Oh.. and sometimes, most times, I wouldn't be able to hear them either. And that's without wearing ear buds.
If you want me to know what you are saying, get my attention and face me when you speak. Lipreading is a wonderful thing.
I've got a grand-daughter that I will never hear or understand until she can pitch her voice into my limited range. Well, and learn to speak better than a 2 year old can.
/johnny
I have that same problem with the Missus.
:^\