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  • Russ L
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2006
    • 544

    Simple Minds "Once Upon A Time" (1985)



    Simple Minds "Street Fighting Years" (1989)



    Both remastered by Simon Heyworth at Super Audio Mastering in 2003. His sound quality is at par with the best in the world. The Minds best 2 albums.
    Russ

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    • Hdale85
      Moderator Emeritus
      • Jan 2006
      • 16075

      Just received my copy of Charlie Byrd - Blue Byrd.



      Excellent CD so far very enjoyable. I also ordered the self titled album on a special Audiophile Label. It has not arrived yet though.



      Bill had the Vinyl and I just had to find the CD for comparisons as its has a few excellent recordings.

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      • wettou
        Ultra Senior Member
        • May 2006
        • 3389

        Down to Earth, Jem



        very nice
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        Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower

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        • bigburner
          Super Senior Member
          • May 2005
          • 2649

          The Faith Tones - "Jesus Use Me"

          These babes are hot!
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          • Russ L
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2006
            • 544

            Originally posted by bigburner
            The Faith Tones - "Jesus Use Me"

            These babes are hot!
            I didn't know that was out on CD. My vinyl version was worn out. Time to replace... thx.
            Russ

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            • bigburner
              Super Senior Member
              • May 2005
              • 2649

              Joan Osborne - "Little Wild One" (2008 )

              This is Joan the singer/songwriter rather than Joan the covers singer, and she does a damn fine job. Gosh she has a lovely voice.

              Nigel.
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              • ShadowZA
                Super Senior Member
                • Jan 2006
                • 1098

                Brian Culbertson - "It's on tonight" (2005 )

                Beautiful, laid back smooth jazz, especially track 7: "Dreaming of you"

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                • PewterTA
                  Moderator
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 2901

                  I don't think this needs anymore introduction than the BEST live album ever...

                  Digital Audio makes me Happy.
                  -Dan

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                  • Thelonious Funk
                    Senior Member
                    • Dec 2006
                    • 357

                    Originally posted by PewterTA
                    I don't think this needs anymore introduction than the BEST live album ever...


                    Better than KISS Alive!???

                    (kidding.)
                    Hello, my name is Eric and I am a music addict.

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                    • PewterTA
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 2901

                      Just barely, but yes. ha ha
                      Digital Audio makes me Happy.
                      -Dan

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                      • bigburner
                        Super Senior Member
                        • May 2005
                        • 2649

                        Lucinda Williams - "Little Honey" (2008 )

                        I've listened to this CD twice now and I quite like it. Lucinda does rock'n'roll. Well, that's a bit simplistic. There's more to it than that but that's the lingering impression. It certainly appeals to me more than her last album "West". Lucinda's voice is definitely getting more gravelly as she ages.

                        Nigel.
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                        • ShadowZA
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                          • Jan 2006
                          • 1098

                          Pat Benatar - "Greatest Hits" (2005 ) [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

                          Re-living my student youth with some superb classic 80's female rock. Good recording too.

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                          • Glen B
                            Super Senior Member
                            • Jul 2004
                            • 1106

                            Marc Broussard.



                            Last edited by Glen B; 08 December 2008, 14:12 Monday.


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                            • wettou
                              Ultra Senior Member
                              • May 2006
                              • 3389

                              Have fun

                              Jem


                              Mylene Farmer
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                              Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower

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                              • Gump
                                Senior Member
                                • Sep 2005
                                • 522

                                AC/DC Black Ice

                                In an attempt to recapture a little bit of my semi-misguided youth I picked up AC/DC's new "BLACK ICE" cd yesterday.

                                If you like der rock unt' roll this 15 song cd has something that'll wax your board I have no doubt!

                                The Dirty Deeds era may be long gone, but Angus and the crew still have plenty left in their bag of tricks.

                                I give it the big, enthusiastic thumbs up! :T

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                                • David Meek
                                  Moderator Emeritus
                                  • Aug 2000
                                  • 8938

                                  Continuing in the "reaching back to my mis-spent youth" thread here:

                                  Led Zeppelin - How The West Was Won, discs 1 and 2 so far.

                                  .

