The past March 3 was commemorated World Hearing Day, a date that invites us to reflect on the relevance of maintaining good hearing health and adopting habits that protect our ability to listen.

Argentina is in the top 10 of the noisiest countries, with Buenos Aires being the main city with the greatest noise pollution. Furthermore, it is estimated that around 15% of the Argentine population suffers from some degree of hearing loss. The impact of noise on daily life not only affects the ability to hear, but also the quality of sleep, stress and general well-being of people.

Tips to protect your hearing

• Regulate the volume: Recommended do not exceed 60% of the maximum volume and limit continuous use of sound to 60 minutes daily (this is called the “60/60” rule). The human ear can perceive sounds in a frequency range of approximately 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz; prolonged exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause irreversible damage to the hair cells of the inner ear.
• Protection in noisy environments: The safety threshold for hearing is 85 dB (equivalent to heavy traffic noise). Sounds above 100 dB, such as those from a concert or a pneumatic drill, can cause hearing damage in just 15 minutes. It is recommended to use earplugs or hearing protectors in places with high noise levels, such as concerts, nightclubs, or industrial work environments.
• Help yourself with external apps: It is recommended to use applications or devices that measure the ambient noise level and avoid prolonged exposure.
• Listening breaks: Give our ears breaks by moving away from sources of intense noise to prevent damage from prolonged exposure.
• Proper use of headphones: Opt for models that fit correctly and, if possible, have noise cancellation to avoid the need to increase the volume in noisy environments, reducing listening fatigue and the impact on the inner ear.

JBL and hearing health

JBL, a leading brand in the audio segment, understands the importance of enjoying good hearing health without compromising sound quality. For this reason, it develops products that incorporate advanced technologies, such as active noise cancellation, allowing users to enjoy their favorite music at lower, safer volume levels. For example:

• Los JBL Live Pro 2 TWS with adaptive noise cancellation deliver JBL's signature sound thanks to 11mm dynamic drivers. In addition, they provide up to 40 hours of unlimited music playback. They are compatible with the JBL My Headphones application to adjust listening modes and have 6 microphones for clear calls without background noise.
• The headphones JBL Tune 520BT They provide the famous JBL Pure Bass quality sound, which gives the feeling of being in a concert or movie theater. With a wireless connection via Bluetooth, it plays up to 57 hours of music unlimitedly and offers the possibility of multipoint connection to switch from one device to another effortlessly. In addition, its ergonomic design with padded ear pads allows you to wear the headphones comfortably for a long time.
• The headphones JBL Endurance Race TWS They have 30 hours of battery life with uninterrupted music that accompanies you for a long time without interruption. Don't waste a single second with 10 hours of battery life on the headphones and 20 hours on the case. Do you need extra energy? With just 10 minutes of fast charging. In addition, its Ambient Aware function allows you to stay alert to what is happening in the environment, and when you need to talk, TalkThru can be activated so you do not have to remove the headphones.