[flargosa]

 
 
Do you guys know if there is some truth to this?  There doesn't seem to be other supporting articles outside of Ultrasone's website. 
 
 
Quote is from Ultrasone
Source:http://www.ultrasone.com/index_en.php?level=2&CatID=4.23&inhalt_id=23
 
"Within a research of 60 current headsets (1999 - 2000) ULTRASONE found out, that the average magnetic field emission of headsets is more than 1000 nT with a peak maximum of 2100 nT - on average. This is more than four times the maximum, recommended for computer screens in TCO '99;i irresponsible cases show even more than ten times the maximum!"
 

 

[Bizzel]

At the surface, the Earth's magnetic field strength is up to 60,000nT (nanoteslas). Just look at the way it moves compass needles if ever proof were needed - abandon planet!! 

 


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"Within a research of 60 current headsets (1999 - 2000) ULTRASONE found out, that the average magnetic field emission of headsets is more than 1000 nT with a peak maximum of 2100 nT - on average. This is more than four times the maximum, recommended for computer screens in TCO '99;i irresponsible cases show even more than ten times the maximum!"




 

 

[nikongod]

It sounds like a discussion between someone who believes in the reduction of magnetic fields and someone who believes in magnetic therapy. 

 

[kingtz]

I think the term "radiation" is thrown around too loosely here.

 

[flargosa]

Hmmm, I've been trying to find what a cell phones typical nanotesla measurement is, just wanted to compare.  Anybody find this measure anywhere?

 

[Bizzel]

Strictly speaking the maximum magnetic field strength specified in the TCO99 standard is intended to reduce interference with nearby electrical devices rather than to protect human health - magnetic fields of that strength have zero effect on the human body. And then there are modern medical scanners which generate positively huge magnetic fields with essentially zero harm (provided you took your keys out your pocket first)!

Sounds very much like scaremongering to me, disappointing coming from an otherwise reasonable manufacturer.

 

[Bizzel]

It's not really possible to do a straight comparison since the EM radiation given off by cell phone antennae is up in the microwave range. The output power of a phone is also likely to be measured in watts or milliwatts as well. The magnetic fields Ultrasone are talking about won't be nearly as high frequency.

Hmmm, I've been trying to find what a cell phones typical nanotesla measurement is, just wanted to compare.  Anybody find this measure anywhere?

 

[haloxt]

Nizzel, it is wrong to compare the static magnetic field of the earth with the alternating electric field emitted by electronics. TCO 99 sets the emf limit requirement for monitors also based on people claiming they suffered negative health effects from emf.
 
If you're afraid of emf, you should invest in a good trimeter, then you won't have to guess and be paranoid. You can know and be paranoid like me

and wrap big emf emitters in foil.

 

[momomo6789]

my meter couldn't pick up any difference between ultrasone and any other dynamic / ortho headphone. stax on the other hand

 

[SoSpecial]

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I think the term "radiation" is thrown around too loosely here.

I think the word "Radiation" is thrown around to much period. Lots of things radiate not all of those radiations are even close to harmful in any amount.

 

[tisb0b]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: EVERYONE STOP EATING BANANAS THEY ARE RADIOACTIVE

 

[matthewh133]

Thanks tisb0b. Here I was just enjoying a nice banana smoothie as I read this.. I kid you not. Guess I am heading to the sink then..

 

[tisb0b]

Have fun in the afterlife ;D
 
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Thanks tisb0b. Here I was just enjoying a nice banana smoothie as I read this.. I kid you not. Guess I am heading to the sink then..

 

[maverickronin]

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: EVERYONE STOP EATING BANANAS THEY ARE RADIOACTIVE

 
And coffee too.  Most coffee is grown at high altitudes and catches more cosmic rays than something at sea level.
 
That reminds me, DON"T GO TO RMAF!  Not just high altitude, not just headphones, but LOUDSPEAKERS!  Think of all the 'radiation' you'll be exposed to!

 

[kingtz]

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And coffee too.  Most coffee is grown at high altitudes and catches more cosmic rays than something at sea level.
 
That reminds me, DON"T GO TO RMAF!  Not just high altitude, not just headphones, but LOUDSPEAKERS!  Think of all the 'radiation' you'll be exposed to!

omg I kid you not, I'm sitting at my desk eating chocolate covered coffee beans...I hope these beans were grown in an underground bunker...