The idea just popped into my head last night that I could do a research project to see if this is the case. Especially with the popularity of the airtight earbud and after reading about lawsuits against apple for hearing loss, I really wonder if all of this loud music is widening our ear canals or making our eardrums less sensitive over generations. Hm, maybe it’s the style of earphones that’s the culprit, since some people like listening really loud, compression or not.
Hearing Aids
- JBuds J2 Premium Hi-Fi Noise-Isolating Earbuds « FeverGame.Com
- Plantronics UP2HS2 Headset | Wireless Earbud Headphones
- Ear Ringing Tinnitus – Stop The Noise | thetrendyfish.com
No. Compression does just the opposite. It holds the loud passages down preventing overloading/distortion of the recording. (It does increase the volume of the quieter passages but holds the overall volume down so the channel(s) is(are) not overloaded. Basically, it decreases the ability to express music through dynamics – makes louder passages quieter and quieter ones louder. It’s a real music killer!
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