How to Prevent Ear Damage

With so many portable audio devices available these days, an increasing number of us have begun using earphones on a daily basis. Earphones, or earbuds, offer many desirable benefits ranging from convenient portability, to greater external noise isolation. Everywhere, people can be seen walking around with those tell tale cords dangling from their ears; this is a true testament to our love of music and audio.However, an indirect effect of this habit is the possibility of damaging your ears, lessening your ability to hear. Damaging your hearing in this way is referred to as Noise Induced Hearing Loss NIHL. Since we need our ears to continue enjoying audio, it is crucial to follow safety precautions when using earphones.