Here’s an interesting fact: people who listen to music in their headphones too loudly can suffer from permanent hearing loss. Well, that’s not that interesting and many people would agree with that statement. Here’s why it’s an interesting fact: The reason people listen to music too loudly is not necessarily because they love loud music. Rather, it’s because the background sound is too loud and interferes with the music.

So what’s the solution? Music should be enjoyed through headphones (remember, not everyone shares your musical tastes!)…that’s a given. But music doesn’t have to be enjoyed at a massive volume. After all, the true enjoyment of music does not come from the volume but from the quality of the sound.  Read more