                                  David - Trigger-happy HTGuide Admin

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                                  • bigburner
                                    Super Senior Member
                                    • May 2005
                                    • 2649

                                    Nick Lowe - "The Convincer" (2001)

                                    This album would be as good as any new album I've discovered this year. Well I didn't actually discover it - my wife did. Of course I had to ignore it for a while because I hadn't bought it, but once I had listened to it twice I was completely hooked.

                                    Nick Lowe writes and sings ballads - beautifully crafted songs with excellent lyrics.

                                    Interestingly I saw him last night while watching the "Old Grey Whistle Test, Vol 3" DVD. It was 1973 and he was the singer and bass player with a band called Brinsley Schwarz. I can tell you that he looked nothing like the guy on this CD cover!

                                    Nigel.
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                                    • fishhead64
                                      Junior Member
                                      • Nov 2008
                                      • 3

                                      Bruce Hornsby Harbor Lights

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                                      • bigburner
                                        Super Senior Member
                                        • May 2005
                                        • 2649

                                        Teddy Thompson - "A Piece of What You Need" (2008 )

                                        This is Teddy's third album. It is a much anticipated follow-up to his first album "Separate Ways" which was critically acclaimed. His second album was covers of country songs so doesn't really count in terms of this discussion.

                                        The problem with this new album is that "Separate Ways" is a masterpiece - one of the best albums I have ever heard. It was always going to be a tough assignment bettering that album and in my opinion he hasn't done it with his one.

                                        That's pretty hard on Teddy isn't it? Taken on it's own "A Piece of What You Need" is a very good album. However if you want a taste of perfection then buy "Separate Ways" first.

                                        Nigel.
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                                        • toledoguy
                                          Junior Member
                                          • Jul 2008
                                          • 24

                                          Bare Naked Ladies Christmas Album, according to my 3 year old, I'll be listening to this alot over the next 5 weeks. But seriously, it's very good for a holiday album.

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                                          • hifiguymi
                                            Super Senior Member
                                            • Mar 2007
                                            • 1532

                                            Kings of Leon's latest album "Only by the Night". It's really good. Sound quality is OK. Typical of a current rock disc.

                                            Death Cab For Cutie's "Narrow Stairs" as well. Sonics are pretty good and so is the performance.

                                            I'm new to both bands, but so far I like the Kings of Leon better.

                                            Eric

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                                            • Hdale85
                                              Moderator Emeritus
                                              • Jan 2006
                                              • 16075

                                              Currently it's

                                              Fourplay - Yes, Please

                                              Great smooth Jazz album. Strange enough there is also an R&B song on there but just one.

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                                              • wettou
                                                Ultra Senior Member
                                                • May 2006
                                                • 3389

                                                wolfgang amadeus mozart, symphonies, prague, jupiter, sir charles mackerras, scottish chamber orchestra,download, 24 bit, award, disc of the year, linn, 24, 24bit, 24 bit


                                                Outstanding in multichannel:T
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                                                Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower

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                                                • bigburner
                                                  Super Senior Member
                                                  • May 2005
                                                  • 2649

                                                  Ryan Adams and the Cardinals - "Cardinology" (2008 )

                                                  A great album and a great band.

                                                  Ryan Adams has always been a genius but I'm glad that the precocious brat phase is finally coming to an end.

                                                  Nigel.
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                                                  • Russ L
                                                    Senior Member
                                                    • Jul 2006
                                                    • 544

                                                    KT TUNSTALL "DRASTIC FANTASTIC" (2007)

                                                    Original, catchy, straightforward pop/rock tunes well written and sung by a talented and cute rocker chick. Much different from her 1st folkier album. A big :T

                                                    Russ

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                                                    • Glen B
                                                      Super Senior Member
                                                      • Jul 2004
                                                      • 1106

                                                      Deep Blue - Keiko Matsui.
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                                                      • Johnloudb
                                                        Super Senior Member
                                                        • May 2007
                                                        • 1877

                                                        Originally posted by Russ L
                                                        KT TUNSTALL "DRASTIC FANTASTIC" (2007)

                                                        Original, catchy, straightforward pop/rock tunes well written and sung by a talented and cute rocker chick. Much different from her 1st folkier album. A big :T
                                                        I have to admit I am partial to talented/cute rocker chicks. Added that to my cart.

