Monster ISPORT - Important Monster Performance and Safety Tips; Listen Responsibly

A IMPORTANT Monster® Performance
A and Safety Tips
Listen Responsibly
To avoid hearing damage, make sure that the volume on
your music player is turned down before connecting
your
headphones. After placing headphones in your ears,
gradually turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable
listening
level.
Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB), exposure to any
noise at or above 85 dB can cause gradual hearing loss.
Monitor your use; hearing loss is a function of loudness
versus time.
The louder it is, the less time you can be exposed
to it. The softer it is, the more time you can listen to it. Refer
to the chart* on the following page.
This decibel (dB) table compares some common sounds and
shows how they rank in potential harm to hearing.
SOUND
NOISE LEVEL EFFECT
(dB)
Whisper
30 Very quiet
Quiet Office 50-60 Comfortable hearing
levels
are under 60 dB
Vacuum Cleaner,
70 Intrusive; interferes with
Hair Dryer
telephone conversations
Food Blender 85-90 85 dB is the level at
which hearing damage
(8 hrs.) begins
Garbage Truck,
100
No more than 15
Cement Mixer
minutes of unprotected
exposure recommended
for sounds between
90-100 dB
Power
110
Regular exposure to
Saw, Drill/
sound over 100 dB of
Jackhammer
more than 1 minute risks
permanent hearing loss
Rock Concerts
110-140 Threshold of pain begins
(varies)
around 125dB
* Chart information obtained from http://www. nidcd .nih.gov/health/
education/teachers/common_sounds.
asp