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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
1 Gupta 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 Gupta \p 75-78 \n
\t
\l 17417 ].
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extended periods of time could be unsafe. One expert suggests people should listen at only 30
percent maximum volume [CITATION Chamberlain \l 17417 ].
More and more people are using headphones and earbuds with their
computers and
mobile devices. Using high-quality listening devices and lowering the volume can help to
minimize potential hearing loss from the use of headphones and earbuds.
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Chamberlain, Megan Lynn.
Understanding How Volume Levels Affect Hearing
. n.d. Course
Technology. Web. 16 Sept., 2017.
Gupta, Elena Maia and Adelbert Luis Padro.
Hearing Protection Methods
. Orlando: Palm
Press, 2017. Print.
Tu, Mingzhu Lin. "Headphones and Earbuds."
Technology Trends Today
Aug., 2017: n. pag.
Web. 3 Oct., 2017.
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