mp3 players to have volume limits?

MP3 players in Europe could have a maximum volume setting under proposals from the European Commission.

Brussels wants personal music players to have an automatic 85 decibel limit, after a report suggested up to 10m people in the EU face permanent hearing loss from listening to loud music for prolonged periods.

Paola Buonadonna reports.  FULL STORY

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