To avoid hearing loss, set the volume of the player to minimum before
connecting the headset. After putting the earphone on, increase the
volume to a proper level. Noise is measured in decibels (dB). Any outside
noise of 85 decibels or more will cause gradual hearing loss.
Please pay attention to your operation habits! Volume and duration are
proportional to hearing loss. The higher the volume, the shorter the time
you should listen; the more comfortable the volume is, the longer you
can listen. Listening at high volume for long will cause damage to your
hearing.
This dB level chart compares some common noise sources and their
potential danger to your hearing:
Correct Operation
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Sound Source
Noise Level
Consequence on Hearing
Whisper
30dB
Very quiet
Quiet office
50-60dB
Comfortable hearing level is below 60dB
Vacuum cleaner/
hair dryer
70dB
Somewhat invasive and may interfere with
phone calls
Food processor
85-90dB
85dB (continuously 8 hours) will begin to
hurt hearing
Garbage cleaning
machine/
cement mixer
100dB
Exposure to sound of 90~100dB is suggested
to be within 15 minutes if without protection
Electric saw/
electric drill
110dB
Frequent exposure to over 100dB for more
than 1 minute can impair hearing
110-140dB
Painful hearing starts at about 120dB
Rock concert
(subjective)
TS-2300
In-Ear Monitor Earphones
