Health/Safety Information 33
headphones (including headsets,
earbuds, and Bluetooth
®
or other
wireless devices).
Exposure to very loud sound has
also been associated in some
studies with tinnitus (a ringing in
the ear), hypersensitivity to sound,
and distorted hearing. Individual
susceptibility to noise-induced
hearing loss and potential hearing
problem varies. Additionally, the
amount of sound produced by a
portable audio device varies
depending on the nature of the
sound, the device settings, and the
headphones that are used. As a
result, there is no single volume
setting that is appropriate for
everyone or for every combination
of sound, settings, and equipment.
