Selecting fine audio
equipment
such
as
the
unit
you've
just
purchased
is
only
the
start
of
your musical enjoyment.
Now
it's
time
to
consider
how
you can maximize
the
fun and excitement
your
equipment
offers. This manufacturer,
the
Consumer
Electronics Association
(CEA)®
and
the
American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association
(ASHA)
want
you
to
get
the
most
out
of
your
equipment
by
playing
it
at a safe level; a level
that
lets
the
sound come
through
clearly
without
annoying
blaring
or
distortion and, most importantly,
without
damaging
your
sensitive
hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over
time
your
hearing "comfort level" adapts
to
higher
volumes
of
sound.
So
what
sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful
to
your
hearing. Guard against this
by
setting
your
equipment
at a safe level
BEFORE
your
hearing adapts.
TO
ESTABLISH
A
SAFE
LEVEL:
• Set
your
volume control
to
the
lowest level where you can hear
the
music
comfortably and clearly. Prolonged exposure
to
anything over
85
decibels can
cause gradual hearing loss.
• Once you have established a sound level where you can hear
the
audio
comfortably, clearly and
without
distortion, set
the
dial and leave
it
there.
•
See
if
your
music player
has
a volume limiter
that
allows you
to
set a safe
listening level by establishing a maximum volume level on your player. This
is
a
great solution for parents
to
ensure
their
children listen at a
safe
level.
• Limit listening
time
to
give
your
hearing "quiet breaks:'
BE
SURE
TO
OBSERVE
THE
FOLLOWING
GUIDELINES
WHEN
WEARING
YOUR
HEADPHONES
OR
EARBUDS:
• Do
not
turn
up
the
volume
so
high
that
you can't hear sounds around you.
• Do
not
use headphones
or
earbuds while operating a motorized vehicle;
it
may
create a traffic hazard and
is
illegal in many
areas.
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