Classical concerts expose audiences to brief noise peaks above workplace safety limits

Evidence

Each of us is responsible for our own hearing, but in life unexpected things happen. Many of us have lived portions of our lives without being conscious of the real risks to hearing and the consequences of hearing loss. Occupational noise exposure limits are not sufficient for anyone who wants to enjoy the full panorama of music and movie sound, and to be able to carry on a conversation around a table in a crowded restaurant or at a party. We all need to be somewhat obsessive about avoiding pointless loud sounds so we can enjoy the rewarding ones. — Toole, Floyd E, Sound reproduction- the acoustics and…, 1918 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Occupational noise limits fail to protect recreational hearing enjoyment — Toole, Floyd E, Sound reproduction- the acoustics and…, 1918; Concert audiences can briefly experience noise above damaging thresholds — David M. Howard, Jamie Angus, Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, 682

Broader Connections

• Occupational noise limits fail to protect recreational hearing enjoyment #expands (0.85) — Toole, Floyd E, Sound reproduction- the acoustics and…, 1918