General Discussions

**startsphere** · 06-12-2006, 02:34 PM

supposedly you cant hear it i you're 28+ y/o.

http://graphics.nytimes.com/packages...0_RINGTONE.mp3

**stOx** · 06-12-2006, 02:42 PM

I'm 27, i could hear it.

**Harvey** · 06-12-2006, 03:33 PM

Any oldies want to verify this for us?...

Sounds like a great ringtone for school!!

**ADAM Web Design** · 06-12-2006, 03:57 PM

I heard a high-pitched shriek and a buzz when I had my speakers up halfway (and I'm 29).

Was that the ringtone?

**Harvey** · 06-12-2006, 04:00 PM

Twas indeed.

Search for "noise" on NYtimes.com and it'll come up.

Knew about the concept before... it's funny it's been used as a ringtone though

**Anacrusis** · 06-12-2006, 04:03 PM

It works, in my work place anybody under 30 yr old could hear it , nobody over 40 could.

**Harvey** · 06-12-2006, 04:33 PM

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It works, in my work place anybody under 30 yr old could hear it , nobody over 40 could.

Thought it would... hehe bet you were popular with the under 30's :lol

**Christopher** · 06-12-2006, 04:48 PM

With all the kids owning iPods these days, in another decade no one under 15 will be able to hear it

**KML9870** · 06-12-2006, 09:26 PM

Hmm, I'm 35 and a fan of loud music (my 11 year old daughter frequently tells me to turn down the car stereo) and as such have attended quite a few rock concerts and I'm positive I have damaged my ear drums, but I heard it with my speakers set quite low. Maybe I could hear it because of my "Mom ears"?

I agree with Chroder too though - DarkLink (who turns 16 in 10 days) listens to his Iriver at just a little below the max. I can't handle it that loud directly in my ears!