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Earphones: is it dangerous? [message #82230] Thu, 17 March 2016 03:15 Go to next message
Yurimi is currently offline  Yurimi
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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?
Re: Earphones: is it dangerous? [message #82233 is a reply to message #82230] Thu, 17 March 2016 11:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Finn is currently offline  Finn
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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.
Re: Earphones: is it dangerous? [message #82250 is a reply to message #82230] Fri, 18 March 2016 15:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Azuri is currently offline  Azuri
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Everything in moderation. If you are questioning whether it is a problem, then it probably is.

The big padded ones are probably better for your hearing though.
Re: Earphones: is it dangerous? [message #82371 is a reply to message #82230] Sun, 10 April 2016 08:54 Go to previous message
Yurimi is currently offline  Yurimi
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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).
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