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The Hammered:
I've been worrying about it lately. I don't know if my hearing's all that great in the first place (I often have trouble distinguishing what people are saying); much of the music I listen to simply doesn't sound right at low volumes; and even if I turn it down when I'm listening at home, I can't do more than bring earplugs if I go to concerts. I've also seriously considered a career in music, which would make keeping my hearing intact far more important and would also create still more risk of damage.

So, what do you all think? I do plan on keeping the volume as low as possible when listening on stereos, and bringing ear protection to concerts when necessary, but does anyone here have much experience or expertise with hearing loss, or have anything else to contribute?

Thanks.

Oli:
Fuck ear protection. Pull a Beethoven.

Mikendher:
Well, headphones can be damaging if you use them a lot. Low volumes is a good idea, you'll adapt to it.

Rawr_Im_A_Melon:
get a hearing aid grandpa...




...i also have a hearing problem, genetics.

Misereatur:
The Hammered, I'm guessing that youre about 15-20, right? So if you keep listening to music in low volumes and wear ear protection to concerts it'll sort itself out. If not, see a doctor.
If youre playing with other people, buy some ear plugs and take them to band practice/jam sessions. You'll never know when you'll be playing with a stupid guitar player who thinks that turning the amp volume to 10 in a small room is a good idea.
Also, if youre serious about it, and play constantly with people, you might want to invest in custom ear plugs. It will cost you, but its worth it (keeps volumes down while not blocking any frequencies)

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