The volume level of the sound that transmits from headphones or earbuds into the ear of a
person wearing this type of device has been linked to hearing loss. The volume should be set low
enough that other people nearby cannot hear the sound being transmitted. The quieter the sounds,
the less possibility of hearing damage. Further, listening at a higher volume for extended periods
of time could be unsafe. One expert suggest people should listen at only 30 percent maximum
volume [ CITATION Cha17 \l 1033 ].
1Gupta and Padro state that effective noise-cancelling technology reduces the
interference of sounds from the surrounding environment, reducing the volume level required by
headphones and earbuds[CITATION Gup17 \p 75-78 \n
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More and more people are using headphones and earbuds with their computer and mobile
devices. Using high quality listening devices and lowering the volume can help to minimize
potential hearing loss form the use of headphones and earbuds.
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