Decibels (dB) measure the volume of sound: from 0dB, which is the lowest sound the human ear can detect up to the sound produced by a missile launch, which may exceed 180dB.
Experts consider the exposure to more than 85dB dangerous, so some sounds, such as those produced by motorcycles, headphones, and lawnmowers can potentially lead to a permanent hearing loss.
The indicative volume level of daily-life noises:
150dB Air raid siren, fireworks. Maximum pain threshold. Risk of hearing damage within just 7 seconds
140dB Gunshot, jet engine at take-off. Risk of hearing damage within just 15 seconds
137dB Audiences in open-air (stadium arena) concert. Risk of hearing damage within just 30 seconds
120dB Rock concert, sandblasting. Risk of hearing damage within 4 minutes
115dB Baby cry, jet-ski engine. Risk of hearing damage within 8 minutes
110dB Jigsaw at maximum speed, Mp3 Player. Risk of hearing damage within 15 minutes
105dB Power-drill, helicopter engine, metro/subway platform. Risk of hearing damage within 30 minutes
100dB Chainsaw, lawnmower. Risk of hearing damage within 1 hour
95dB Motorcycle engine, jigsaw at low speed. Risk of hearing damage within 2 hours
90dB Truck/lorry engine. Risk of hearing damage within 4 hours
85dB Starting Point for the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety regulation. Risk of hearing damage within 8 hours
70dB Heavy road traffic, vacuum cleaner
60dB Conversation, dishwasher
40dB Quiet room
With this simulator, you can experience how the earplugs filter the sound without reducing the quality of the music you wish to enjoy.
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