Are Noise Cancelling Headphones Safer or More Dangerous?

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @walkman8461
    @walkman8461 Год назад +19

    This video answered all of my questions.
    And had an ear doctor too!
    Just perfect

  • @charlesedmundadams
    @charlesedmundadams Год назад +37

    I ride a motorcycle, and use active noise, cancellation, AirPods while I ride, because the noise of the wind and the motor get very loud at high speeds. It makes me wonder if the inverse canceling frequency from the AirPods potentially could be harmful? Being that it’s plugging in a frequency that’s just as loud in my ear. So my question is whether or not the active noise cancellation is creating an illusion of a lack of sound, though, still plugging a frequency in at a high volume, or does that inverse frequency, actually negate, and therefore make it safer for using?

    • @HearSoundly
      @HearSoundly  Год назад +46

      First thing is that AirPods are not suggested for hearing protection. They don't do a great job with high-frequencies and the fit can be less precise. Most audiologists suggest dedicated hearing protection for motorcycle riding. On the ANC side of things, ANC cancels out the physical pressure of the sound and your ear gets less stimulation so ANC tends to be safer and isn't adding an "invisible" sound into the mix. Hope this helps!

    • @zephire2628
      @zephire2628 11 месяцев назад +11

      @@HearSoundly This was one of my biggest concerns, and it was described and answered so perfectly! I was worried about this "invisible" loud sound because I use ANC earbuds in the gym, and I was concerned I was exposing my ears to something potentially harmful without knowing. Thank you so much!

    • @gehteuchnichtsan7911
      @gehteuchnichtsan7911 9 месяцев назад +6

      Just get a bike it's completely silent. Why do people get those loud ass motorcycles and then get hearing protection?

    • @rsv4675
      @rsv4675 7 месяцев назад +10

      ​@@gehteuchnichtsan7911 cool story bro. Anyhow it's the wind noise that damages your ears and the reason for wearing earplugs on a bike

    • @jordanhunt47
      @jordanhunt47 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@gehteuchnichtsan7911 A silent bike will get you slammed off the road by another vehicle before you get anywhere close to your destination. Often the bike noise is the only thing alerting other motorists to your location.

  • @davesplatz
    @davesplatz 2 месяца назад +4

    1:16 Amy says it here: Passive NC (as in in-ear headphones or sealed and tight sitting over-ear headphones) means blocking the sound waves from coming in. Hence, that must mean that sound waves coming from your music will be partially be blocked from leaving the ear, as well. So, they will travel on to the sensitive inner ear rather than being emitted to the surroundings. My recommendations are using only (at least half-open) loosely sitting over-ear headphones and using a volume that is just enough to enjoy or understand. I love my pair of Beyerdynamic DT 880. Additionally, just listen to your favorite tunes in a more silent environment to be able to enjoy it entirely and on the move check out and connect with your surroundings instead of isolating yourself from them. Bikers and workers can get ear molds with linear dampening filters.

    • @fZionists78
      @fZionists78 16 дней назад

      Loose fitting = Louder volume
      How many verberations before the sound waves escape the gap in the muffs? Too many to not result in the same effect. Meanwhile you’re allowing external waves in, and increasing the volume accordingly.
      Less passive noise = Lower volume levels = Less hearing damage
      However in public/nature, loose fitting ear-wear provides more awareness of surroundings. And therefore much less dangerous.

  • @vidoublex5417
    @vidoublex5417 6 месяцев назад +4

    Oh, i didnt expect to find a video comparing what exactly im having a dilemma over about. Ive been planning to get over ear ANC headphones since my college building is often very noisy and i cant concentrate. But my friends also recommend just getting the earplug type of ANC.
    My only real problem is that with in-ears, i sweat and the moisture that's trapped inside my ear makes it itch and sometimes get bumps 😅

  • @DonAlderOfficial
    @DonAlderOfficial 7 месяцев назад +2

    hmm headphones seem to let a lot of low frequency noise in so am I wrong. Also noise cancelling how in the world does that stop 95 db sound pressure levels. I get that it cancels what you hear but does that really mean your protected as well ? hard to believe that

  • @thejournalnook
    @thejournalnook 5 дней назад

    Thanks for this! I work in a busy office and really need to cancel the noise so I can focus on creative ideas. I'm going to get the over the ears headphones and hopefully I'll be able to focus better :D

  • @kajalsingh-mr9vh
    @kajalsingh-mr9vh 6 месяцев назад +4

    passive noise cancellation over ear headphones is good as well as safe for the ears

  • @shrox
    @shrox 7 месяцев назад +11

    Please answer: Does the noise cancellation frequencies emitted by the device poses any threat or damage to the ears?

