How Loud Is Your White Noise?

[David S]

Just tried to check my withe nose generator (hearing aid). I seams that the withe noise it transmits goes from 35-70db. Dose anybody know what it actually is? My audiologist says that you can´t hurt your ears even if you turn up them to max for days but isn't 70 db quite high?

 

[Marcini]

70dB is said to be the sound of a "normal" conversation i.e. not too loud. I wouldn't use them all day every day though.

 

[Mark McDill]

Just tried to check my withe nose generator (hearing aid). I seams that the withe noise it transmits goes from 35-70db. Dose anybody know what it actually is? My audiologist says that you can´t hurt your ears even if you turn up them to max for days but isn't 70 db quite high?

David
I have hearing aids with white noise generators too. My audiologist said the same thing (except he said safe @ 60 db over days of use). I never actually measured the db coming out of them, I just took his word for it. I used to wear mine for days on the highest setting and it did no harm. Now, however, my highest setting is 46 db and I rarely use it; in fact I'm getting to the point I don't need it anymore.

Mark

 

[suncityguy]

David
I have hearing aids with white noise generators too. My audiologist said the same thing (except he said safe @ 60 db over days of use). I never actually measured the db coming out of them, I just took his word for it. I used to wear mine for days on the highest setting and it did no harm. Now, however, my highest setting is 46 db and I rarely use it; in fact I'm getting to the point I don't need it anymore.

Mark

 

[suncityguy]

Hey David, I pardon the old thread, I am considering white noise hearing aids. My T spiked last December and it's been a bit of a roller coaster. Just wondered how effective they are. If anyone reading this can tell me, much obliged. Kelly

 

[linearb]

I find that my t is quietest in very quiet environments. Partially as a result if this I have stopped using any white noise when I sleep, after a life of sleeping with a fan...