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environment noise, noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using
earbuds.
• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before you hearing could be affected.
• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing
loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.
• Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, hear mufed speech, or
experience any temporary hearing difculty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your
doctor.
You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources:
American Academy of Audiology
11480 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 220
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (800) 222-2336 or 703-790-8466
Email: infoaud@audiology.org
Internet: www.audiology.org/Pages/default.aspx
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
National Institues of Health
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD 20892-2320
Email: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov
Internet: www.nidcd.nih.gov/
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