Is Your Generator Too Loud? Here’s How You Can Measure Decibels and Reduce the Noise.

Fast cars go zoom, and of course loud. Fans love the revving of these cars and NASCAR fanatics are no different. They love the loudness of these machines and at times do not care about the 'harmful' ...

From the special effects and action to the surround sound, a trip to the theater is an adventure, but is it too much excitement for your ears? "It feels like you are almost in the movie. It's really ...

Sound is actually short for sound pressure level, or SPL, Steve Orfield said. It is measured in decibels, or dB, around which there are misconceptions. A few facts: • Zero decibels is not the absence ...

For comparison, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that a rocket launch measures up to 180 decibels, and that prolonged exposure to decibels above 85 can result in hearing loss. With ...

Children, teens and adults unknowingly risk their hearing during many activities. The damage can be immediate and permanent or gradual, causing hearing loss over time from prolonged exposure.

Lubbock’s noise ordinance is a bit vague in that it essentially says a violation is committed when a nearby person’s sleep, peace, comfort or repose is unreasonably disturbed. Councilwoman Shelia ...