Big noise at the big game!

We thought that it was a great time to discuss basketball season and our hearing. It doesn’t matter what team you are rooting for, it can get very loud. You don’t want to lose your hearing, no matter where you are. You will want to hear the final buzzer clearly. If you’re in the area, come visit Pensacola’s best hearing center. 

What is it like to watch the game in the arena?

Congratulations! You should be prepared for loud noises by bringing your hearing protection. The noise level at NBA games can be measured at 109 decibels by sports reporters. Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud noises that exceed 85 decibels for long periods. While you are at the snack bar, grab some earplugs. You are watching the game in a bar?

Pubs and sports bars can be quite loud and may even require hearing protection. Here’s why. Oticon audiologists measured noise levels in popular bars during the playoffs. These levels averaged in the 70-decibel range. This is similar to the sound of a vacuum cleaner. They can spike to 110 decibels during large plays, which is more like the sound made by a jackhammer. And even construction workers wear hearing protection.

Fun fact! It is really loud here

It’s not a coincidence that sports fans seem to be getting louder. The 2014 Guinness World Record was set by Kansas City fans when they reached a staggering 142.2 decibel crowd roar. This is louder than a jet airplane and can cause injury and physical pain.

Enjoy your hearing health!

You don’t need to miss the excitement, and neither do you have to skip the game. These are some tips to keep in mind:

• Wear earplugs, noise-canceling headphones or earplugs to protect your ears. For a more direct broadcast, you can connect your hearing device to the loop system of the bar or arena (if one is available) and reduce crowd noise.
• You can take “noise breaks” by moving to a quieter place regularly to give your ears some rest. You may need to take a break if you have an earache, headache or other discomfort.
• Limit your exposure to loud noises. If you have season tickets, for instance, you might not want to go to every game. You will be able to hear the difference later.

Professional basketball games can last up to two hours. Protecting your ears is worth the effort.

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