Put on earphones, play loud music and forget your worries. This might sound appealing, but it may give you problems too. Arpita Agnihotri gives a few pointers on how to avoid ear damage.
The 60-minute rule
Listening to loud music often will obviously damage your ears, but do it for a prolonged period of time and it may lead to permanent hearing loss. So follow the 60-minute rule. Even if the volume is not too high, keep the duration below an hour.
How high can it be?
Ensure that the volume is not too high. If you can listen to a friend talking while the music is still on, then the volume is perfect. If someone a few feet away, however, is inaudible, the volume is too high and should be lowered. Another way of determining whether the volume is too high is to remove your device and check if you still faintly hear the music. If yes, the volume is above the stipulated decibel level.
High Frequency Buzz
Most people who often listen to loud music will hear an annoying high frequency buzz in silent surroundings. If you are one of them, you are suffering from signs of ear damage and should get it checked at the earliest.
As a solution, opt for noise cancelling headphones to listen to your music at a low volume without outside interference. Also, never use an in-ear bud as it does more damage than normal headphones.
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