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Even the best earplugs only muffle sound to a certain degree. Sound, especially loud sounds, is transmitted very well through the bones in your head.
by GiraffeNecktie 15y ago
Even the best earplugs only muffle sound to a certain degree. Sound, especially loud sounds, is transmitted very well through the bones in your head.
- Anechoic 15y agoBone conduction only works well for lower frequencies, unless a transducer or vibrating object is directly coupled to your body. Earplugs would work just fine in this application.
- GiraffeNecktie 15y agoI've yet to find a pair of earplugs that block conversations in my office enough to let me concentrate, I seriously doubt that they'd be good for a concentrated blast of sound.