How to Avoid Damage to Your Headphones

Prevent physical damage

Only pull the plug, not the cable. When unplugging the headphones from the audio source, hold the connection firmly and pull. If you pull on the cable, pressure will be applied to the plug and will gradually damage the headphones.

Use moderate force, not too strong. If the headphone jack is too tight, you can pull firmly but firmly. If you suddenly pull it out, the prongs of the connector will be damaged.

Do not leave headphones on the ground. This is very understandable, if the headset is on the floor, there will definitely be times when you accidentally damage it. Always place headphones on your desk, or put them away when not in use.

Unplug headphones when not in use. After using, you should not leave the headset plugged in the jack. When you have to stand up or move suddenly, you may accidentally damage the headphones.

Wrap the headphones when not in use. This is especially important for portable headphones that don't have braided cables. If the cord becomes tangled or knotted, the headphone cable will become twisted and the connection may be lost. Therefore, you should not just put your headphones in your pocket, but wrap them up neatly.

You can cut a few V-shaped marks on the edge of the unused loyalty card, or use a butterfly clip to wrap the headphone cord. These are very safe and cheap methods.

Do not tie or apply any force to the cable.

Do not swing the headphones. If you let the headphones swing freely, unnecessary force will be applied to the connection between the cable and the headphones. You should avoid letting your headphones hang down from a table or bag.

Do not let the headphones come into contact with water. Like all other electronic devices, headphones and water cannot be close to each other. If your headphones are immersed in water, take them out of the water immediately, then pour rubbing alcohol on them and let them dry for a few hours. This will help you recover your headphones from most minor water accidents.

Do not wear headphones to sleep. Besides the harmful effects on hearing, when you tilt back and forth while sleeping, it can cause the wire to bend or damage the headphones.

Find a case or bag that protects your headphones. If you often carry your headphones, consider finding a soft case or bag to store them. You can find a case specifically for your type of headphone, or buy a case designed for a variety of headphones.

Spend more money to buy better headphones. To create cheap headphones, manufacturers have cut all sorts of costs, including build quality. Instead of buying cheap headphones and having to watch out for inevitable risks, you should invest in more expensive headphones with good impact resistance.

Braided cable headphones prevent tangles and knots, and also last longer.

Prevent damage caused by audio equipment

Turn down the volume before plugging in headphones. The headset may be damaged if you connect it while the source volume is high. Turn down the volume on your audio device before plugging in headphones. Remember, you must plug in the headphones before putting them on your ears.

After plugging in your headphones, you can increase the volume to a level you feel comfortable with.

Maintain low volume. High volume not only affects hearing but also damages the headset speakers. This can cause the headphones to frequently distort and crackle. If you hear the sound start to crack, the volume is too loud.

Limit the maximum volume setting as this may increase the chance of damaging the headphone speakers. If you want to increase the headphone volume but can't increase the source volume any further, use a headphone amplifier.

Reduce bass. Most headphones don't have a bass control program, so hearing too much bass can quickly damage the speakers. Bass is a type of low-frequency sound that can exert a lot of pressure on non-specialized speakers. Use your source's audio mixer to lower the bass, and turn off the "Bass Boost" option (if necessary).

Use headphones that are capable of handling the output. It doesn't matter if you plug your headphones into your phone or computer, but when connecting to a high-quality stereo, you need to make sure the headphones are capable of handling the power output. Weak headphones will quickly break if you use them with strong power.

Check your headset's documentation to determine the number of ohms the device can support, as well as the number of ohms output from the audio source.

Samuel Daniel

Update 25 October 2023