Twitch/Tyler1. Gamers and streamers are noticing they have dents in their noggins from prolonged headphone usage. If you wear your headphones daily, you might have noticed a slight indentation on the top of your head. Well, at least that’s the case for some streamers and gamers right now, who are shaving their heads to unveil their bizarre 1. You may get a Compression Headache. People who wear headphones for too long put their heads under pressure that, by nature, does not happen. As a result, our skull and inner ear become compressed, and we may have a headache. If you are at risk from them, wearing headphones can also worsen migraines. 2. What happens if you wear headphones too much? The answers to these questions might leave you with a stinging realization that moderation is key. In this article, we’ll concisely discuss the possible side effects of prolonged headphone use, addressing ear health, physical implications, and overall health concerns. Per Member. Tinnitus Since: 06/2013. yonkapin said: ↑. You can definitely still use headphones, just be wary of volume and the length of exposure. But why take the risk. You never know what your new time threshold is for that close of a sound exposure, also the level threshold has changed. Wear headphones that are made with a behind-the-head strap. Wear earbud-style headphones. Give your head more headphone-free time if you can. Avoid wearing headphones with a strap across the top of the head when moving around often, like during exercise. Consider wearing a thin hat or beanie under your headphones to avoid excess pressure and That’s why most authorities explicitly advise using hands-free devices including Bluetooth headsets if you’re worried about radiation exposure from cell phones. For instance: “To reduce radio frequency radiation near your body: Get a hands-free headset that connects directly to your phone.”. – Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Headphones keep the audio to you not to the whole room. Headphones give you a fuller listening experience. Headset mics allow for high-quality speaking and audio reception. With a headset your video interview panel will never be confused due to environmental noise or low pick-up. With a headset you won’t be confused by poor speakers or feel You can also adjust the fit of the headset, which isn't always easy -- tightening or loosening straps, plus fixing focal distance or even eye distance -- takes a lot of time to fiddle with. How long should you wear headphones a day? Headphones can be worn only for one hour per day at a volume setting of 60%. This is the recommended duration from the World Health Organization. This may seem impractical because many people now depend on the usage of headphones. But this is the best recommended duration to keep up your auditory health. You might well be wearing headphones specifically to drown that sort of thing out, but that informal exchange is part of the personality of the office. By excluding yourself from it, you are UNWyXh.