How loud is hard rock music?

Hard rock music is typically very loud, with an average sound pressure level (SPL) of around 100 dB. This is comparable to the sound of a jet engine from 100 feet away. Some hard rock concerts can reach SPLs of over 120 dB, which can cause permanent hearing damage after just a few minutes of exposure.

For comparison, the following are some examples of other common sounds and their SPLs:

- Whisper: 30 dB

- Normal conversation: 60 dB

- City street traffic: 80 dB

- Subway train: 90 dB

- Rock concert: 115 dB

- Jet engine from 100 feet away: 120 dB

- Gunshot: 140 dB

As you can see, hard rock music is significantly louder than most other common sounds. This is why it is important to take precautions to protect your hearing when attending a hard rock concert or listening to hard rock music on a regular basis.

Here are some tips for protecting your hearing at a hard rock concert:

- Wear earplugs or earmuffs.

- Stand far away from the speakers.

- Take breaks from the music throughout the concert.

- Do not listen to hard rock music at high volumes for extended periods of time.

If you experience any pain or discomfort in your ears after attending a hard rock concert, it is important to see a doctor.