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upondaroof
Citizen
Username: Upondaroof
Post Number: 519
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 7:46 pm: |     |
Check it out at: http://www.news12.com/NJ/topstories/article?id=171125
(01/19/06) NEW BRUNSWICK – Specialists in New Jersey fear the growing popularity of iPods and other portable MP3 players will translate into higher instances of hearing loss among residents.
Audiologists say the iPod’s volume level, along with its ability to play music for hours on end, could mean trouble for music lovers. Specialists say some iPods can reach volumes of 120 decibels, which is the equivalent of a person standing next to a jet engine. Experts claim many individuals won’t notice the hearing damage until it is too late.
Although some countries place volume restrictions on portable MP3 players, the U.S. does not. Audiologists suggest keeping the volume level to 60 percent or lower. They also say residents should listen to their iPods for no more than two hours a day.
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Rastro
Citizen
Username: Rastro
Post Number: 2259
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:08 pm: | |
Didn't they say that about the walkman years ago? |
Tom N
Citizen
Username: Tjn
Post Number: 46
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:43 pm: | |
There was a lot of coverage about Pete Townsend's view on this issue last week.
http://www.mytelus.com/news/article.do?pageID=cbc/sci_home&articleID=2136113 |
moving soon
Citizen
Username: Movingsoon
Post Number: 62
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 7:37 am: | |
No worries -- sources tell me that Steve Jobs and the gang are just a few years away from introducing the iMDEAF, a sleek, state-of-the-art hearing aid that all the kids will clamour for... |
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