How quickly does my hearing get damaged?!
Question: How quickly does my hearing get damaged?
Answers:
Yes, exposure to very loud sounds can permanently damage your hearing that quickly, particularly if it is repeated exposure. Many factors come into play, for instance, earbud headphones are one of the worst things you can use, over the ear "ear goggles" and the old 1980's style of headband headphones are better, and listening on a stereo with real speakers are better, but, consider that, depending on the labour laws in your local area, but here, any repeated or prolonged exposure in the workplace of 90 decibels or above requires that all workers wear hearing protection. take a look at the chart located here...
http://vancouver.ca/engsvcs/projects/soundsmart/soundAndNoise.htm
90 decibels isn't really that loud. it's about at loud as a heavy truck (or LRT train).
I love loud music, too, but be careful.