                                                        One of my favorites is Goldfrapp "Black Cherry." It's electronic - synthesized music with a sexy voice. Goodfrapp is Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory. I don't know if this their best since I have heard their other work.

                                                        John unk:

                                                        "Why can't we all just, get along?" ~ Jack Nicholson (Mars Attacks)

                                                        My Website (hyperacusis, tinnitus, my story)

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                                                        • Russ L
                                                          Senior Member
                                                          • Jul 2006
                                                          • 544

                                                          Originally posted by Johnloudb
                                                          One of my favorites is Goldfrapp "Black Cherry." It's electronic - synthesized music with a sexy voice. Goodfrapp is Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory. I don't know if this their best since I have heard their other work.
                                                          Just listening to the uploads of their songs from their 1st album "Felt Mountain" on Youtube. Goldfrapp are very original and hauntingly beautiful. Great find.
                                                          An hour later...
                                                          OK, now listening to "Black Cherry" on youtube and its even better. Very tempted to order vinyl version from Amazon UK but pricey @ 15 Pounds Sterling + shipping.
                                                          Last edited by Russ L; 08 December 2008, 19:03 Monday. Reason: Next album
                                                          Russ

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                                                          • Johnloudb
                                                            Super Senior Member
                                                            • May 2007
                                                            • 1877

                                                            I just listened to clips of Felt Mountain and it's so different from Black Cherry. I read they are flexible, but that's crazy. I'll have to listen more to there stuff, it's very different. Like you, I prefer Black Cherry to what I've heard so far.

                                                            The sound quality is very good on the Black Cherry CD, so you might want to save your cash.

                                                            I listened to KT Tunstal clips at Amazon and she sound just like you say. Look forward to hearing that on the Big Rig.
                                                            John unk:

                                                            "Why can't we all just, get along?" ~ Jack Nicholson (Mars Attacks)

                                                            My Website (hyperacusis, tinnitus, my story)

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                                                            • Russ L
                                                              Senior Member
                                                              • Jul 2006
                                                              • 544

                                                              Original TV Soundtrack from Firefly (2005)
                                                              I was surprised by the incredible sound quality. Get ready for deep bass notes. Can't stop playing the CD. But the CD seems to get louder and louder even tho I keep turning it down :scratchhead:



                                                              If you're a big fan this is a keeper.
                                                              Russ

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                                                              • Chris D
                                                                Moderator Emeritus
                                                                • Dec 2000
                                                                • 16877

                                                                Huh... I never would have thought to buy the soundtrack.

                                                                Maybe a couple life-size pictures of Kaylee, though.
                                                                CHRIS

                                                                Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
                                                                - Pleasantville

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                                                                • Russ L
                                                                  Senior Member
                                                                  • Jul 2006
                                                                  • 544

                                                                  Serena Ryder - Is It O.K.? [2008]

                                                                  All original tunes from the folk/rocker with the smoky 3 octave singing voice. She has a big following in Canada and OZ. US release date Feb. 2009 but available now on Amazon Canada.
                                                                  Russ

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                                                                  • wkhanna
                                                                    Grumpy Old Super Moderator Emeritus
                                                                    • Jan 2006
                                                                    • 5673

                                                                    Just finished the first 10 tracks on Axle's latest " Chinese Democracy" at ~ 90 to 95 dB via PewterTA's new RB-1090 which is spending time at my abode till he reconfigures space for it in his system. I will have more to say about this amp later.

                                                                    Track 5 & 10 caught my ear, not too bad. Overall, a bit more techno sounding according to the wife (I know next to nothing about G&R). SQ was good, much better than I expected.

                                                                    It still sounded a bit congested to me, but I am an acoustic Jazz lover. I still need to finish listening to the rest of the disc, but to me, I get more 'juice' from Marilyn Manson (who I actually like in small doses). I wonder what Zappa could have accomplished if he had this much time to make one album?

                                                                    I also got the LP today, but it is a Xmas gift for the wife so I will have to wait to give a comparison.
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                                                                    Bill

                                                                    Practicing Curmudgeon & Audio Snob
                                                                    ....just an "ON" switch, Please!

