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Important Monster® Performance and Safety Tips
Listen Responsibly
To avoid hearing damage, make sure that the volume on your music player is turned down before connecting your headphones.
After placing headphones in your ears, gradually turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level.
Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB), exposure to any noise at or above 85 dB can cause gradual hearing loss.
Monitor your use; hearing loss is a function of loudness versus time. The louder it is, the less time you can be exposed to it. The softer
it is, the more time you can listen to it. Refer to the chart* below.
This decibel (dB) table compares some common sounds and shows how they rank in potential harm to hearing.
SOUND
Whisper
Quiet Office
Vacuum Cleaner, Hair Dryer
Food Blender
Garbage Truck, Cement Mixer
Power Saw, Drill/Jackhammer
Rock Concerts (varies)
*Chart information obtained from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/education/teachers/common_sounds.asp
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NOISE LEVEL (dB)
30
50–60
70
85–90
100
110
110–140
EFFECT
Very quiet
Comfortable hearing levels are under 60 dB
Intrusive; interferes with telephone conversations
85 dB is the level at which hearing damage (8 hrs.) begins
No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure
recommended for sounds between 90-100 dB
Regular exposure to sound over 100 dB of more than 1 minute
risks permanent hearing loss
Threshold of pain begins around 125 dB