What are the disadvantages of sonic weapons?

Answer 1

You can use sonic weapons against a crowd but not against specific individuals, because sound tends to spread out over a wide area. Also, while you can certainly make sounds loud enough to annoy people or even to cause hearing loss, it is difficult (although not impossible) to make sounds loud enough to kill people. You may not want to kill people, of course, but in the case of weapons you usually do want to at least have that option.

Answer 2

One disadvantage of sonic weapons is the potential for collateral damage. The high-intensity sound waves can affect not only the targeted individuals but also unintended bystanders, causing harm or injury. Moreover, these weapons can have long-term health effects, such as hearing loss or psychological trauma, especially if used in close proximity to people. Additionally, the use of sonic weapons can raise ethical concerns and spark public controversy regarding their intended purpose and appropriate use.