tinnitus

I wondered where to put this thread and decided that I've possibly ended up with tinnitus from standing by the big sound systems (reggae and dub) too close to often.

yeah I did actually think after posting maybe I should've done a forum search

I just had this weird tinnitus for an hour and then it just disappeared.

Good thing about it was that I started to think about my hearing ability and how important it is to take care of it. One more point of why louder is not necessarily better than quality.

After Aba Shanti & Jah Tubbys session I was deaf for couple of days and that ish was creepy.

I wonder how much louder the sound systems and the enviroment generally is than lets say 40years ago...

One thing which is a debated subject is that low frequencies dont cause hearing loss since you dont hear em but feel it. I think its bs. Last weekend I was at a session where there were 6scoops and it felt nasty in the ears. At the same time its kinda cool to feel the music but in the long run it might not be worth sacrificing your ability to hear.

I think it might be time to start using earplugs where ever the music is too loud. Which is kinda stupid but thats how it goes. Im going to work tonite in the club and I never use earplugs and after a days work my ears are ringing a bit,not good. I cant wear earplugs at work all the time cause I need to hear things,maybe I should get some hiquality earplugs.

Anyway,take care of your ears all

Think it works that way? I dont believe if it doesnt hurt  it is making damage,but what the hell do i know. Tho i know one thing usually i run for cover from overdriven 2 inch compression drivers,they usually make my ears ring like hell.

 App and CSG are spot on regarding low frequencies, I used to be under the impression that it was the sound that hurts that was the problem (e.g. a big 2" comp being overdriven as mentioned) but it's definitely bass that does the damage, ever felt the insides of your ears actually resonating and vibrating when you're stood too close too a stack of subs? That's what does the damage.     After just recently having no hearing in my right ear for a couple of weeks (except a nice ringing sound due to being a tinnitus sufferer myself) due to nothing more than a build up of wax I can quite honestly say that it would have put me in a very dark place if it had become permanent. As app said above; take care of your ears all . You've only got one set and they've got to last you all your life!!    

Edited by njw - 28 February 2015 at 8:46pm

Ok the bass makes most damage i get that but still think if it doesnt hurt you are good, personally i cant stand infront of lets say scoops playing full on too long if im not drunk as hell .Time of exposure also plays quite a role there i think . Do earplugs help to lower the sub spl too? I was always under the impression they just block out the higher freq,never used pro ones tho just the ones you get at festivals for free. How does that work considering the wavelengths and bass traveling easily through stuff?