Contrary to what you might think, it is possible to make your headphones more comfortable to wear.
This type of headphone is the kind that sits on your head, which most of the time offers better sound quality, but can feel a little tight.
Sometimes they can be so tight that something meant to be pleasurable, like listening to music, can become uncomfortable and even cause headaches from use.
But if you do not want to give up your Headphone and want to make it more comfortable, check out 4 practical ways to do that below.
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1. Optimizing comfort around the ears
The first thing you can do is replace the ear pads with thicker ones.
Many already come with thinner foam, which over time ends up becoming very uncomfortable.
On the internet, you can easily find foam pad kits compatible with your phone model.
To install the new foam pads, remove the foam already on the phone and put the new one on like a cover.
After the replacement, you will definitely feel the difference, as thicker foam helps relieve ear pain.
You can also choose to replace faux leather pads with more breathable ones.
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Many models come with this type of padding because it is a cheaper material, which lowers the device’s cost.
However, it accumulates sweat over time. In that case, you can choose to replace them and buy velour or similar material parts.
Always remember to check whether they are compatible with your model.
And before making any changes, compare the sound quality between the old foam and the new one. Depending on the foam, the sound quality may be affected.
2. Loosening the headphones
Without a doubt, one of the most irritating things about this type of headphone model is how tight they are.
But this can be solved in a certain way, and very simply.
Place the headphones over a stack of books that should be a little wider than your head.
To measure the width, you can use a tape measure and measure from one ear to the other.
Then gather several books that add up to approximately 2.5 cm more than the measured value.
After one hour, you can test them and see whether they have loosened; otherwise, you can leave them for another 24 hours. If necessary, you can repeat the process.
It may also happen that, even after this procedure, they are still tight after 48 hours. If that is the case, you will need to add more books to the stack.
Choose one that is approximately 1.5 cm thick. And this time, wait two days. If it is still not to your liking, you can add another 1.5 cm book and wait 48 hours.
If you notice the material bending or at risk of breaking, stop immediately.
3. Wearing headphones with glasses
Anyone who needs to wear prescription glasses every day knows how uncomfortable it can be when we want to use headphones.
In this specific case, using a thinner frame can be a good option. Models with thicker frames can cause pain when the headphones press against the sides.
Another way to wear glasses and headphones and feel a little more comfortable is to make a small cut in the foam.
To do this, take the headphones off your head and notice that the frame always leaves a visible mark on the foam. With the help of a utility knife, make a small cut.
You will be creating a kind of channel to rest the frame in the foam. The downside is that sound quality may be affected.
If the foam material is leather (artificial or genuine) or velour, it is best not to make the cut and instead replace the part with one made of a different material.
Or, if you prefer, you can buy glasses that have an elastic band instead of a traditional frame.
4. Adapting the headband
Finally, another way to make your headphones much more comfortable is to buy better padding for the headband.
On the internet there is a huge variety of models that can match your phone perfectly. The thicker it is, the greater the comfort will be.
If you cannot buy specific padding for this type of headphone right now, there is a way to improvise.
Of course, it will be temporary since, aesthetically speaking, the result will not look very nice.
For this, you can use foam taken from anywhere, even old pillows, and place it on the headband.
Tip: When buying high-end headphones, always test them before purchasing.
Analyze the sound quality and, above all, comfort, since you will be spending many hours with them on your head.
Try several models and see which one best suits your needs.
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