I can't go anywhere without my earphones. Whenever I need music to cure my mood, I listen to it via earphones almost all the time. I like how the music is so close to my ears, I can hear the vocals, instruments (bass!), and chords better. It improves my musical experience and helps me to appreciate music better. Unfortunately, my parents and friends often nag me that I use earphones too much and too loud. Is it really that dangerous? Any limitations I should be aware of?
I think there is a danger in using headphones too much. Do you use earbuds all the time or is it the bigger headphones that cover your ears? Earbuds are more of a danger because they get placed directly in the ear canal. Maybe you should try and limit your usage a bit, or turn it down some in the future.
Thanks, guys. I'm using the ones that enter ear canal directly because that's how mobile phone's modern earphones are designed. Will it help if I put a soft sponge around it like old-style earphones? I have decreased the volume to around 2-3 (maximal volume is 10).