                                                                    FinleyAudio

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                                                                    • Russ L
                                                                      Senior Member
                                                                      • Jul 2006
                                                                      • 544

                                                                      Originally posted by wkhanna
                                                                      Just finished the first 10 tracks on Axle's latest " Chinese Democracy" at ~ 90 to 95 dB via PewterTA's new RB-1090 which is spending time at my abode till he reconfigures space for it in his system. I will have more to say about this amp later.

                                                                      Track 5 & 10 caught my ear, not too bad. Overall, a bit more techno sounding according to the wife (I know next to nothing about G&R). SQ was good, much better than I expected.

                                                                      It still sounded a bit congested to me, but I am an acoustic Jazz lover. I still need to finish listening to the rest of the disc, but to me, I get more 'juice' from Marilyn Manson (who I actually like in small doses). I wonder what Zappa could have accomplished if he had this much time to make one album?

                                                                      I also got the LP today, but it is a Xmas gift for the wife so I will have to wait to give a comparison.
                                                                      I wish I could play my music at those levels!
                                                                      Hope the wife likes it... I probably like it because it isn't like traditional GNR.
                                                                      Apparently the LP is better than the Cd according to 1 post on another forum. But congestion is more likely due to the layering.
                                                                      Russ

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                                                                      • wkhanna
                                                                        Grumpy Old Super Moderator Emeritus
                                                                        • Jan 2006
                                                                        • 5673

                                                                        Originally posted by Russ L
                                                                        But congestion is more likely due to the layering.
                                                                        On first impression, that is exactly what I was thinking.

                                                                        The same can happen with classical recordings, especially with entire string or brass sections on dynamic passages.

                                                                        In my Humble experience, the congested sound can be due partly to the recording/miking in just the same way as it can by the reproduction equipment.
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                                                                        Bill

                                                                        Practicing Curmudgeon & Audio Snob
                                                                        ....just an "ON" switch, Please!

                                                                        FinleyAudio

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                                                                        • bigburner
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                                                                          • May 2005
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                                                                          • bigburner
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                                                                            • May 2005
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                                                                            The Fireman - "Electric Arguments" (2008 )

                                                                            The Fireman is Paul McCartney plus producer Youth. By calling himself The Fireman McCartney gets to experiment a bit and put out something different. There's no way that this album will be regarded as a classic in 10 years time but it's definitely worth a listen or two before then.

                                                                            Nigel.
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                                                                            • bigburner
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                                                                              • wettou
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                                                                                • May 2006
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                                                                                Originally posted by Russ L
                                                                                I wish I could play my music at those levels!
                                                                                No you don't that will cause permanent hearing damage

                                                                                Preventing Hearing Damage When Listening With Headphones
                                                                                Hearing damage from headphones is probably more common than from loudspeakers, because many people exploit the acoustic isolation by listening at higher volumes. Moreover, the risk of hearing damage from headphones is higher than with loudspeakers, even at comparable volumes, due to the close coupling of the transducers to the ears. One of the benefits of headphone listening is the ability to detect musical details. Any hearing damage would have substantial impact on that experience. This article takes a look at the process of human hearing and offers guidelines for safe listening.


                                                                                THE ANATOMY OF HEARING LOSS


                                                                                The simplified view of the human ear in figure 1 identifies the basic mechanisms of human hearing. Sound travels down the ear canal and causes the eardrum to vibrate. Inside the middle ear, a bone attached to the eardrum vibrates with the eardrum and propagates sound waves through the middle ear by way of two other ear bones, which amplify the sound. The third ear bone vibrates against the cochlea of the inner ear. The cochlea is filled with fluid and is lined with frequency-sensitive hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals going to the brain. The cells that respond to high frequencies are located in the outer cochlea, and those for the low frequencies follow behind.



                                                                                    • 90 dbA8 hrs 92 dbA6 hrs 95 dbA4 hrs 97 dbA3 hrs 100 dbA2 hrs 102 dbA1.5 hrs 105 dbA1 hr 110 dbA0.5 hr 115 dbA0.25 hr or les Note: When the daily noise exposure is composed of two or

                                                                                      more periods of noise exposure of different levels, their combined effect should be considered, rather than the individual effect of each. Exposure to impulsive or impact noise should not exceed 140 dB peak sound pressure level.








