The following links to articles and health related sites are intended to inform iPod/MP3 enthusiasts about noise induced hearing loss. Inclusion of a link does not suggest endorsement of our products by the link sources nor does Acousticlobe make claim that the use of a lobie product in combination with an earbud device is any safer than the use of an earbud product alone. The links provided do not suggest endorsement of any particular site's services or products and are provided for reference. Education about the risks of noise induced hearing loss followed by careful use of any headphone device including lobie will help preserve your hearing for the future.

Hearing Health Related Sites

Listen to Your Buds
A fun site focused on educating consumers on hearing safety.

House Ear Institute
General information regarding noise induced hearing loss.

Earbud.org
A site focusing specifically on earbud use and knowledge regarding noise induced hearing loss.

Articles

Listen up: Tips for iPod and hearing safety
iPods, stereos, and loud noise can damage your hearing, but only if you let them.

By Mathew Honan and Dan Frakes

A Bicyclist's sense of hearing: how important?
Article discussing use of various type of headphones while cycling.

© 1997, John S. Allen

Preventing hearing damage when listening to headphones
An article from Headwize.com

Kids' Use of Earbuds Worries Hearing Experts
Article published by the National Public Radio.

by Richard Knox

Research Studies

Does Earphone Type Affect Risk for Recreational Noise-induced Hearing Loss?
A study conducted to determine the listening habits and resulting levels produced by different types of headphone devices and in different listening environments.