Just how long can you spend in noise before risking damage to your hearing?

The following table is a summary of safe listening times taken from the Government's website on Noise At Work. Our handy table includes the sound levels in dB(A), safe listening times, and some examples of things that are typically that volume to help you put it in context.

This gentleman has very kindly agreed to explain his observations on his recently upgraded Phonak hearing aids. He plays the clarinet so that was an important factor in the choose of technology. We needed to ensure that the sound reproduction for music was natural and without distortion.

What brings Annie Lennox, Mick Jagger and Amy Winehouse under one roof? Answer, the Hear the World Ambassadors photography exhibition by leading hearing system manufacturer Phonak in cooperation with musician and photographer Bryan Adams, which is being sponsored by Devon’s hearing centre Broom Reid & Harris Hearing Care.

Broom Reid & Harris provide a comprehensive range of hearing protection and in ear monitors – from off-the-shelf to custom-made – to enable you to immerse yourself in the things you enjoy, without the risk to hearing.

This article introduces the different types of hearing protection available and the different activities they are best suited to.