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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a
lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud
noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries AssociationOs Consumer
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youOve justElectronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now itOsto excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitementprotection.
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
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Industries AssociationOs Consumer Electronics Group want youLevel Example
to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe
level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear30Quiet library, soft whispers
40Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
without annoying blaring or distortionNand, most importantly,50Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing Ocomfort60Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
level� adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds80Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at
Onormal� can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe leveltwo feet.
BEFORE your hearing adapts.THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE
To establish a safe level:DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
" Start your volume control at a low setting.100Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
" Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably
and clearly, and without distortion.120Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140Gunshot blast, jet plane
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:180Rocket launching pad
" Set the dial and leave it there.Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for
a lifetime.
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