Does everyone hear "the sound of silence"?

67% Normal
21 Comments

I have a constant very high-pitched white-noise-ish sound in my ears, which I can only hear when there's almost no other sound.

It's not tinnitus, or at least not normal tinnitus, because I do get tinnitus from time to time so I know what it sounds like.

Tried looking it up and found someone talking about something that seemed like it could be what I have, referring to it as the "Sound of Silence", and saying that everyone has it.

Does everyone have it? Looking up "The sound of silence" just shows music.

Voting Results
67% Normal
Based on 15 votes (10 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 21 )
  • raisinbran
    2 years ago

    Apparently you don't know what tinnitus sounds like. What you are describing is tinnitus. It can sound different at lower volumes.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    3
    3
      -
    • hauntedbysandwiches
      2 years ago

      Nope this is to do with air flow into the ear everyone hears the "sound of silence". You have it too.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
    • TheRealWalter
      2 years ago

      tinnitus, the kind I said I get from time to time apparently does happen in healthy people for a few seconds, just like me.

      if you're implying that one can have two forms of tinnitus at the same time then that's news to me.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
    2 years ago

    its the sounda blood flowin thru your brainpan area

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    3
    3
  • litelander8
    2 years ago

    Are you sure it’s not just subliminal messages?

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    2
    2
      -
    • TheRealWalter
      2 years ago

      quite.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
  • 1234tellmethatyoulovememore
    2 years ago

    There might be another word for it, but I have it do. Not entirely sure how normal it is though

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    2
    2
  • LloydAsher
    2 years ago

    I imagine it's the same as when you close your eyes and your brain makes up static.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • Pilum
    2 years ago

    I think it's There for everyone if they pay attention. I've noticed it. I think it's similar to the kinda fuzzy background you see in pitch black.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • mandms50
    2 years ago

    Silence is the loudest sound.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • ellnell
    2 years ago

    Yes, except it's not high pitched but more like wind or a fan and it's very low I only hear it at night when trying to sleep and it's not every night. Some nights it's louder than others.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • hauntedbysandwiches
    2 years ago

    Yep there's been a number of studies done on this and I believe everyone hears it although it may sound slightly different to each individual

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • RoyyRogers
    2 years ago

    This sounds like teninitus Honestly

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • YE
    2 years ago

    Your ancestors are trying to get a strong message about using IIN through to you, listen hard.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
      -
    • TheRealWalter
      2 years ago

      all I hear are the screams of the innocent. why?

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      0
      0
  • SouthernWeirdBroker
    2 years ago

    Isn't that a gay musical

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • Tingles18
    2 years ago

    Yeah, I hear it too. It's so weird.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • 1WeirdGuy
    2 years ago

    Disturbed did a great cover of it

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
      -
    • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
      2 years ago

      i like their cover of genesis land of confusion

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      1
      1
  • idolomantis
    2 years ago

    Just curious, but does this happen ANYWHERE that it’s totally quiet?

    I know that some people can just hear higher frequencies than others, and that things like electronics sometimes produce high pitched sounds.

    Maybe you’re hearing some kind of high frequency sound coming from your neighbor’s place or something? Just an idea.

    I know someone who has tinnitus too. He’s also partially deaf and it’s like his hearing aids give him this weird ability to pick up high frequency sounds that nobody else can hear. We used to work together and he’d be able to find broken equipment just by following his ears. Your post just reminded me of that lol

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
      -
    • TheRealWalter
      2 years ago

      I do hear it anywhere quiet enough, but it's so quiet that it really doesn't affect my hearing, and is just annoying.

      I'm assuming that what I hear is just some system in my body like blood flowing through my brains

      Comment Hidden ( show )
      1
      1