[plasticookies]

Today I picked up a pair of AKG k314p earbuds (cheap and best I can get on campus. They are quite decent for their $25 CDN pricetag). Anyhow, I kept getting static shocks in the ear while using them. I read that some PK2 owners also had this problem.

Back in the days, when I still used the stock ipod earbuds, I never noticed this problem. Is this problem associated with the k314 and PK2 specifically or is it a problem with earbuds in general (whereas IEMs are immune)? I certainly never get static shocks when using my Ety's.

And lastly, any fixes?

 

[Ntropic]

I've never had earbuds give me static. I've had IEMs ground static from me into my laptop though.

Are you dragging your feet over carpet? Socks on plastic chair coasters?

 

[plasticookies]

I keep my ipod in my jacket pocket. I'm thinking that may be the source of the static.

 

[ClieOS]

Static is weather / environment related, not IEM / earbud related. You could have put a roll of wire in your pocket and still get shock when you try to stick them into your ears - not that you'll like to do that of course