Protect your ears: limit iPod use

[IGBT]

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The earbuds commonly used by iPod listeners are placed directly into the ear and can boost the audio signal by as many as nine decibels -- comparable to the difference in sound intensity between an alarm clock and a lawn mower, Garstecki said..

"It's the combination of high intensity and long duration that creates the unique problem with the iPod," Garstecki said.

Various researchers have reported an increased risk of hearing loss associated with headphone use in the general population. Despite this, an MTV survey conducted earlier this year revealed that most teens and young adults do not think hearing loss from loud music is a big problem, even though over half of those surveyed said they experienced ringing in their ears after concerts. When told that the loud music may lead to lifelong hearing loss, however, most of the survey participants said they would consider protective measures in the future

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

I noticed a few years ago how earbuds were killing my ears...can't imagine how anyone who listens to them every day will fare in the ong run.

 

[Analog]

Tinnitus is no fun.

 

[Viper GTS]

I hate hearing the general population talk about the evils of headphone use.

They have no clue WTF they're talking about.

Yes, loud noises damage your hearing. Yes, headphones can produce dangerous volume levels. But don't give me any crap about one type of headphone being safer than another, or what volume to select on my equipment.

When my g/f went to the audiologist they gave her an even more useless gauge:

If the people next to you can hear your music it's too loud.

:roll:

Viper GTS

 

[Rubycon]

What if you use a lawnmower for your alarm clock? 😛

 

[Goosemaster]

It's when you start cranking it up that you have to limit the dosage," he explained.

WELL DUH.

 

[IGBT]

Originally posted by: C6FT7
What if you use a lawnmower for your alarm clock? 😛

..what about the guys using leaf blowers and using iPods..can you imagine how loud they must have that iPod cranked to hear it??

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

It's when you start cranking it up that you have to limit the dosage," he explained.

WELL DUH.

Well..This article is like one of George W. Bush's speeches, its dumb and obvious.