thinkQuick Health Tips/ Save The Ears! Custom Earphones Lead The Way To Decreasing The Volume

“They’re uncomfortable and just keep falling out of my ears!”

“Whenever I listen to my iPod in the (insert your favorite loud environment here, i.e. gym, airplane, train, etc.) I need to max out my volume to hear the music.”

If this sounds familiar and you’re still using the stock earbuds that came with your mp3 player, listen closely. Aside from the obvious comfort issues, you might also be damaging your hearing. There is a solution and it comes in the form of sound isolating earphones. Some good choices include Shure’s E series and the 6i from Etymotic Research. If you really want the best in sound quality and isolation, couple your new earphones to custom silicone sleeves made to your ears' specifications. Chicago-based Sensaphonics is one manufacturer that provides this service and has a reasonable turn-around time. Increased comfort, enhanced sound quality and significant isolation that allows you to turn the volume way down…that should be music to your ears.

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