[Heyyoudvd]

Lately my apartment has been really dry and I've heard static pops through my headphones as a result. Here in my computer room (wooden floor) it's not too bad but when I'm sitting in my living room (carpeted), the static sometimes gets to the point where I can physically feel electric shocks.

Should I be worried? Because I really don't want to damage my beloved A900s.

 

[Krause]

Great question. I have been wondering the exact same thing as my monitor has been incredibly staticy lately. I am curious about this also and look forward to someones answer who knows a little more about this subject.

 

[stevesurf]

ESD (Electrostatic discharge) is essentially high voltage at extremely low current. Certain electronic components (microchips) that are contained in some headphones (like Bose QC2s) can be damaged; fortunately you are not using these! Your headphones contain simple transducers; I would worry more about improperly grounded audio components that could be damaged before any risk of headphone damage.

 

[Teerawit]

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Originally Posted by Heyyoudvd Lately my apartment has been really dry and I've heard static pops through my headphones as a result. Here in my computer room (wooden floor) it's not too bad but when I'm sitting in my living room (carpeted), the static sometimes gets to the point where I can physically feel electric shocks. Should I be worried? Because I really don't want to damage my beloved A900s.

Do you feel electric shocks in your ear when you listen to your headphones?