Personal Stereo Systems

Personal stereo systems offer a convenient way to listen to music in public without disturbing others. A typical system combines a portable music or radio player with headphones or earphones.

For potential health effects related to personal stereo systems

• It's Your Health: Personal Stereo Systems and the Risk of Hearing Loss
• It's Your Health: Hearing Loss and Leisure Noise

For information on what Health Canada does to protect Canadians in this area

• Acoustics

To make an inquiry regarding personal stereo systems

• Contact the Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau