Why Do My Ears Ring Loudly After Using High Volume Noise Cancelling Headphones?
1. Introduction Loud ringing in the ears after using noise-canceling headphones at high volumes is the direct physiological result of acoustic microtrauma to the delicate hair cells within the cochlea. While noise-canceling technology is highly effective at eliminating background environmental sound, exposing the inner ear to highly concentrated, unbuffered decibel levels overstimulates the auditory nerve. … Read more