The Brief
- Preachers blaring sermons through megaphones outside of T-Mobile Park are causing controversy.
- Fans told FOX 13 Seattle they are fed up with the loud, inescapable noise while waiting for games.
- The Mariners say they are talking with the City of Seattle to address the concerns.
SEATTLE, WA – Officials with the Mariners tell FOX 13 Seattle they are talking with the City of Seattle on how they can crack down on loud, amplified sounds outside of the ballpark.
You’re too loud
In July, FOX 13 Seattle reported on the controversy surrounding megaphone preachers posted outside every Mariners home game.
“They’re annoying. They’re loud, disrespectful,” said James Felker.
FOX 13 Seattle used the app “Decibel Meter Sound Detector” to record sound levels of 120 decibels from the megaphones of the preachers. Online reports also list megaphones having a decibel range of about 90 to 120.
Health impacts
According to the CDC, noise-induced hearing loss can result from a one-time exposure to sounds at or above 120 decibels.…