orlando Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I'm sure you see the warnings saying music over 100db will cause hearing loss. Well how loud is 100db? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomp62301 Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Sound - Decibel Level - Time Permitted rustling leaves 20 dB no limit whispering 25 dB no limit library 30 dB no limit refrigerator 45 dB no limit average home 50 dB no limit normal conversation 60 dB no limit clothes dryer 60 dB no limit washing machine 65 dB no limit dishwasher 65 dB no limit car 70 dB no limit vacuum cleaner 70 dB no limit mixer 70 dB no limit electric sewing machine 70 dB no limit busy traffic 75 dB no limit mini-bike 80 dB no limit alarm clock 80 dB no limit noisy restaurant 80 dB no limit office tabulator 80 dB no limit outboard motor 80 dB no limit passing snowmobile 80 dB no limit average factory 85 dB 8 hours electric shaver 85 dB 8 hours screaming child 90 dB 8 hours passing motorcycle 90 dB 8 hours convertible ride on frw 95 dB 4 hours subway train 100 dB 2 hours diesel truck 100 dB 2 hours woodworking shop 100 dB 2 hours pneumatic drill 100 dB 2 hours boiler shop 100 dB 2 hours jackhammer 100 dB 2 hours helicopter 105 dB 1 hour power mower 105 dB 1 hour snowmobile drvrs seat 110 dB 30 minutes inboard motorboat 110 dB 30 minutes sandblasting 110 dB 30 minutes live rock music 90-130 dB 8-0.3 hours auto horn 120 dB 7.5 mins propeller aircraft 120 dB 7.5 mins air raid siren 130 dB 3.75 mins THRESHOLD OF PAIN 140 dB danger level gunshot 140 dB danger level jet engine 140 dB danger level rocket launching 180 dB danger level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 not very imo. i had a system in my old tahoe that hit 155 db. i know it caused some damage but not much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 100 db isn't alot. If you have a descent sound system what so ever you should be able to hit that easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I have had my ears checked and I do have some hearing loss This was from my system in my old truck. Bass really doesn't do the damage it is the highs (treble) that will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 My old competition car 172dB. With earphones on and holding them tight with your hands, it was difficult to breath playing a strait 60 Hz tone. Most everyday systems in cars these days are around 140 and WILL do damage to your hearing in time. I have slight hearing loss from either this or my hunting/shooting hobby. Be smart, that is all I can say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8R Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 159 DB in a corvette with a 3/4 wall and two 15" I can hear OK.. But I like using the Selective hearing anyways..... "Dinner Time"-----Be right there "hunnie can you "blah blah blah"---------- No response cause I didnt hear ya... Unless it is Hunnie can you go pick up "X" girlfriend so you can have us BOTH... oR... wHY DONT YOU try it here "x" yEA I'D HEAR THAT Now YOU HAVE MY ATTENTION.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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