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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 extended periods
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[Gupta]
.
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of time could be unsafe. One expert suggests people should listen at only 30 percent maximum
volume
[Chamberlain]
.
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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Works Cited
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Gupta, Elena Maia Gupta and Adelbert Luis Padro.
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