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  2. Silencer (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    While some consider the noise reduction of a suppressor significant enough to permit safe shooting without hearing protection ("hearing safe"), noise-induced hearing loss may occur at 85 time-weighted-average decibels or above if exposed for a prolonged period, [67] and suppressed gunshots regularly meter above 130 dB.

  3. Hearing protection device - Wikipedia

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    A hearing protection device, also known as a HPD, is an ear protection device worn in or over the ears while exposed to hazardous noise and provide hearing protection to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss. HPDs reduce the level of the noise entering the ear.

  4. Earmuffs - Wikipedia

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    Two people wearing behind-the-neck earmuffs. Thermal earmuffs are worn for protection from the cold. Because the ears extend from the sides of the head to gather sound waves, they have a high skin surface-area-to-volume ratio, and very little muscle tissue, causing them to be one of the first body parts to become uncomfortably cold as temperatures drop.

  5. Noise-induced hearing loss - Wikipedia

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    Hearing protection in musicians offers its own sets of benefits and complications. When used properly, hearing protection can limit the exposure of noise in individuals. Musicians have the ability to choose from several different types of hearing protection, from conventional ear plugs to custom or high fidelity hearing protection.

  6. Best noise-canceling headphones, according to Consumer Reports

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    Sony WF-1000XM4 $278.00 at Walmart. Sony WF-1000XM4 $279.99 at Best Buy. Sony WF-1000XM4 $278.00 at Abt. Over-Ear, Bluetooth, and Budget-Friendly Anker SoundCore Life Q20

  7. Hearing protection fit-testing - Wikipedia

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    Hearing protector fit-testing is a method that measures the degree of noise reduction obtained from an individual wearing a particular hearing protection device (HPD) - for example, a noise canceling earplug or earmuff. Fit testing is necessary because noise attenuation varies across individuals.

  8. Active noise control - Wikipedia

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    Protection of a 1-dimension zone is easier and requires only one or two microphones and speakers to be effective. Several commercial applications have been successful: noise-canceling headphones, active mufflers, anti-snoring devices, vocal or center channel extraction for karaoke machines, and the

  9. Glossary of firearms terms - Wikipedia

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    Ear protection: Devices used to help reduce the sound of a firearm, to prevent hearing damage. Most commonly earplugs or ear defenders . Effective range: The maximum range at which a particular firearm can accurately hit a target.