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Is Your Headphone Volume Too Loud?

Many people today, especially the younger ones, are listening to music on their headphones at a volume that is too loud. The worst part is that they may not even realize it. This can cause irreversible hearing loss long-term and unfortunately, some people who suffer from noise-induced hearing loss may not realize they do until it has gotten worse. In this article, we share with you some ways of determining if your headphone volume is too loud.

 Listen to Your Headphones Without Putting Them On

One thing that is obvious: if someone else can hear your music while you have your headphones on, then the volume is too loud. How do you test this? It’s simple enough: hold your headphones at arm’s length while it’s playing at your preferred volume. If you can hear it, it’s definitely too loud. Slowly adjust the volume until you can no longer hear it. Keep in mind that open-back headphones tend to leak music regardless of the volume so this may not be a good test if you own a pair of those.

Ask A Friend for Help

Sometimes, it can be more accurate to ask a friend for help. Get your friend to sit next to you and then across from you while you have your headphones on. Can they hear your music? If they can while sitting a distance from you, that’s a telling sign that your volume is too loud! Similarly, the rule with open-back headphones apply.

Use A Sound Meter

First of all, it has to be noted that the ideal volume for listening to music on personal audio devices is between 60 to 80 decibels. You can make use of a sound meter to measure the volume of your music. However, keep in mind that sound meters only provide a rough gauge as the sound that is projected into your ears is not the exact same as what the sound meter will pick up. However, they should give you a gauge by which you can adjust your volume accordingly.

Watch Out for Signs of Hearing Loss

If you frequently listen to music at loud volumes, you may already be unknowingly experiencing signs of hearing loss. If you experience a buzzing or ringing in the ears, difficulty hearing when in busy crowds, hear muffled sounds or find yourself increasingly needing to turn the volume up, that could be a sign that your headphone volume so far has been too loud.

 Buy Headphones at AgozTech

It’s possible to listen to music safely and comfortably by controlling your headphone volume. If you are looking for a pair of reliable headsets, feel free to browse our collection at AgozTech today. We stock a range of earphones and headphones to suit your needs and are committed to producing high-quality tech products you can use confidently. To this end, you can be assured that all our products have been made to last. If you have any inquiries about our products or would like some recommendations, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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