Headphone out - Be careful with 100% volume settings!

[khuntim]

I made a HUGE mistake and had the output set to 100% on accident hit the play button and damaged my hearing.

I am a music lover and not sure what to do, it's my left ear.

WARNING: make sure you do not have 100% volume enabled when you use headphones.

I have always been so careful about this throughout the years, now I am so lost. severe depression.

 

[Audiohome]

Sorry to read this, this mistake is way too easy to make!

I still do not trust the volume per source or output in the software. In the past I have seen too many devices where the software is not 100% in that sense.
I played with the volume per source on the Ultra and also saw that it does not switch 100% of the time, so decided not to use it.
For the ultra it would be good if they introduce a screen when switching to the phones output asking you to confirm the volume if it is set above e.g. 50%.
Basically the same as with modern phones, when the level was set at a percentage with a risk for damaging your ears, it limits first.

 

[Yoku-San]

I am very sorry for you. I had some fireworks explode near my ear when I was young which also left a little bit of loss on one side. But I guess I still can hear more than the majority of people my age.

Whoever wants to use 100% output however should be aware of the risks that it can have. I remember some discussions where people nearly destroyed their speakers when pairing the Ultra with monoblocks using fixed volume out.

 

[Wiimer]

I am sorry for you and can't find the words to describe it...

One habit I always follow is to put on headphone after start music.

 

[MrSoul4470]

I made a HUGE mistake and had the output set to 100% on accident hit the play button and damaged my hearing.

I am a music lover and not sure what to do, it's my left ear.

WARNING: make sure you do not have 100% volume enabled when you use headphones.

I have always been so careful about this throughout the years, now I am so lost. severe depression.

When did it happen? Your ears might just be temporarily impaired. Give them some time and don't worry too much. I'm sure you took off your headphones right away. I believe it will be okay.

 

[slartibartfast]

When did it happen? Your ears might just be temporarily impaired. Give them some time and don't worry too much. I'm sure you took off your headphones right away. I believe it will be okay.

Indeed. I remember concerts in the Student Union back in the day where we had impaired hearing for a couple of days afterwards.

 

[khuntim]

When did it happen? Your ears might just be temporarily impaired. Give them some time and don't worry too much. I'm sure you took off your headphones right away. I believe it will be okay.

3 days ago. about 80% loss left ear. going to see ear doctor/surgeon tomorrow.

 

[Mr Ee]

In ear monitors?
I had the same early on with over ear phones. Was a shock far more than a problem, fortunately.
I suggested auto sensing of headphone input and reducing volume when plugged in, but I'm assuming there's a reason this hasn't been adressed earlier.
Hope it works out ok.

 

[MrSoul4470]

3 days ago. about 80% loss left ear. going to see ear doctor/surgeon tomorrow.

That's weird as I suspect you were only exposed to it for a second or so. If it was in-ears then maybe it is rather from pulling them out quickly and negative pressure on your ear drum from it. Maybe the ear drum is torn (which actually wouldn't be the worst, because they heal quite well)? Did it bleed?

Wish you all the best!

 

[WiiMer SJ]

My sympathy to the OP. Please consider an appointment with an ENT doctor or an Audiologist.
I have permanent hearing reduction in my left ear due to a metal hammer blow to a piece of hollow steel. I also have Tinnitus in both ears, and there is a history of hearing loss on one side of my family tree. One of my aunts relied on lip reading and later an ocular implant.
My point is that despite all of the above, I am still able to listen to music and enjoy the experience.

 

[khuntim]

Thank you everyone, saw the ENT, no damage to ear drum and left ear has come back a bit, not 100%, much better then it was.

Had my ear wax cleaned, and she also suggested B12, bumped up to 2mg along with my other supplements.

That new expensive DAC for my headphone system is off the list, enjoying the Ultra for now.

 

[WiiM Support]

Hi khuntim,

I'm glad to hear your left ear is recovering. I’ve requested our team to implement a 50% volume limit when switching to headphone-out. This limit can only be manually removed by users, ensuring added safety. I hope this change helps prevent accidents like yours in the future. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.