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Reducing perception of
ambient noise
In-ear headphones draically reduce
perception of ambient noise. Using in-ear
headphones in road traic can be potentially
dangerous. The user’s hearing mu not be
impaired to the extent that it causes road
safety risks.
► Do not use the in-ear headphones within
the action area of potentially dangerous
machines and tools.
► Avoid using in-ear headphones in
situations where hearing mu not be
impaired – paicularly in road traic,
when crossing a level crossing or on a
conruction site.
Risk of injury
Avoid sudden movements when using wired
in-ear headphones. You might seriously hu
yourself especially if you wear piercings,
earrings, glasses, etc., where the wire can get
caught.
Changed acouic perception
For many people, wearing in-ear headphones
takes some getting used to because the
acouic perception of their own voice and
body as well as the inner ear sounds that
occur while walking is dierent from the
“normal” situation without in-ear head-
phones. However, this initially range
sensation usually diminishes aer wearing
them for a while.