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Old 10th Jun 2002, 07:15
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Question ANR headsets

A query regarding Active Noise Reductions headsets.

My understanding of the way they work is that they generate a frequency which is opposite to that entering the ear, effectively cancelling out (most of the) sound.

I have also been told that the same ENGERY is still entering the ear - and it is this whcih causes hearing damage. The brain will effectively hear less, but the ears are still being damaged.

Anyone know any more about this?
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