Safer Earbuds

Earbuds scare us a little. Kids ages 6-19 are apparently experiencing more hearing loss. We're very protective of our hearing, but sometimes on loud subways, the volume can easily go up to a less than safe level. Luckily, we recently discovered some safe alternatives.

Safe 'N Sound has acoustic chambers “that direct the sound waves away from the eardrum by facing the speaker elements away from the ear canal.” Sounds like a good investment at $30.

iHearSafe earbuds are great because they won't allow you to turn the volume up to a point that has been determined unsafe. They're only $19.99.

Sony and Philips have also come up with headphones that have more moderate volume levels or volume locks that parents can set.

Find out more over at msnbc.com

Image via Teengle.ca

Comments (2)

also, ipods allow you to set a maximum level of volume. This must be done while it is hooked to your computer.

posted by twostraightlines on May 28th 2008 at 9:19am
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child hearing protection: Peltor Junior Earmuff
http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/ejuearmu.html

Also available through Amazon, but they don't feature the cute photo of Ruby!

:)

posted by star3night on May 28th 2008 at 11:41am
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