How Loud is Too Loud for an MP3 Player?
Claims of hearing loss are now being pointed at MP3 players. But this isn’t an old claim. It has existed since the invention of head phones. Whether they be hooked up to a radio, record player, 8-track player, cassette player, CD player, and now MP3 players. People know loud music is bad for their hearing. But they don’t notice because it is not an instant result. Hearing loss is a damage that accumulates over time that develops from age and the noise in our daily lives. It is advanced by loud music and noise. Music players get blamed, because with headphones the music is pumped right into your ear. If the person next to you can hear what you are listening through your headphones , then your music is too loud. Loud music in a bar or dance club can also damage your hearing if it is too loud.
This same old story seems to resurface every few years, or when a new music player comes out. So you cannot say that you were not warned. Ultimately it is up to the user to protect their own hearing and if it is in their control, be considerate of the hearing of others. If you are a club owner, keep the music at appropriate volumes.