What are vacuum headphones

Most people find it difficult to imagine their journey on the subway or bus home, to work or to school without music or an audiobook. Vacuum headphones are a gadget that provides maximum convenience and comfort, taking up minimal space in a backpack or pocket.

Vacuum headphones: features

The main feature of this type of headphones lies in the name itself - the concept “vacuum” reflects the principle and mechanism of operation of the device. The nozzle of the earplugs fits closely to the inner surface of the ear, thereby creating a tight seal and preventing air from entering. The device resembles earplugs due to its similar location in the ear canal. The closedness of in-ear headphones also contributes to a special sound - such isolation significantly increases the sound frequency range. The sound quality of most even inexpensive devices is quite high.

Different models differ in frequency range, material of nozzles, power, fastenings, etc. The disadvantage of the device lies in some limitations of sounds in the upper frequency range among inexpensive models.

When to choose vacuum headphones

In-ear models are suitable for those who want to limit themselves as much as possible in busy places from the noise of the outside world and completely immerse themselves in their favorite music.

When purchasing, you should pay attention to the following points:

• individual anatomy of the ears - in some cases, incorrectly selected models can cause discomfort;
• cable length - a cable that is too long will most likely be inconvenient, as it will not allow you to comfortably hang the device around your neck or put it in your chest pocket;
• liner material, wire shape;
• sound characteristics - sensitivity, frequency range and impedance;
• the presence or absence of a headset and microphone for talking on mobile phones.

Advantages of vacuum headphones

Among the advantages of vacuum headphones, it should be emphasized:

• Compact and small in size - will fit even in a phone case.
• A variety of models and designs - even wireless earbuds are common today.
• Universal - equipped with a standard connector and can be connected to most gadgets - players, smartphones, PCs, etc.
• Sound insulation is the central advantage of vacuum models.
• High-quality low-frequency transmission with deep bass.
• They do not fall out during sudden movements - you can even dance or play sports with this device.

Reference! The device does not require special care - you just need to pay attention to how the headphones are folded in your pocket or case so as not to damage the cable and sometimes change the ear tips, not forgetting about hygiene.

Are vacuum headphones harmful to hearing?

Vacuum plugs are placed too close to the eardrum in the inner part of the ear, causing the sound to be loud enough to cause hearing damage.It is not recommended to use this type of headphones continuously for several hours, as strong pressure in the ears and loud sound can cause headaches.

Important! The device can become dangerous when used on the street - due to the powerful sound insulation, it is possible not to notice a car passing by at high speed or other traumatic situations.

Also, when the ear opening is completely hermetically closed, earwax is more actively produced, which, if hygiene rules are not followed, can lead to the development of bacterial flora on the soft inserts.

To protect yourself from a number of negative consequences of using earplugs, you should not overuse listening to too loud music for a long time without breaks.