Sonic Silence

Have you ever had ringing in your ears after listening to loud music?

Did you know that just six minutes of listening to an MP3 player at full volume could result in a lifetime of hearing loss?

Developed in collaboration with Associate Professor Paul Chang from Edith Cowan University and the Australian Government’s Office of Hearing Services, Sonic Silence takes visitors on a journey into a socially isolated world of distorted sound and confusing conversations.

Designed to look like an oversized set of headphones, the two listening booths give people a chance to experience what it is like to have noise-induced hearing loss and learn about preventative measures.