Monster iSport InEar 128954-00 Leaflet

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To avoid hearing damage, make sure that the volume on 

your music player is turned down before connecting  

your headphones. After placing headphones in your ears, 

gradually turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable 

listening level.
Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB), exposure to any 

noise at or above 85 dB can cause gradual hearing loss. 
Monitor your use; hearing loss is a function of loudness 

versus time. The louder it is, the less time you can be exposed 

to it. The softer it is, the more time you can listen to it. Refer 

to the chart* on the following page. 
This decibel (dB) table compares some common sounds and 

shows how they rank in potential harm to hearing.

Whisper

 30

Very quiet 

Quiet Office

 50-60

Comfortable hearing 

levels are under 60 dB 

Vacuum Cleaner, 

Hair Dryer

70

Intrusive; interferes with 

telephone conversations

Food Blender

85-90

85 dB is the level at 

which hearing damage 

(8 hrs.) begins

Garbage Truck, 

Cement Mixer

100

No more than 15 

minutes of unprotected 

exposure recommended 

for sounds between 

90-100 dB

Power 

Saw, Drill/

Jackhammer

110

Regular exposure to 

sound over 100 dB of 

more than 1 minute risks 

permanent hearing loss

Rock Concerts 

(varies)

110-140

Threshold of pain begins 

around 125dB

 * Chart information obtained from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/

education/teachers/common_sounds.asp

From http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/10/19/ 

music-earphones.html
Get the most out of your equipment and enjoy great 

audio performance even at safe levels. Our headphones 

will allow you to hear more details at lower volume 

levels than ever before.

For additional information on what loud noises do to your ear and 

chart reference http://www.abelard.org/hear/hear.php#loud-music

Do not use headphones when it’s unsafe to do so – while 

operating a vehicle, crossing streets, or during any activity 

or in an environment where your full attention to your 

surroundings is required. 
It‘s dangerous to drive while wearing headphones, and in 

many places, illegal because it decreases your chances of 

hearing life-saving sounds outside of your vehicle, such as 

another car’s horn and emergency vehicle sirens. 
Please avoid wearing your headphones while driving. Use 

one of Monster’s FM transmitters to listen to your mobile 

media devices instead. 
If you are using iSport while participating in watersports like 

boating, waterskiing, and jetskiing, make sure to obey all 

waterway laws and heed all caution and safety warnings.
Learn how to establish a safe listening level and review other 

important safety guidelines from the Consumer Electronics 

Association at www.ce.org and the Deafness Research 

Foundation at www.drf.org.

The tips on the ends of your 

iSport In-Ear Speakers

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 make 

the difference between good 

sound and great sound. With 

the right fit, you’ll get better 

isolation from unwanted outside 

noise, increased bass response, 

better tonal balance and the 

headphones will stay in your ears better. Of course, the right 

fit will also feel more comfortable. Because everyone's ears 

are unique, Monster supplies several sizes and designs of 

eartips. Getting the perfect fit with the correct tip is a matter 

of experimentation. Try out all the eartips included with your 

iSport headphones to find the best fit for the size and shape 

of your ear canal. 
Monster recommends that you try the smallest tip first and 

work upwards in size until you find a comfortable fit that has 

a good seal and also stays in your ears without falling out.  

Also try different style tips to see which works best for you.

There are Red and Blue colored 

bands and “L” and “R” markings  

on each earpiece. “L” with the Blue 

band is for the left ear. “R” with  

the Red band is for the right ear.

The first letter denotes which ear 

to place it in (right ear or left ear). 

The second letter denotes size. 

Experiment with the different sizes 

included to determine your ideal fit. 

1.  Attach ear hook part to headphone. 

You’ll know it’s attached properly 

once you hear it click into place. 

(see image to the left)

2.  Before placing the right earphone 

in the right ear, hold the body of 

the ear hook with the thumb and 

middle finger of your right hand.

3.  Using your index finger, press 

down on the ear hook.

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A good way to gauge whether or not the eartip is sealing 

properly in your ear canal is by snapping your fingers right next 

to your ear. If the seal is proper, your ear will not feel “plugged,” 

yet the snapping of your fingers will sound dull and distant. 

If you hear your finger snaps distinctly, the seal is probably 

not adequate. If the sound of your finger snapping is dull and 

distant, but your ear feels plugged up, like you’re on an airplane 

preparing to land, then you’ve over-inserted the eartip.

for use with water sports, but not at depth:
– Good for swimming, surfing, jet skiing 

– Not intended for deep sea diving
Used underwater at too great a depth for too long a time  

can cause water to enter the headphone and damage it, 

voiding the warranty.

Keeping your iSport eartips clean is essential for safe, 

hygienic use.
1.  Firmly grip the eartip with one hand and the earphone  

with the other. Carefully remove the eartip from  

the eartube.

2

.  Use warm water and mild soap on a damp cloth  

to remove dirt and earwax from the eartip.  

DO NOT use harsh cleaning agents.

4.  Insert the right earphone into the ear canal of your right ear.
5.  Let go of the ear hook and it will spring into place, lodging 

itself alongside the ridge in between your ear canal and 

your outer ear.

6. DO NOT insert the earphone so 

deeply that your ear canal feels 

completely plugged. Note, the ear pipe 

on the inside of the headphone adjusts 

360

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 so you can rotate your earphones 

to find the optimal seal. 

7. Repeat this procedure for your left ear. 
8. To remove your earphones, simply grip the body of the ear 

hook using your thumb and middle finger. Again, using your 

index finger, press and hold down the ear hook and remove 

the earphone straight from your ear canal.

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is too short to listen to bad headphones., Because the Music Matters, 

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for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and 

regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with 

iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.      

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Life is too short to listen to bad headphones.

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