In ear headphone Question

[Vinny77]

I have my E2c, but after not using them for about 6 months, then using them now, when they are off. I can hear my heart beat slightly when their is no music playing.

anybody else get this?>

 

[Inkmo]

I dunno. I think that phenomenom is called 'occulence'. Or maybe that is just for when you're walking. I'm not sure. I experienced it once in a hearing test and told the doctor. They didn't seem worried about it. Whether it's just your hearing being good or some sort of abnormality, I doubt it's dangerous.

Maybe your heart is just beating really hard because your headphones make your music AWESOME.

 

[Bill Ward]

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Originally Posted by Vinny77 I have my E2c, but after not using them for about 6 months, then using them now, when they are off. I can hear my heart beat slightly when their is no music playing. anybody else get this?>

That's one way to tell you've got a good seal.

I get the same thing both with the E2c and the ER-6i. I also experience it using earplugs for biking, so I guess it's normal.

BW

 

[K2Grey]

Having IEMs in dulls outside noise, so it makes you more aware of your own noises, like your heart beating, or of sounds of you eating, or whatever. I've heard of this with earplugs, I don't see how IEMs would differ in that respect.

 

[Vinny77]

Thanks guys I was just looking for a general answer. as I have been having some unknown medical problems. i probrolly just didnt notice it before.

 

[Inkmo]

Hey, I saw an audiologist today and remembered your question. He says it is totally normal for that to happen. The deal is is that there is a vein/vessel/artery/whatever that runs right under your ear canal. When you have an IEM inserted with a good seal, the difference in airpressure that your pulse affects is sometimes audible. He says in some patients you can see the skin in their ear canal move even without it being sealed. Nothing to worry about.

Also, I learned why teeth grinding and what have you can affect tinnitus. the joint connecting your mandible to your zygomatic process doesn't feel pain and other stuff (like the way your knee would) and the stimulus is directed to the nearest receptor -- your ears. Anyways, that is why folks who grind their teeth a bunch can experience tinnitus and headaches around the temporal area of their skull. A very educational day.

 

[irvin59]

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Originally Posted by Vinny77 I have my E2c, but after not using them for about 6 months, then using them now, when they are off. I can hear my heart beat slightly when their is no music playing. anybody else get this?>

When you can't hear your heart beating anymore, start worrying.

 

[Inkmo]

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Originally Posted by irvin59 When you can't hear your heart beating anymore, start worrying.

lol

 

[Vinny77]

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Originally Posted by Inkmo Hey, I saw an audiologist today and remembered your question. He says it is totally normal for that to happen. The deal is is that there is a vein/vessel/artery/whatever that runs right under your ear canal. When you have an IEM inserted with a good seal, the difference in airpressure that your pulse affects is sometimes audible. He says in some patients you can see the skin in their ear canal move even without it being sealed. Nothing to worry about. Also, I learned why teeth grinding and what have you can affect tinnitus. the joint connecting your mandible to your zygomatic process doesn't feel pain and other stuff (like the way your knee would) and the stimulus is directed to the nearest receptor -- your ears. Anyways, that is why folks who grind their teeth a bunch can experience tinnitus and headaches around the temporal area of their skull. A very educational day.

thanks for asking and clearing that up.