Dossier
Decibel
Coverage of Decibel in the Nexus archive.
- Are movie theaters getting too loud? Viewers, audiologists in the Philadelphia region consider sound exposure in film
Richard Whiteford expressed concern over extremely high decibel levels, reporting readings of 110.2 dBs from a movie theater near West Chester, PA. Audiologist Frank Wartinger advised that while movie theater volume is generally safe in most cases, consistent exposure to harmful sound levels can lead to noise-induced hearing loss, which he noted is one of the most preventable public health concerns.