Are those small earphone that fit inside your ear damaging to your hearing? Would the old fashion headphones?

Question

Are those small earphone that fit inside your ear damaging to your hearing? Would the old fashion headphones?

Answer 1

Blessed - It really depends on the overall level of the sound.  If it is too high, it does not matter what type of headphone you are using.

The rule of thumb is that if a person standing next to you can hear the music, it is probably too loud.

Just do a google search on "ipod hearing damage" and you will find a lot of information.

Just remember that once your hearing is lost their is no way to get it back.