You are not alone, they turn the volume UP cause too many young people are nearly DEAF. Next time you are at Walgreens or a drug store pick up half-dozen cheap foam EAR-PLUGS. Put them in your main travel bag when you get home. When traveling on business or pleasure, I put a set in my pocket every morning. Work great during DL parades, opening kick-offs at USC or Denver, or taking a nap on the LAX to Atlanta flight. Try it, you might be amazed how often you reach in your pocket for your ear plugs