I remember the days I could hear the old school TV's. Sadly 5 years ago a car's air bag went off and effected both ears. Thankfully my right ear was mostly unaffected but I'm suffering with tinnitus in my left ear. So now I get to enjoy that high pitched ring 24/7. Nevertheless I totally agree with Tom..... Protect Your Hearing no matter what.... keep you a set of cheep ear plugs in the car, suit case or anywhere you can keep them on you.