Uneasy listening: Compressed music might be harmful to the ears

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Uneasy listening: Compressed music might be harmful to the ears

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Compressed music might be harmful to the ears
In guinea pigs it can weaken muscles important for hearing
The fictional band Spinal Tap could make their instruments louder with the help of amplifiers that went up to 11. Lesser musicians must find other ways to pump up the volume. One…

This story appeared on economist.com, 2025-05-07 17:21:37.