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Questions tagged [headphones]

Hacks related to using, cleaning, and storing headphones and earbuds.

Hacks related to using, , and storing headphones and earbuds.

This tag relates to both in-ear headphones (also known as earbuds) and over-the-head devices, usually used for listening to music without sharing it with the rest of the world.

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How do I stop my earphones from getting tangled

I usually keep my phone's earphones in my pocket, or in my bag, and no matter how neatly I try to fold them they always get tangled when I take them out, which irritates me. How would I prevent this from happening in the future?
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How can I keep cables from falling off of desks when unplugged?

I'm sure that this is a common cable management problem: you have a bunch of cables running up to your desk that when you unplug you don't want to fall off but instead remain in an easily accessible position for future replugging? Bonus points…
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How can I better clean headphones that sit inside the ear?

I have a pair of headphones that I use regularly, including while I'm working out. They're the kind of headphones that sit inside the ear (earbuds), so inevitably they'll get kind of gross after a couple uses. They have the removable rubber tips on…
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How do I get lint out of a headphone jack?

Spending most of its life in my pocket, the headphone jack of my phone frequently gets clogged up with lint. Usually I can tweeze it out, but this time I forgot, and tried to plug in my headphones, compressing the lint right at the bottom of the…
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How to reform dent on hair due to long usage of head-phones?

I often wear headphones for extended periods of time, and they tend to leave a "dent" in my hair, a sort of depression in the shape of a band on top of my head. How would I: a) Prevent this from happening and/or b) Remove of this dent quickly I have…
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How can I wear my headset and glasses in a way that doesn't hurt?

I recently bought this Corsair Gaming Headset. I also wear glasses, which have thick library temples. It sometimes feels a bit uncomfortable when I'm wearing the headset, and the glasses' temples burrow into my head a bit. Is there a good way of…
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How to keep track of which earphone is left or right?

Usually the problem with earphones is that you don't know which goes to which ear. Of course there are some small markings (such as L or R), but who wants to read those every time when you want to use them (especially in some dark places). Which…
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How do you stop headphone wires from breaking?

Headphones rarely last more than a few years before the wires snap due to the constant movement they have to endure. Is there a way to stop me having to get out the soldering iron, or worse, buy a new pair?
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How to make sure nobody can hear anything when I'm listening music through my headphones

I'm looking for an easy way to check if people around me can hear any noises coming out of my (in-ear) headphones. Of course there's always the possibility to take the headphones off for a moment, and listen if you can hear anything while not…
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How To Untangle Headphones

I am usually a little lazy and forget to prepare my headphones correctly as said in this question. My tangled headphones look a bit like this: It can take forever to get the headphones reorganized, having to take that wire and put it there and all…
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How do I stop my ears from getting sweaty/greasy while wearing large headphones?

I use my headphones a lot and after several hours of wearing them, my ears and the skin around them feel greasy and dirty. When used for a very long time, it sometimes causes a burning sensation. I've tried regularly wiping the area clean but that…
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Typical problem in boom headset

I have bought a boom headset, I used it for an hour and obviously my ears started to heat up and end up with a lot of sweat. How to avoid these heating up?
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How to stop cats from chewing my headphones?

How can I prevent my cats from chewing up my headphones? I've gone through two sets of earbuds recently and don't want to keep having to buy new ones regularly. Solutions that involve buying a particular type of headphones are okay--I need to buy…
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What can I use to hang my headphones off my desk?

These are my headphones. They're wireless, but can be used while their charging cable is plugged in. My desk is wood, ~3/4" thick, with a square edge (not tapered). I want to be able to hang my headphones under or off of the edge of my desk, and…
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Alternatives to buying new foam for the headphone and microphone?

For headphones like these: The foam at the mic and the earphone have torn off. On searching for replacements, the cost of buying a set of replacements is almost the cost of the headphone itself. Without the foam, sounds do not get captured well…
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