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

Acoustic Piano
60-70 dB

Acoustic Guitar
70-80 dB

Electric Guitar
90 dB

DJ Booth
100 dB

DJ Headphones
110 dB

Concert Speakers
120 dB