Other Factors Not all sounds have the same effect. Here are some factors to consider. 1000 Hz-5000 Hz, where the ear is most sensitive, are more likely to cause damage than other frequency sounds. The total energy of exposure is important. Longer duration exposures have a greater effect than shorter duration exposures of the same intensity because they have more total energy.
Higher intensity sounds cause the same damage in less time than lower intensity sounds.
Different individuals will have differing degrees of damage. Some factors that are important are age, gender, and genetic differences.