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Protecting Your Ears Earbuds — those tiny speakers worn directly in the ear — have been found to be potentially damaging to hearing, particularly over time. Here are some suggestions to protect your hearing when using a personal listening device: Wear earmuff–style headphones. Your best bet is “noise-cancelling” headphones, which reduce
or eliminate background noise. This lessens the need to crank the volume above 50 percent. You can listen to music at a softer volume for a longer time. Follow the 60/60 rule when wearing ear buds. Keep your volume below 60 percent, and limit your listening to under 60 minutes per day.
out more background noise, allowing you to listen at a lower volume. Invest in “custom” earbuds made according to an impression taken of your ear canal. These block out the most noise, letting you listen at very low levels. They also provide the best sound quality. Educate children and teenagers. Most have no idea that hearing doesn’t come back once it’s gone.
Buy the newer ear buds that offer a tighter fit to block
— Source: Beltone Hearing
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