Even at 85 decibels, you may not experience it that day, that week or that year, [but] if you continue listening to noise at that level you could have [hearing] damage over time. |
The classic way of telling is when you have ringing in your ears. It's a very common outcome of exposure to too loud of music. |
The ear is so sensitive it can measure a vibration the width of the hydrogen molecule, and I'm watching this guy's windows vibrate [at a stop light]. |
You tend to have less hearing loss listening to something you like versus something that's just scrutiny. |