                                                                                      Figure 2: OSHA Regulation 1910.95 - Occupational noise exposure
                                                                                As seen in the OSHA Noise Exposure table in figure 2, the louder the sound, the less time it takes for damage to occur. OSHA limits noise exposure levels in the work environment to about 90dB for an 8-hour period, but permits exposure to higher levels for short periods. Many experts believe that the OSHA numbers are too high for hearing safety. EU countries have very strict laws about noise exposure. For example, U.K. employers must take action at two levels of noise exposure: 85dB and 90dB. At 85dB, employers must offer hearing protection and hearing education to employees. At 90dB or higher, employees MUST wear earplugs, and the employer MUST try to reduce the ambient noise level.



                                                                                    • 60 dB Everyday conversation, ringing telephone. 70 dB Restaurant. 80 dB Heavy city traffic, alarm clock at 2 feet, factory noise, vacuum cleaner, garbage disposal. 90 dB Subway trains, motorcycle, workshop tools, lawn mower. 100 dB Chain saw, pneumatic drill. 110 dB Dance club. 120 dB Rock concert speaker sound, sandblasting, thunderclap. 130 dB Jet take off, gunfire. Figure 3: Decibel levels of common sounds.
                                                                                Most people are exposed to dangerous noise levels on a daily basis (figure 3), but usually for far less time that it would take for hearing damage to occur. The harmful effects can be cumulative, so long-term exposure to short periods of loud noise can produce hearing loss years later.



                                                                                    • 60-70 dB normal piano practice 70 dB fortissimo singer 3 ft. away 75-85 dB chamber music in small auditorium 84-103 dB violin 85-111 dB flute 85-114 dB trombone 106 dB timpani & bass drum rolls 120 - 137 dB symphonic music peak 150 dB rock music peak Figure 4: Decibel levels of musical noise.
                                                                                As seen in figure 4, musical instruments have the same potential to induce hearing damage as jackhammers and chainsaws. Musicians and concert-goers who fail to use hearing protection may be subjecting themselves to acoustic trauma on a regular basis. Interestingly, there are studies indicating that hearing damage may be less severe, if the individual considers the sound to be "pleasant music" as opposed to noise. Nevertheless, prolonged exposure to high volume sounds, whether music or noise, can and does result in hearing damage.

                                                                                NOISE-INDUCED HEARING DAMAGE
                                                                                Two types of hearing damage can result from exposure to loud noise: sensineural hearing loss and tinnitus. Sensorineural hearing loss happens in the inner ear when high energy sound waves, rippling through ear fluid, overstimulate and kill hair cells. When hair cells for a band of frequencies are destroyed, those frequencies are no longer heard. In addition to being at the frontline of the cochleal sensor array, the high frequency hair cells are also the most sensitive. It is not surprising, then, that noise-induced hearing loss typically begins with the high frequencies in the 3kHz-6kHz range. Cochlear implants may improve hearing function in those cases, where the auditory nerve cells (that connect to the hair cells) are still intact.

                                                                                If loud noise only damages the hair cells beyond their capacity to heal completely, then either hearing at certain frequencies will be diminished and/or the listener will suffer tinnitus, when the damaged cells fire continuously even though there is no real sound. Tinnitus is typically described as a persistent, loud buzz in the head at the frequency of the hearing damage. For some tinnitus sufferers, the buzz is very loud - 90dB or more - and can compromise the quality of life, not to mention completely ruin all ability to enjoy music. Diminished hearing can be corrected to a degree with hearing aids. Tinnitus is currently not curable, but there are treatments and devices to minimize its impact on the sufferer.

                                                                                SOUND PERCEPTION IN HEADPHONES VS. LOUDSPEAKERS
                                                                                In loudspeaker reproduction, sounds must travel several feet before reaching the listener's ears. By the time they arrive, a portion of the high frequencies have been absorbed by the air. Low frequencies are not absorbed as much, but they are more felt through bone conduction than actually heard. With headphones, the ears hear all frequencies without any attenuation, because the transducers are literally pressed against them. Thus, when listening to headphones at the same effective volume level as loudspeakers, headphones may still transmit louder high frequencies that are more likely to cause hearing damage.

