More advice for avoiding iPod Ear
December 20th, 2005
There is a new article out today outlining a leading audiologist’s plan to help users of personal-music-listening devices avoid “iPod ear” (a term we here at HHDC first coined, which has since moved into common usage).
Northwestern University audiologist Dean Garstecki advises that to keep “ear-healthy” people using iPods or other portable listening devices with headphones should follow the “60 percent, 60 minute” rule. This basically says that listeners can use these devices for up to 60 minutes daily if they limit their volume to 60% of maximum. If users are willing to listen at less than 60% of full volume, they may listen longer.
Garstecki states that many iPodders listen at a decibel level on par with the noise level found at rock concerts. This can lead to hearing loss after only about 75 minutes of exposure.
Read more:
Save Your Hearing Now
IPod Earbuds Damage Hearing [Yahoo News]
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1. Lifehacker&hellip | December 27th, 2005 at 7:03 pm
Avoid the Dreaded iPod Ear
If you have an iPod, you might be interested in the new research coming out of Northwestern University. Basically, in order to keep your ears functioning at top capacity, you’ll need to keep these guidelines in mind: “Northwestern University…
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