Personal Listening
"Who Star Pete Townshend Warns of iPod Danger"
"Apple Sued Over Hearing Loss"
"MP3 Generation Hearing at Risk"
You've seen the articles. Yes, they're designed to frighten you. The risks are real, but they're certainly not limited to iPods, or even to MP3 players. And if you're among the millions who use portable music players, you should pay heed.>
Here are the facts: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is real. The cause is overall environmental noise levels, which have been steadily rising in our society. But if you are spending hours each day with an MP3 player plugged into your ears, you may be increasing your exposure to potentially dangerous levels.
Fortunately, it's a situation that you can control. And Sensaphonics can help.
The danger of permanent hearing loss is caused by a combination of decibel levels and exposure time. In other words, it's not just "how loud" but "how loud for how long." It doesn't matter if the music is rock, hip-hop or classical, electric or acoustic. The danger is from sound pressure levels. If you like to listen to loud music, whether in-ear or through a sound system, you need to know the decibel levels and limit your daily exposure. Or, you can learn to listen at lower levels and enjoy many more hours of your favorite tunes.
At Sensaphonics, we're committed to hearing conservation. Our custom-fit earphones and audiological services are used by major touring artists, by NASA, and by race car drivers. Our products are found in churches and theaters, on airplanes and in broadcast studios around the globe.
For many, loud music is fun. Quite simply, it can be a rush. But like any high-risk activity, there is a definite danger in getting too much of a good thing. At Sensaphonics, we offer expert advice and custom-fitted products designed to help you enjoy your music while preserving your hearing health.
This is serious stuff - audiophile quality sound through micro-transducers encased in soft-gel silicone, molded from custom impressions of your ear canals.
3D Active Ambient
The ultimate in-ear listening experience. Custom earphones isolate you from ambient noise, but integral microphones allow you to hear "outside the ear" selectively
ProPhonic 2X-S
Custom-fit isolating earphones designed for touring musicians, but perfect for portable audio devices, computers, airplanes, etc.
Shure Earphones E3, E4, and E5 models
Shure universal-fit earphones are a great-sounding entry point to in-the-ear listening, and can be upgraded with custom-fit sleeves
ER Series earplugs
Custom-fit earplugs that attenuate all frequencies equally, reducing volume levels without muffling sound quality. Perfect for reducing hearing risk in clubs and at concerts.
Solid Sleep earplugs
Full isolation earplugs safely shut out all ambient noise so you can sleep without interruption.
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