                                                                                Another hearing phenomenon that seems to be more noticeable with headphones is a decreasing sensitivity to sound levels over time, as the ears adapt to loud sounds. The listener perceives a gradual drop in loudness even though the volume control setting hasn't changed. The acoustic isolation of headphones tends to highlight this dulling effect. It is all too easy for headphone listeners to turn up the volume to the point where hearing is at risk. Interestingly, most people find it difficult to distinguish between 85dB and 100dB SPLs, despite that the latter is more injurious to hearing. Therefore, it is important to avoid listening fatigue by resting the ears in silence after long sessions with headphones and to fight the temptation to turn up the volume.

                                                                                Personal stereos are another source of hearing damage risk. Using those open-air lightweight ("Walkman-style") headphones that come with portable stereos, listeners can enjoy music on the go - and often have the volume levels cranked up to drown out traffic and other outdoor noises. In a recent study of noise exposure from portable stereos (Airo et al.), listeners in a quiet laboratory setting were comfortable with headphones set at an average volume of 69 dB. Once outside where the mean noise level was 65 dB, the average volume went up to 82 dB, with some levels as high as 95 dB. The study concluded that "[s]ome hearing loss risk would be expected when [portable stereos] are used in noisy conditions at work or among traffic, and therefore avoiding continuous use of [portable stereos] in noisy conditions is recommended." (See SETTING SAFE HEADPHONE VOLUME LEVELS below for tips on safe listening in high noise environments.)

                                                                                Wearing headphones (especially the Walkman-style) during exercise is also dangerous to hearing. Aerobic exercise diverts blood from the ears to the limbs, and leaves the inner ear more vulnerable to damage from loud sound. A Swedish study estimated that the risk of hearing loss is doubled when listening to headphones at high volume during aerobic exercise. The study recommends limiting headphone use during exercise to one-half hour per day at half volume. (See SETTING SAFE HEADPHONE VOLUME LEVELS below for more tips on safe listening in high noise exercise environments.)

                                                                                SYMPTOMS OF HEARING DAMAGE
                                                                                Hearing damage from excessive noise exposure is not always permanent. Even if one's hearing has been subjected to major acoustic shock, quick medical intervention may minimize the trauma. On the other hand, hearing damage can also be gradual, cumulative and without obvious warning signs. A hearing test and a medical examination are the only way to truly diagnose hearing damage. However, the following symptoms are serious enough to warrant an appointment with the ear doctor:

                                                                                • Ringing or buzzing in the ears
                                                                                • Difficulty in understanding speech.
                                                                                • Slight muffling of sounds
                                                                                • Difficulty understanding speech in noisy places or places with poor acoustics
                                                                                After exposure to loud music, the listener may experience "threshold shifting," when low-level sounds are no longer as audible as they were. Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) suggests the following procedure to test hearing after attending a loud concert or listening to loud music:

                                                                                • [S]et the volume of your radio to a level where you can barely hear the words. A talk show works best, as sometimes it is hard to understand lyrics in music. After[listening to loud music], turn on the radio to the same setting. Can you still hear and understand the words? If not, you're experiencing a form of short term hearing loss called temporary threshold shift. When this happens too many times, the damage can become permanent.
                                                                                More severe symptoms of hearing damage can include acute or chronic dizziness, pain, discomfort, and drainage from the ears. In the case of severe acoustic trauma, an immediate visit to an ear doctor or the Emergency Room of a hospital is in order. There are medications that when given in time may minimize hearing loss.

                                                                                SETTING SAFE HEADPHONE VOLUME LEVELS


                                                                                The Fletcher-Munson loudness curves (shown above) indicate that low-level listening may not be as satisfying because perception of loudness is not linear, but is dependent on frequency and volume. The curves are flattest when the SPL is at the threshold of pain. Tone controls can rebalance sound to have the same pleasing amplitude spectrum at lower listening levels. The most accurate loudness compensation would dynamically adjust to both frequency and volume. Such dynamic filters are not widely available to consumers. Still, a small amount of equalization (treble and bass boost) can restore naturalness to the sound of headphones, so that listening at safe levels is appealing (or at least, not unappealing).

                                                                                The table in figure 1 lists the maximum safe exposure times at various noise levels, but headphones do not come with built-in SPL meters to help the listener determine whether the volume is too high. Also, audio professionals may need to set the gain of the headphone amplifier high to hear low-level details clearly, but then are overwhelmed when the music swells or explodes in crescendos. Therefore, methods for setting safe headphone volume levels depend on how the headphones are being used.

