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Hearing safe headphones?

  • 13-08-2013 3:08pm
    #1
    LowOdour
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    I have always used earphone plugs for listening to music over the years, but after a slight scare regarding my hearing I am going to ditch them in favour of some over the ear headphones. Consultant said this was fine wearing them as long as i wasnt listening to anything too loud (which I never do).

    So, with that in mind I've decided to go extra safe! Does anyone have any recommendations for hearing safe headphones? I see the AfterShokz have good reviews, but they look a little odd for the office!


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  • #2
    yimrsg
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    If your consultant oks it I'd go with a pair of IEMs, they'll isolate background noise so you won't need to have the volume way up. Look for those that include triple flange tips as they'll have brilliant isolation (once you get used to the fit) and you won't need to go very high up on the volume. I'd be able to walk along side a busy road listening to a podcast and not need to be above 25% volume on my ipod, if it was music I could probably go even lower.


  • #3
    LowOdour
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    yimrsg wrote: »
    If your consultant oks it I'd go with a pair of IEMs, they'll isolate background noise so you won't need to have the volume way up. Look for those that include triple flange tips as they'll have brilliant isolation (once you get used to the fit) and you won't need to go very high up on the volume. I'd be able to walk along side a busy road listening to a podcast and not need to be above 25% volume on my ipod, if it was music I could probably go even lower.

    Id probably prefer to go for an outer ear type, just to be extra safe but will look into what you suggested. i tend to keep volume low regardless...the only time they might be slightly loud is when on treadmill. cheers for suggestion though


  • #4
    yimrsg
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    LowOdour wrote: »
    Id probably prefer to go for an outer ear type, just to be extra safe but will look into what you suggested. i tend to keep volume low regardless...the only time they might be slightly loud is when on treadmill. cheers for suggestion though

    IEMs do take some getting used to, have a look at this thread for inspiration:
    http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-107-portable-headphones-reviewed-astrotec-as-100hd-as-200hd-added-12-02-12

    and see if there's anything that might suit. The sony zx700 might be a good choice, I've used them and found them a very good all rounder. Easy to drive with an ipod so you don't need to up the volume, good isolation and a very nice sound signature and they look very good too. Their cable isn't the longest so it's not going to be in your way when you're on the move.


  • #5
    WhiskeyGoblin
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    How much did you want to spend?


  • #6
    beauf
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    Some of the Sony Walkmans you can turn on a safe ear setting.

    Personally I think you use a lot less volume with an IEM then a regular earphone. Because of the seal it blocks out other noises which you'd usually have to turn up to drown out. I have a old Sony Z1050 with active noise cancellation. Brilliant on a bus etc. Even in the office it removes the sound of the AC and office noise.


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