With so many headphone brands and types to choose from, it can be hard to select the right match for your MP3 player. There are the typical considerations--color, size, quality, style, features--but what about hearing health? With so many people investing in MP3 players, it's about time we consider the effects headphones are having on all of those ears.
The popular Apple iPod comes with in-ear headphones, also known as earbuds or earphones, as well as volume-limiting software within the latest updates. Some audiologists argue that in-ear headphones are actually better for hearing health, as they lie closer to your inner ear organs that process sound. Their location, they say, might just encourage people to listen to music with a lower volume.
Others, however, argue that in-ear headphones pose a greater threat to your ears, because of their proximity to inner ear organs.
Dr. Mont Stong, a research audiologist in the San Francisco Bay Area, believes that noise-cancelling is the feature to look for when choosing headphones.
Is the iPod generation headed to a hearing-impaired future? That's the topic of discussion in this video, which features details on how to restrict your iPod's volume and an interview with Kathy Peck, a former punk band member and executive director and co-founder of Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers (H.E.A.R).
Education and Awareness for Rockers (H.E.A.R).
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2007-01-04 23:58:36 · 5 answers · asked by kayamat_ka_din 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
Oops i can hardly hear you
2007-01-05 06:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
marvelous question, Emily. whilst procuring CDs, I usually comprehend what i'm after. each so often i will only shop around and form of undergo in techniques ones of activity for destiny reference (however that would not consistently artwork). Downloading from iTunes is in many cases a result from an R&P ordinary on Y!A recommending a cartain music/artist I had forgotten approximately, or had in no way heard of until now. For listening, it is greater of a controlled spontaneity, particularly commuting to & from Boston for artwork or different activities; I even have arranged perhaps 36-40 playlists on my iPod (a 30-gig variety, so i've got have been given a lot of songs on it). reckoning on my temper or power point, I dial up a particular playlist and luxuriate interior the trip.
2016-10-30 01:41:12 · answer #2 · answered by doti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always make sure my volume limit on my Nano is 3/4 of the bar. I've got headphones and earbuds, the headphones are a lot better I think...better sound, further away from the ears
2007-01-05 00:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by ellietricitycat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, what?
2007-01-05 00:01:58 · answer #4 · answered by Stevie t 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We cant hear you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-05 00:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by rish 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