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hearing loss. Some scientific research
suggests that using portable audio
devices, such as portable music players
and cell phones, at high volume settings
for long durations may lead to permanent
noise-induced hearing loss.
This includes the use of headphones
(including headsets, earbuds, and
Bluetooth® or other wireless devices).
Exposure to very loud sound has also been
associated in some studies with tinnitus
(a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to
sound, and distorted hearing. Individual
susceptibility to noise-induced hearing
loss and potential hearing problem
varies. Additionally, the amount of sound
produced by a portable audio device varies
depending on the nature of the sound,
the device settings, and the headphones
that are used. As a result, there is no single
volume setting that is appropriate for
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everyone or for every combination of
sound, settings, and equipment.
You should follow some common sense
recommendations when using any
portable audio device:
• Always turn the volume down before
plugging the earphones into an
audio source.
• Set the volume in a quiet environment
and select the lowest volume at which
you can hear adequately.
• Be aware that you can adapt to higher
volume settings over time, not realizing
that the higher volume may be harmful to
your hearing.
• When using headphones, turn the
volume down if you cannot hear the
people speaking near you or if the person
sitting next to you can hear what you are
listening to.