Headphones that are good for the ears?

[Demon]

Im getting headphones for my IPod soon, cos i dont like the type that comes with it, and was wondering, what types of headphones are best for the ears protection? Ive heard that the ones that close around the ears are best while those small ones that are put into the ears can damage the ears. Is that true?
Would these be good?

[lemur821]

In-ear phones are no worse than the over-the-ear kind. It all depends on how loud you play them.

For a portable player I'd recommend in-ear phones, assuming you don't hate the feeling. They are a lot smaller and a decent pair will sound great.

[Demon]

Really? Ive heard that tons of times that in ears dont shut out outside noise thus potentialy causingn ear damage.

[lemur821]

Originally Posted by Demon

Really? Ive heard that tons of times that in ears dont shut out outside noise thus potentialy causingn ear damage.

Inasmuch as they inspire you to increase the volume, yes. Assuming you have the self control to keep the levels down, it's no problem. This is only true for cheap in-ears. Good ones block out most outside sound (I have cheap ones).

[Demon]

Oh, so earphones arent really damagin? Its just that people raise the volume to much when theres outside noise?

[lemur821]

Originally Posted by Demon

Oh, so earphones arent really damagin? Its just that people raise the volume to much when theres outside noise?

Pretty much. It's a valid concern -- you do want to make it audible -- but depending on your environment you may not need much isolation (in an office, perhaps), and you can always get some that do block out outside noise if you need them.

[machine gewehr]

Originally Posted by Demon

Oh, so earphones arent really damagin? Its just that people raise the volume to much when theres outside noise?

Exactly! If you listen at a reasonable volume,no problem. I bought Sennheiser in-ear phones that block the outside noise about 10db. It allowed me to listen at the half wolume I used to listen to.

I used to listen to at 30 (max level) now I2m listening at 12-13. Well I had to quit listening due to a recent hearing loss+ringing in the ear though.

[g00eY]

get some Shure e5c's. the prices are way down to $50 or so.

[Josh Ryan]

I bought some Koss "the plug earphone for about $10 based on a thread i'd seen here once. they are not the best headphones you will ever hear, but for portable music they are not bad at all. the 'bass' is adjusted by how far you squash them in your head. also, for $10 if you don't like them you can find another use for them or throw them away.


Excellent price for the Sure... I damage these things though, which is why the cheap ones appeal to me.

[Demon]

Originally Posted by machine gewehr

Exactly! If you listen at a reasonable volume,no problem. I bought Sennheiser in-ear phones that block the outside noise about 10db. It allowed me to listen at the half wolume I used to listen to.

I used to listen to at 30 (max level) now I2m listening at 12-13. Well I had to quit listening due to a recent hearing loss+ringing in the ear though.

Good then. Now i know not to raise my volume much from what i had when i put them on at first^^ Clears it up. Thanks.