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60-60 rule

A practical listening rule recommending about 60 percent volume and no more than 60 continuous minutes before taking a break.

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Choosing headphones that are safe for children’s hearing

Choosing headphones that are safe for children’s hearing

Why headphone safety matters Headphones deliver sound directly near the ear, so the listening level can become much higher than it feels in a quiet room. Risk depends on both intensity and duration: louder sound can become hazardous more quickly, while moderately loud sound may also be problematic when exposure is prolonged or repeated. Children […]

Volume-limiting headphones for children explained

Volume-limiting headphones for children explained

What volume-limiting headphones are designed to do Volume-limiting headphones are marketed to keep audio output below a set ceiling, commonly around 85 decibels sound pressure level. The purpose is to reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing injury, which occurs when excessive sound energy damages delicate cochlear hair cells and neural pathways involved in hearing. In […]