Report: MP3 players threaten users' hearing

Courtesy CNET Tech blog  Sun, 10/12/2008 - 4:30pm

People who listen to personal music players for only five hours a week at a high volume may be doing permanent damage to their hearing, according to a team of EU experts.



 

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