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I was in a bar/club with a live band about 2' from the speakers. That was too loud. I knew it was too loud and wanted to move, but I was with a large group. I'm pretty sure the bulk of the tinnitis that I have today is from that night.

Some power tool stuff that I've dealt with has been piercing despite covering your ears. I started wearing my shooting ear muffs when I worked with power tools in the garage.

Guns are pretty loud too.

I saw the shuttle launch once. I know it's REALLY loud, but I was about 11-12 miles away, so it was mostly just a low rumble from my vantage point.