Your ears hold the soundtrack to your life.

we are partygoers, party-makers and hearing researchers with a shared goal: to keep you dancing without the side effects.

After all, music is fun.


Building on our award-winning, peer-reviewed research and grounded in international noise-health guidelines,

we help you discover your personal noise-dose - the optimal level YOU can party at without a hearing hangover*-

to keep your soundtrack playing crisp and clear.

*as per the World Health Organisation (2022)

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I spend hours, time(s) a month in a loud music venue (nightclub, gig or concert, festival).
This is usually in a
I am a year old .
In my daily life I often experience tinnitus (ringing in the ear), hearing loss and hypersensitivity to sounds.
My email is

noise-dose calculator

why?

  • By knowing your noise dose— the level at which the World Health Organisation warns of noise- damage— you gain the power to know how you fit in your environment.

    You get to choose to respect your ears while fully enjoying the music you love. It’s not about being sensible—it’s about knowing when to listen smart and when to let loose.

  • Noise-dose matching means you can manage sound levels whilst minimising impact on sound quality. We include tried, tested and independently suggested high-quality, comfortable earplugs that are matched to your noise-dose so you
    Don’t waste money on ineffective earplugs.

Disclaimer:

The noise-dose calculator is for informational purposes only, aimed at encouraging safer listening in loud music venues. It is not medical advice. Based on WHO research, It assumes users consume all other sources of leisure noise within normal limits. Individual noise sensitivity and hearing health vary —consult a healthcare professional for personalised medical advice. This calculator is not intended for venue workers such as DJs, sound techs, security and bar staff; follow occupational noise guidelines in such cases. Life is Loud is not responsible for any health effects from using or misusing this information.