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    Does static electricity affect earbuds?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kneehowguys, Sep 10, 2015.

  1. kneehowguys

    kneehowguys Notebook Evangelist

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    When I lie down on a bed with my bluetooth earbuds and I lay one ear on the bed or a pillow or even just very close, I often get short bursts of annoying sensations in that ear.

    1. Very difficult to describe. I hear something but mainly feel an annoying sensation in that earbud. Can anything be done about this? I really like listening to music with earbuds while lying down and really would like to be able to on my front or on my side because it's alot more comfortable.

    2. Are there other better solutions I've not thought of for lying on your side/front comfortable while listening to music? I'm not including speakers because I often listen to music at night and don't want to disturb my neighbors in my apartment.

    My experience with bluetooth earbuds has been much better than bulky headphones that get my ears warm easily or wired earbuds because I can walk around, lie down, and just overall feel more free and comfortable.

    I have LG tone bluetooth headsets.

    Actually when I use wired earbuds on a bed, I get the same problem but not with headphones.
     
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  2. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    You: Doctor, it hurts when I do this.
    Doctor: Well, then stop doing that.




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    This sounds more like a medical thing rather than technological...

    Sounds like your putting 3-4 lbs of pressure into your ear with that earbud. Probably not a good idea ;).
     
  4. kneehowguys

    kneehowguys Notebook Evangelist

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    No.

    I'd like to start a new thread- the way I've described it is not right.
    It is a very subtle not even buzz, often almost sounds like a little whaff of air that lasts maybe 1/3 of a second and happens only occasionally, doesn't hurt at all just is very annoying

    I'd like to make a new thread- the above two responses to the thread show that I didn't describe things clearly enough and those two honestly are pretty sarcastic

    No it has nothing to do with the pressure, I need to reword the thread