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Ears hurt from listening even at low volumes

post #1 of 5
1/18/13 at 2:58pm
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I've always had this problem were after about 10-30 minutes oh listening to headphones my ears start hurting, my left more so than my right. This doesn't happen when I listen too loud things without headphones... So I'm guessing it doesn't have to do with volume. Just wondering if anyone has experienced something like this, as this really takes away from me enjoying music. After about 30 minutes of this (sometimes less) it becomes unlistenable because my ears are in pain and almost feel a little swollen. I've never listened to open cans, so maybe it has something to do with closed ones. Any help would be appreciated, and I'm really not sure if this is the right forum to ask on.
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post #2 of 5
1/18/13 at 4:28pm

Weird, what headphone model are you using? probably sound fatigue? 

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post #3 of 5
1/18/13 at 5:22pm
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DT 770 LE, but it happens with all my other headphones too (cheapo headphones, all closed back)
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post #4 of 5
1/18/13 at 6:24pm

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5665608_ear-ache-caused-earphones.html

 

Sounds like a medical issue. Maybe see an ear specialist? I can wear headphones for hours on end, and even at higher volumes I have little to no pain/fatigue.

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post #5 of 5
1/19/13 at 2:22pm

i believe your experiencing listening fatigue?

 

from what iv experienced, you have two option to try and remedy this:

1. crossfeed - available in many software versions, including some that are compatible with foobar. tried it myself, didnt like it, did help a little bit. hardware is also available but iv never tried it

2. eq - by far what id recommend, i eliminated my fatigue issues entirely following that 3rd link i gave you. 

 

here are some links, for your consideration:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/643091/listening-fatigue

http://www.head-fi.org/t/640620/lets-talk-about-fatigue

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/413900/how-to-equalize-your-headphones-a-tutorial

http://www.head-fi.org/t/587703/how-to-equalize-your-headphones-a-tutorial-part-2

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