    • @mystiktimes
      @mystiktimes 4 месяца назад +4

      I tried noise cancelling headphones at work, resulting in 10+hours of pulsating eardrum spasms, tinnitus, and other very disturbing and painful symptoms.

    • @MiraAlCielo
      @MiraAlCielo Месяц назад

      @@mystiktimesbut the earbuds equal force means cero.

    • @mystiktimes
      @mystiktimes Месяц назад +1

      ​@@MiraAlCielo earbuds all day is no problem...earbuds with active noise cancelling is a big, big problem.

    • @blazenbudz4203
      @blazenbudz4203 7 дней назад

      @@mystiktimesno cap after wearing them all day everyday I feel like when I smile I get a fullness behind my ear pain rining and laying down makes me sink my ears in

  • @3dsmaxrocks699
    @3dsmaxrocks699 26 дней назад +1

    How to block subwoofer sounds from ahole neighbors?

  • @stronglight5528
    @stronglight5528 8 месяцев назад +65

    Bad, caused my grandson to not hear train coming, he's dead now

    • @Emptyblack101
      @Emptyblack101 5 месяцев назад +12

      💀

    • @KeljaSamiNation
      @KeljaSamiNation 3 месяца назад +3

      Mmmmm dark humor! Love it! 😍

    • @niplob
      @niplob 2 месяца назад +10

      skill issue

    • @mohammedkamil5320
      @mohammedkamil5320 2 месяца назад

      Had a similar story to the son of my dad’s friend. He luckily survived, but the head injury caused him some memory issues

    • @fZionists78
      @fZionists78 16 дней назад +1

      Can’t blame noise cancellation for carelessness.

  • @roco9504
    @roco9504 4 месяца назад +4

    Nah, came to understand ANC better but hate them. Pressure feeling is to uncomfortable which sucks, I wish I could use them to block out this the stomping kid that lives above me

  • @Egotistical432
    @Egotistical432 3 месяца назад

    How to improve your hearing. Is it by without headphones or with noise cancellation headphones?

  • @by010
    @by010 2 месяца назад

    TBH for me ANC headhpnes (tried few brands) are kindda painful. feels like my head is about to actually explode. Hoped to get an idea why is that here.

  • @andrew2272kag
    @andrew2272kag 9 месяцев назад +6

    I have really horrible neighbours and if I don't wear my anc headphones through the day it really affects my mental health. I don't blast my music loud, I'm conscious of volume, but I always have the cancellation on and I worry that's not good for you.

    • @WilliamTanaka
      @WilliamTanaka 3 месяца назад

      Same, but for me, it is the office environment.

    • @itsjustme2722
      @itsjustme2722 Месяц назад

      Do you use anc or normal earbuds in the office ​@@WilliamTanaka

  • @EniolaOyekanmi-c5s
    @EniolaOyekanmi-c5s Месяц назад

    But for earphones, it hurts my ears as all the sound come in directly onto my ear

  • @BarisMorn-nq7cu
    @BarisMorn-nq7cu Месяц назад

    Used it for few song my ears feeling very funny and ringing sound feels like it blocked
    I don’t think this is safe

  • @knowledge-21234
    @knowledge-21234 Год назад +1

    Inside house where often sound is not loud but still have some sound for that case is anc good or bad.
    Cause naturally ourbears are made to listen

    • @HearSoundly
      @HearSoundly  Год назад +3

      ANC itself shouldn't pose any risks to your hearing. Typically it helps keep volumes low which is a net positive. Thanks for watching!

    • @badreddinegacem
      @badreddinegacem 5 месяцев назад

      Would you opt for ANC or PNC​@@HearSoundly

  • @beautifulsmall
    @beautifulsmall 6 месяцев назад

    BUT I LOVE LOUD MUSIC