20/08/2026
Until further research and evidence shows otherwise. Here is our advice on how to reduce any potential risk to processing speech in noise from the use of noise- cancelling headphones.
1. Bone Conductor Headphones:
Consider using bone conductor headphones: These will not occlude the ear canal as standard personal listening devices would. They will allow ambient sounds into the ear along with the sounds that you are trying to listen to on your device.
2. Transparency Mode:
Use noise-cancelling earphones with transparency mode activated: Activating or increasing transparency mode in the settings of devices like air-pods can ensure that one continues to gain useful exposure to ambient sounds.
3. Always in Moderation and not in Excess:
Moderate or limit use of noise-cancelling earphones. Limit excessive use. Try and use the noise-cancelling headphones for only the periods where they are most required. Use them over shorter periods in the day.
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