Interactive Music Widget: Sound Levels and Effects

Explore how different instruments and DJ equipment can quickly lead to hearing damage if played too loud for too long. Click on each sound to see maximum safe exposure time and exponential oxidative stress.

Maximum Safe Exposure Time
Exponential Oxidative Stress
Click an instrument or gear below
Piano
Acoustic Piano
60-70 dB
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
70-80 dB
Electric Guitar
Electric Guitar
90 dB
DJ Booth
DJ Booth
100 dB
DJ Headphones
DJ Headphones
110 dB
Speakers
Concert Speakers
120 dB