut a hole in some cardboard and insert the microphone end through the hole into the cup area while music is playing, or use your hand to cup the microphone inside the headphone by the driver.

Your measurements should not exceed 80dB if during loud portions of a track you want to be absolutely certain that cumulative listening will have no negative effects on your hearing. Personally, I listen closer to 65-70dB.