Can earbuds damage my hearing?

[Viva]

I just bought a pair of earbuds for my PC and the output volume sounds too loud even if I set it to 50% on my computer. Can they damage my hearing? I listen to music most of the time I use my computer(that is most of the day:)).

P.S there is no way to moderate the volume physically using the earbud. Also, I'm using an audio extension cable because the cable given with the earphone is too short.

[JDShu]

yep

[ojobson]

You could always buy a short cable with inline volume adjustment - I had to get some for my skullcandy earbuds as they were just too bloody loud.

[Dayofswords]

basically, yeah.

when ever i have earbubs on, i always turn it down enough that i can hear but still able to hear small sounds around me.

when i was in high school, people had earbubs on and music up so loud you could make out the words exactly from across the room, i couldn't understand why their ears weren't bleeding... perhaps the earbubs were blocking the flow...

[KiwiNZ]

You should consult an audiologist .

I am going to close this thread as this is not the place to gain this type of advice.