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...