Turn Down Your iPod Kids! You’re Too Young and It’s Too Loud!

Have you ever heard the saying, “If it’s too loud, you’re too old!”? The hearing damage that iPods are causing takes that saying to a whole new saying. “You’re too young and it’s too loud!”

I heard this story a long time ago-like 5 years ago, but I think it’s important for you to remember kiddies! You don’t want to be hard of hearing in your prime!

Did you know that your iPod’s volume goes up to a cracking 130 decibels, which is almost the same volume if you were at a loud rock concert?

“Decibel units are the measurements used to express differences in power or intensity between acoustic or electric signals. Sounds that register above 85 decibels are considered a dangerous exposure to the human ear, and can lead to permanent hearing loss over time.”

The study also states that ‘it’s not only about the high volume of sound into your ears, it’s also about the length of time that also increases the damage’.

So kids, turn it down!