I'm 24 and have minor tinnitus from loud concerts... I've been using quality hearing protection for a couple years now. Can barely hear the end frequency. I suspect it will be one of the last few times I can hear it as my hearing continues to degrade as I age. If you're some teen who loves their music loud - please invest in some musicians earplugs (13USD, 10GB/euro). They actually make shows more pleasurable, truly.