> A single trumpet playing at full volume is loud enough to cause hearing damage. A pet-peeve; this is meaningless without a distance. I'd rather attend an orc

> A single trumpet playing at full volume is loud enough to cause hearing damage. A pet-peeve; this is meaningless without a distance. I'd rather attend an orchestra performance from the balcony than put a trumpet to my ear. "x is louder than a jet engine!" from the pilot's seat or standing on the wings? "louder than a crying baby," in the bedroom or in my arms? Sorry for hijacking your insightful comment, +1.