You may use a component CD player, DVD player, DVD Audio player, bookshelf system, or a higher quality Sony Discman® .

The best quality sound will come from a component CD, DVD, or DVD Audio player, or higher-end bookshelf system. Check your equipment to ensure that channel balance is equal between left and right, equalizer settings are flat, and treble and bass are equal. Do not use settings such as Dolby Surround, Mega Bass, Groove, or any others that are intended to modify the quality of sound.

The higher quality Sony Discman players (MSRP of ninety dollars (US) and higher) provide the most flexibility as you can slip them in a Tune Belt® and listen anywhere. They have automatic volume limiter technology, which ensures safe volume levels at all times, and G-Chip technology to prevent skipping.

Note: the headphones that come with these players are not high quality and are not approved for use with The Listening Program. (See below for ABT’s headphone specifications.)

Do not use a computer CD ROM or DVD Drive, X-Box® , Sony PlayStation® , boom box or vehicle CD player. Also, do not attempt to convert your TLP CDs into files to be played on an MP3 player or iPod.

Contact your TLP Provider if you need assistance selecting sound equipment to use for The Listening Program.