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Maximum intensity. Bass physically impacts your body. Without protection, permanent hearing damage can occur within seconds.
Why Concerts Are So Dangerous
Modern concert sound systems can produce sound levels comparable to jet engines. The difference? You're exposed for hours, not seconds.
The Math That Matters
- 85 dB = 8 hours safe exposure
- 100 dB (typical concert) = 15 minutes safe
- 110 dB (near speakers) = 90 seconds safe
- A 3-hour show at 105 dB = 36x your daily recommended noise dose
Concert Hearing Protection Tips
Wear High-Fidelity Earplugs
Unlike foam plugs that muffle sound, musician's earplugs reduce volume evenly across frequencies. Music still sounds like music—just quieter and safer.
Position Yourself Wisely
Sound levels drop significantly away from speakers. Mid-crowd often has the best sound quality anyway—balanced mix, less harsh peaks.
Take Sound Breaks
Step outside or to a quiet area for 10-15 minutes every hour. This gives your hair cells time to recover from overstimulation.
Use a Decibel Meter App
Apps like NIOSH SLM can give you a rough idea of sound levels. If it's consistently over 100 dB, protection is essential.
Know the Warning Signs
If you experience ringing, muffled hearing, or ear pain during the show, your ears are being damaged. Get to a quieter area or insert protection immediately.
Hear Every Show for the Rest of Your Life
Unplugs let you click between full protection and transparency mode when you need to talk. Never miss a moment, never damage your ears.
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The Morning After
If you wake up with ringing ears or muffled hearing after a concert, you've experienced Temporary Threshold Shift (TTS). While hearing typically returns within 24-48 hours, this is a warning sign. Each occurrence causes cumulative damage that doesn't fully heal.