Hearing damage by personal stereo: a literature review

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Abstract

The technological development within personal stereo systems, such as MP3 players, iPods etc., has changed music listening habits from home entertainment to everyday and everywhere use. The technology has developed considerably, since the introduction of CD walkmen, and high-level low-distortion music is produced by minimal devices. In this paper, the existing literature on effects of personal stereo systems is reviewed, incl. studies of exposure levels, and effects on hearing. Generally, it is found that the levels being used is of concern, which in one study [Acustica?Acta Acustica, 82 (1996) 885?894] is demonstrated to relate to the specific use in situations with high levels of background noise. Another study [Med. J. Austr., 1998; 169: 588-592], demonstrates that the effect of personal stereo is comparable to that of being exposed to noise in industry. The results are discussed in view of the measurement methods for noise exposure used, and technical issues that may explain the high exposure levels.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of Inter-Noise 2006 : The 35th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering
Number of pages6
PublisherInstitute of Noise Control Engineering of the USA, Inc.
Publication date2006
Publication statusPublished - 2006
EventInter-Noise 2006 - Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Duration: 3 Dec 20066 Dec 2006
Conference number: 35

Conference

ConferenceInter-Noise 2006
Number35
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, Hawaii
Period03/12/200606/12/2006

Bibliographical note

CD-ROM Paper no. 168
Abstract no. 481 in Book of Abstracts

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