noise level in aircraft cabins

[JohnK]

I really haven't noticed if any of the aircraft I have been in have been that loud for me to worry. Are we supposed to feel the noise hurting us or is that the point? The damage is done without knowing it?

 

[Deleted member]

The average aircraft cabin is anywhere from 70-110db (louder behind the engines).

A friend recorded it at 90db on a 773 ER last week behind the engines.
Considering the maximum recommended exposure is 2 hours @ 90db - why isn't there outcry on the effect this has to our hearing?

I suggested to Qantas years ago they should do a deal with Bose and fit out the entire first/biz class cabin with noise cancelling tech, but it fell on deaf ears.

What !? Speak up, I can't hear you over the engine noise.

Ok jokes aside. As I don't always get to fly in J. I carry my own noise cancelling headphones. Best decision ever.