BS EN 60268-7:2011 PDF

1   Scope This part of IEC 60268, is applicable to headphones , headsets , earphones and earsets , intended to be used on, or in, the human ear. It also applies to equipment, such as pre-amplifiers, passive networks and power supplies which form an integral part of the headphone system. It does not deal with:

a) safety, for which reference should be made to IEC 60065 or another appropriate standard;

b) the characteristics of microphones of headsets , for which reference should be made to IEC 60268‑4;

c) earphones and other devices for hearing aids, for which reference should be made to IEC 60118‑0;

d) headphones for audiometry;

e) headphones and other devices which form part of an active ear-defender system, although some of its provisions may be applicable.

This standard specifies the characteristics which should be included by the manufacturer in specifications, and relevant methods of meas...