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  2. Earplug - Wikipedia

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    Using both ear muffs (whether passive or active) and earplugs simultaneously results in maximum protection, but the efficacy of such combined protection relative to preventing permanent ear damage is inconclusive, with evidence indicating that a combined noise reduction ratio (NRR) of only 36 dB (C-weighted) is the maximum possible using ear ...

  3. Hearing protection device - Wikipedia

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    In some occasions, multiple types of ear protection can be used together to increase the NRR. For example, foam earplugs can be worn in-conjunction with earmuffs. Each type of ear protection has what is called a noise reduction rating (NRR). This gives the consumer an estimate of how much noise is being reduced before reaching the individual's ear.

  4. Hearing protection fit-testing - Wikipedia

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    Wearing or inserting the hearing protection device correctly so it seals the wearer's ear canal, using the "roll-pull-hold" method for foam earplugs, and ensuring earmuffs create an unbroken seal around each ear. [7] Fit-testing hearing protection can facilitate an appropriate choice of hearing protection, and allow for the professional ...

  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. LDAC (codec) - Wikipedia

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    LDAC is an alternative to Bluetooth SIG's SBC codec. Its main competitors are Huawei's L2HC, Qualcomm's aptX-HD/aptX Adaptive and the HWA Union/Savitech's LHDC. [1]LDAC utilizes a type of lossy compression [2] [3] by employing a hybrid coding scheme based on the modified discrete cosine transform [4] and Huffman coding [5] to provide more efficient data compression.

  7. Hyperacusis - Wikipedia

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    Hyperacusis patient wearing ear protection. Setback prevention and reduction of pain symptoms are high priorities among those with hyperacusis and noxacusis, which is often managed through a combination of controlling the environment so as to avoid loud sounds, soundproofing, and wearing hearing protection, such as earplugs and safety earmuffs.

  8. Man bit off housemate's ear in noise row - AOL

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    A man who bit off his housemate's ear in a row over noise has been been given a suspended prison sentence. Dean Ellis and his victim were living in supported accommodation when an argument erupted ...

  9. Acoustic trauma - Wikipedia

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    Acoustic trauma is an injury to the inner ear that's often caused by exposure to a high-decibel noise. This injury can occur after exposure to a single, loud noise or from exposure to noises at significant decibels over a longer period of time. [medical citation needed] Many cases have included a period of reduced hearing after exposure to loud ...