Samson SR950 User Manual

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WARNING! 
This product is capable of causing permanent damage to your hearing if used at exces-

sive volumes!
To protect your hearing, the Samson SR950 headphones should always be used at as low 

a volume as possible. We recommend that you stringently follow the guidelines estab-

lished by the U.S. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regarding maximum 

time exposure at various sound pressure levels:
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Don’t use this product for more than 8 hours at 90 dB SPL

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Don’t use this product for more than 4 hours at 95 dB SPL

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Don’t use this product for more than 2 hours at 100 dB SPL

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Don’t use this product for more than 1 hour at 105 dB SPL

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Don’t use this product for more than 1/2 hour at 110 dB SPL

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Don’t use this product for more than 15 minutes at 115 dB SPL

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Don’t operate at listening levels of greater than 120 dB SPL! 

Pay attention to what your ears are telling you! Ringing is a sign that you have set the 

gain levels too high and that damage may result. We recommend that you consult with a 

qualified audiologist if you exhibit ringing or any other symptoms.