In modern society, whether it is work or life, many people like to choose to use headphones to listen to audio or voice calls. The use of headphones has become an indispensable part of modern life. It is even said that "one person, one pair of headphones, is the whole world".

     But, you know what? While you are enjoying the "whole world," your ears may be silently suffering.

Why do headphones damage your Hearing

     Most of the time, hearing loss does not happen suddenly, but gradually accumulates and develops over time. Apart from factors such as age, genetics, disease or medication, prolonged sound exposure is the main cause of progressive hearing loss.

     In general, the design of the headset can be well isolated from the noise of the external environment, thereby improving the sound quality.

     However, the focused sound transmission method used by the headset has a large stimulation of the auditory nerve of the eardrum, and wearing the headset for a long time is easy to cause ear inflammation, dizziness, tinnitus, hard of hearing and so on.

What should I pay attention to when using headphones

     Hearing protection is very important for people's physical and mental health, when using headphones, we should pay attention to the following points.

Control volume

     When using headphones, the volume should be controlled in an appropriate range to avoid excessive sound. It is recommended to wear headphones to listen to the audio is best controlled at 40% to 50% of the volume.

     If you want to enjoy an immersive listening experience, you can raise the volume appropriately, but it is best not to exceed 60% of the volume. This volume range provides adequate sound effects and musical expressiveness without overtaxing hearing. If the sound of movies or concerts is loud, it is best to use an external stereo to play the sound.

Reduce usage time

     In order to protect hearing, it is recommended to follow the "60-60 principle" when using headphones, that is, the use time does not exceed 60 minutes and the volume does not exceed 60%.

     It should be noted that if the headphones are used continuously for several hours or even more than ten hours, a few people may have sudden deafness.

Pay attention to the use environment

     When using headphones, pay attention to ambient noise.

     If the environment is quiet, the volume of the headphones should be turned down to avoid causing too much irritation to the ears.

     If the environment is noisy, it may be necessary to turn the volume of the headset higher to hear the sound clearly, in this case, it is recommended to choose a headset with noise cancellation function to reduce the interference of environmental noise while protecting your hearing.

Have your hearing checked regularly

     If you experience earache, tinnitus, headache, or hearing loss while using headphones, stop using them immediately and consult your doctor or hearing health professional.

Keep headphones clean

     Clean your headphones regularly to keep them hygienic and prevent the growth of bacteria.

Various headphone use reminders

A headset

     This type of headset is larger, but can provide better sound quality and wrap sense, can isolate external noise, suitable for the pursuit of sound quality and immersive listening experience users.

     Caution: These headphones are not suitable for use during exercise. Because the headset needs to be fixed to the head, wearing it for a long time may cause pressure on the cervical spine and even cause cervical pain.

Headphones on the ear

     Small size, easy to carry, not easy to drop, suitable for users with high requirements for portability and comfort. Due to the design and structural characteristics of the headset, this type of headset is susceptible to external noise, and its sound quality performance may not be as good as other types of headphones.

     Note: This type of earphone generally needs to be selected according to the shape and size of the individual's ear. In addition, after wearing, it will exert a certain pressure on the auricle and the back of the ear, and if it is worn for a long time, especially in a tight situation, it is easy to make the back of the ear feel tired.

Earbuds

     Such headphones are generally small in size, can be directly plugged into the ear canal, easy to carry, sound quality and good interaction. Compared to other types of headphones, earbuds are a cost-effective type of headphones that can meet the needs of most users.

     Note: Such headphones are easy to drop, and the volume cannot be adjusted at any time during use. In addition, earbuds are not suitable for everyone, such as narrow or curved ear canals, headphones may not be fully inserted into the ear canal, and even make people feel uncomfortable or painful.

     If the ear is allergic to certain earbud materials, the ear canal may feel uncomfortable or itchy when using headphones. Some people suffering from ear diseases such as otitis media, the use of earbuds may aggravate the condition.