Tired of Loud Restaurants – This App Will Help

Dining out should be an enjoyable experience, but for those with hearing loss, it can be a challenge. Background noise and loud conversations can make it difficult to hear and understand speech, ruining what should be a relaxing evening out. However, the Soundprint app is changing all that, offering a solution for those who struggle with noisy restaurants.

Yes, Restaurants Are Getting Louder.

It’s a common complaint among diners: restaurants are getting louder. In fact, a recent study found that the average decibel level in restaurants has increased from 68 decibels in the 1990s to an average of 74 decibels today. This increase in noise levels can make dining out a less enjoyable experience and can even cause hearing damage if you are exposed to loud noise regularly.

There are several reasons why restaurants are getting louder, including:

Open-plan kitchens and bar areas: With the rise of open-plan kitchens and bar areas, restaurant environments are becoming noisier. The sounds of cooking, clanging dishes, and bartenders preparing drinks can all contribute to the increased noise levels.

Ambiance: Many restaurants aim to create a lively and energetic atmosphere, which can mean that they crank up the music or use other sound-enhancing features. This can make the environment much louder, especially if the restaurant is already noisy due to other factors.

Acoustics: The design of many restaurants can contribute to increased noise levels. Hard surfaces, such as concrete floors and exposed brick walls, can reflect sound and amplify noise. Poorly designed lighting can also make it difficult for diners to hear each other, leading to more shouting and increased noise levels.

Crowds: Busy restaurants can be very loud, especially during peak hours. The sounds of diners talking and clattering cutlery can all contribute to the increased noise levels.

How Soundprint Works

The Soundprint app is a revolutionary tool that measures decibel levels in restaurants and other public spaces. With this app, users can find the quietest restaurants in their area, ensuring that they have a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.

The Soundprint app is easy to use and highly accurate. To use the app, simply open it, hold your phone up to the sound source, and the decibel level will be displayed instantly. You can then use this information to find restaurants with decibel levels that are comfortable for you, or you can use the app’s database to find restaurants with a decibel level that you are familiar with.

For those with hearing loss, the Soundprint app offers several benefits, including:

• Improving the dining experience: With the Soundprint app, you can find restaurants with decibel levels that are comfortable for you, ensuring that you can enjoy a relaxing meal without having to shout to be heard or leaving the restaurant with ringing ears.
• Convenience: The app is easy to use and highly accessible, so you can find the information you need in real-time, without having to do extensive research.
• Improving speech understanding: By finding quieter restaurants, those with hearing loss can enjoy dining out without having to worry about straining to hear or understand speech.

Hearing Aids: A Solution for Noisy Restaurant Environments

For those with hearing loss, hearing aids can be a lifesaver in noisy restaurant environments. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sounds and improve speech understanding in noisy environments, making dining out much more enjoyable.

The latest hearing aids are equipped with advanced noise-cancellation technology, which filters out background noise and enhances speech sounds. This means that even in noisy restaurants, you can hear and understand speech with ease. Additionally, many hearing aids also have directional microphones, which can be adjusted to focus on the sounds you want to hear, such as the conversation at your table.

Hearing aids are also highly customizable, so you can set them to your preferred levels of amplification and noise reduction. This means that you can have a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience, even in noisy restaurants.

Moreover, with the integration of smartphone technology and hearing aids, you can easily control your hearing aids and make adjustments on the fly. For example, you can adjust the volume and noise reduction levels directly from your smartphone, ensuring that you always have the best possible hearing experience.

We hope this article has been informative and has inspired you to try the Soundprint app the next time you are looking for a quieter restaurant. If you are struggling with hearing loss, we encourage you to visit our hearing practice for a comprehensive hearing evaluation. Our experienced audiologists will work with you to find the best treatment options to improve your hearing and enhance your quality of life.