Hello all,
For more than twenty-five years, I have been wearing ear plugs when I drive, fly, sit in a restaurant, attend most movies, go to concerts, and expose myself in any way to noise. I save my hearing up for working on music, either live or in the studio.
Now I drive a very loud MR2 turbo (intake, exhaust, boost controller, fuel defense circuit, stage 3 clutch, etc, about 300 hp) and really have to wear plugs.
But I see people all the time with iPod buds in their ears. It has become normal, even if it is illegal.
Best Regards,
Bill