So I was sitting in my office and hearing an infernal noise

[malaise]

I had to get something from my car so I walked down the stairs and there was this young man with a headset on and I could still hear the loud noise (music is not the word).
I asked him what he thought he was doing to his eardrums if I could hear the music in my office.

His response - I never thought about that you know - thanks. I swear a lot of our young people are completely disconnected from reality including their own bodies.

Still shaking head.

[snappyturtle]

1. I experience it everyday almost 24/7....my studio is<50 yds.

from a 5 way stop in a busy residential area. The noise from
car sound systems is ....no words...let's just say my thoracic
cavity resonates with the bass sounds.

[malaise]

2. Yes the car cound systems make my entire body vibrate but imagine that

surrounding your ears. I swear half of these young folks will be deaf before 40.

[cpwm17]

5. The SOB's that force their noise on the public should have their sound systems seized

They make much of the country unlivable for many people.

Repeat offenders should be sent to jail and have their cars seized. This is a major quality of life issue.

[shedevil69taz]

3. amazingly enough

Even after 13 years of enduring all kinds of explosions, and many hours of too loud music with ears unprotected (artillery, mortars, small arms, and then celebratory concerts, road trips etc.) my hearing has gotten better since I enlisted. According to the tests they give me annually at least.

[malaise]

4. Good for you

Many aren't that lucky