                                                                                • Indoors in a quiet listening environment: According to the Airo study, listeners in a quiet room set headphone volumes at an average of 69 dB, a little less than the average sound level in a restaurant. With open-air headphones, the ability to hear normal conversation through the headphones is a good indicator that the volume level is safe. Because closed-ear headphones acoustically isolate the listener, normal conversation may not be audible when wearing these types of headphones. Instead, a safe volume level may be set by moving one earcup off and comparing the level in other earcup with that of normal conversation.


                                                                                Anyone who listens to loud music or is exposed to loud noise on a regular basis should test hearing periodically, because hearing loss can be cumulative, very gradual and virtually symptomless.
                                                                                In cases of temporary hearing loss, such tests can ensure that there has been adequate recovery time. While headphones can damage hearing if played too loudly, they are also a good means of testing hearing. Any of the test CDs for evaluating loudspeakers and headphones will have a series of test tones that span the audio spectrum. An impromptu listen of these tones can help determine the range of a person's hearing. A more detailed assessment requires a CD designed for testing hearing. Audiometric CDs, such as Audio-CD from Digital Recordings, are accurate enough to measure trends in a person's hearing.
                                                                                Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower

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                                                                                • Ovation
                                                                                  Super Senior Member
                                                                                  • Sep 2004
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                                                                                  To get back on topic (though the lesson on not listening to excessively loud music is always worth repeating): A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi (the 2006 re-release).

                                                                                  Next up: Sarah MacLachlan's Wintersong.

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                                                                                  • Johnloudb
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                                                                                    • May 2007
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                                                                                    Originally posted by wettou
                                                                                    No you don't that will cause permanent hearing damage
                                                                                    I completely agree! And, as you mentioned the OSHA Noise Exposure guidelines are not adequate in preventing long term hearing loss. I've never exceeded those exposure levels (to my knowledge), but I developed high frequency hearing loss in my mid 20's. I even used a dB meter to check sound levels in my listening room.

                                                                                    Why don't movie theaters comply with the OSHA Noise Exposure guidlines? That's what I'd like to know! Maybe they do, just barely. :roll:
                                                                                    John unk:

                                                                                    "Why can't we all just, get along?" ~ Jack Nicholson (Mars Attacks)

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                                                                                    • Johnloudb
                                                                                      Super Senior Member
                                                                                      • May 2007
                                                                                      • 1877

                                                                                      Originally posted by Ovation
                                                                                      A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi (the 2006 re-release).
                                                                                      I have that CD, still unopened - 'bout time I gave it a listen!
                                                                                      John unk:

                                                                                      "Why can't we all just, get along?" ~ Jack Nicholson (Mars Attacks)

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                                                                                      • wkhanna
                                                                                        Grumpy Old Super Moderator Emeritus
                                                                                        • Jan 2006
                                                                                        • 5673

                                                                                        What? Uh? Wud ya say? :W

                                                                                        Oh! Yeah! If you could only have one Xmas CD playing from now till New Year's day..........that would be the only one I know of that wouldn't dive you absolutely bonkers. I've had mine for over ten years, and it still gets more play over the holidays than any other 'seasonal' album.

                                                                                        You must put that one on immediately! But keep it turned down, or the neighborhood kids may stage a Xmas play on your front lawn.
                                                                                        _


                                                                                        Bill

                                                                                        Practicing Curmudgeon & Audio Snob
                                                                                        ....just an "ON" switch, Please!

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                                                                                        • wettou
                                                                                          Ultra Senior Member
                                                                                          • May 2006
                                                                                          • 3389

                                                                                          Please stop the Christmas songs the US is too international .....
                                                                                          Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower

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                                                                                          • Johnloudb
                                                                                            Super Senior Member
                                                                                            • May 2007
                                                                                            • 1877

                                                                                            It's music! That what's this thread is about. IMO anyone's welcome to post any kind of music they like. "Merry Christmas!," :B but also "Happy Holidays!," "Happy Kawanza!," "Happy Hanukkah!" and so forth, in no particular order.

                                                                                            P.S. I respect of all religious beliefs! I embrace diversity and religious freedom.
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