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Originally Posted by RX8 Zoom Zoom
Yes, people I have the windows down and I'm going about 65 mph down the interstate. So, no I don't have all the windows up listening to it! That would be extremely loud! When I have the windows up it's usually at about 15 or so. I didn't mean for this to turn into a damaging ears thread. 
The damage from volume 20 is the same with your windows up vs down.
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TEBOW FOR HE15MAN
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Originally Posted by mysql101
It doesn't matter, what you describe is just like someone who runs a lawn mower - then has to use a really loud setting on the walkman in order to hear the music. Sound at volume 20 is sound at volume 20.
The damage from volume 20 is the same with your windows up vs down.
The damage from volume 20 is the same with your windows up vs down.
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Originally Posted by RX8 Zoom Zoom
I don't think it is. It may be, I'm no ear doctor, but I don't think you are either. I think that in order to hear the music, I have to turn the volume up when the windows are down. So, that means that I'm hearing the same thing, but my speakers are just working harder to get that same sound to my ears.
It only took me one google search to find this:
http://www.hei.org/news/facts/nihlfact.htm
If you are in an environment where you must raise your voice to be heard, you are in a potentially hazardous environment for your hearing. This includes loud music performances (regardless of musical genre), and activities such as operating power tools, driving loud vehicles, or driving with the windows down, etc.
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Originally Posted by RX8Sick
Ok, the RX8 drive is really loud sometimes and smooth at other times. I think most of the noise I hear come from the front (drivetrain - tires or something)....I hate em....I have to turn up the audio to subdue the noise but when I'm with a passenger, I feel like damn, they can hear all that noise.
Do you think it's the stock tires or because the car is close to the ground? I have an appointment with the dealership today to look at it in 2 hours but I won't wanna have them work on my car for unnecessary ****. Mechanics make me nervous
Do you think it's the stock tires or because the car is close to the ground? I have an appointment with the dealership today to look at it in 2 hours but I won't wanna have them work on my car for unnecessary ****. Mechanics make me nervous
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For the rattling in the door with the windows down...try reaching out and touching the plastic on your sideview mirror to keep it from vibrating. That is what is causing the rattling in my driver's side door. Might not be the same problem for you, but worth a try.
Originally Posted by mysql101
Incorrect. You can't hear it as well because you're adding additional sounds. The fact that you have to raise it to 20 means that the other sounds you're hearing is also at a high decibel.
I don't wanna wreck my hearing ya know.
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TEBOW FOR HE15MAN
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
Thank you, now I have reason to keep my windows up. I don't wanna wreck my hearing ya know.
I don't wanna wreck my hearing ya know.
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