Hearing loss


I read alot of people here talking about hearing loss,but no one ever mentions headphones as a possible reason for the hearing loss...Headphones, ear phones,I see people with earplugs in all day long...I hear people saying you start losing your hearing at about 35. What's your opinion. 

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I stopped using earphones and headphones when I was in my mid 30s. Somehow I prefer listening to music on loudspeakers. Hearing damage is closely correlated to extended exposure to music/noise at high levels. For this reason I now mostly listen at 70dB average SPL with peaks below 80dB most of the time.

I have mild tinnitus in my left ear likely caused by extended exposure to loud music during my younger days. The damage is irreversible. To prevent further deterioration of the ears, I now practice good listening habits and wear ear plugs whenever I’m in a noisy environment.

Take good care of your ears folks.