Headphones are a must-have for just about any computer user, especially when working on lengthy projects.
But, finding a comfortable pair of headphones can be a daunting task.
- Wearing headphones for hours can cause serious discomfort.
- If you are one of those people, you should look for headphones with a larger head pad.
Use ear cushions
- Ear cushions, which fit in the cups of the headphones, are some of the most comfortable headphones for big heads.
- Ear cushions are available in various sizes, so look for the ones that fit you well.
- Consider opting for headphones with memory foam cushions for even better comfort.
- Some headphones have cushions that fit snugly over your ears, preventing them from slipping off.
- Use soft earpads
Earpads also make a big difference in comfort. The memory foam earpads on headphones are softer and more comfortable than hard plastic earpads. - Some extra padding on the headband can also help.
- Consider buying a headphone with an adjustable headband, so the headpads can fit comfortably on your head.
Pick the right size headset
- Make sure you pick the right size headset using the size chart available on the company website.
- Headbands
The headband should be wide enough around your head, but narrow enough that the headset will not fall off your head. - Earpads
The ear pad should be soft foam, not leather or pleather, and should fit snugly around the ear.
Wear the headphones correctly
- By this, we mean that, if you buy a headset, you should wear it on your head rather than around your neck.
- One of the reasons why this happens is because, when worn around the neck, the headset tends to move around thus negatively affecting sound quality.
- Therefore, when wearing the headset, make sure you leave enough room between the earpieces and your ears.
- Properly adjust the headband
The other reason why your headphones don’t sound good is because they’re not fitted properly. - Therefore, the first thing you should do is adjust the headband so that it’s comfortable to wear.
Use audio profiles
- There are two audio profiles in iTunes: AAC and MP3.
- Try both and see which one works better for you.
- AAC audio profile works best with Mac and iTunes, while MP3 audio profile works well with Windows and Windows Media Player.
- Use an audio equalizer
Apple devices have an audio equalizer for music, which can be adjusted to suit your ears. - Use earphones
While listening to music on your iPhone or iPad, try earphones to see if they are helping. - Sometimes, earphones could make a huge difference.
Use headphones with noise cancellation
- Choose soft, padded earcups
Take head measurements
Consider earpad replacement
Match headphones to your ears - Use them in different environments
- Consider different gears
- Consider different headphones
- Consider different devices
- Consider headphones with noise cancellation
Adjust equalization levels
- Most headphones come with an equalizer but adjusting the equalizer levels might help.
- To do that, open the Settings app by pressing Windows Key + I > choose Sound > change the sound output to Headphones.
- Now, select Headphones from the Sound Settings and open the equalizer.
- Choose the Equalizer and adjust the settings as per your needs.
- Additionally, you can manually adjust the equalizer levels on your headphones.
- Adjust the headband
Most headphones come with adjustable headband. If your headphones do, try adjusting the headband. - To do that, open the Settings app by pressing Windows Key + I > choose Sound > change the sound output to Headphones.
- Now, select Headphones from the Sound Settings and open the equalizer.
- Choose the Equalizer and adjust the settings as per your needs.
- Additionally, you can manually adjust the equalizer levels on your headphones.
- Adjust the ear cups
Some headphones come with adjustable ear cups. If your headphones do, try adjusting the ear cups. - To do that, open the Settings app by pressing Windows Key + I > choose Sound > change the sound output to Headphones.
- Now, select Headphones from the Sound Settings and open the equalizer.
- Choose the Equalizer and adjust the settings as per your needs.
- Additionally, you can manually adjust the equalizer levels on your headphones.
Adjust the equalizer settings
- The equalizer settings can be changed using the headphone’s buttons.
- Some headphones have a slider bar while others have a rotary knob.
- Press the Home button on your Apple TV remote, then select Settings.
- Select Sound & TV.
- Select Equalizer.
- Adjust the equalizer settings to adjust the bass and treble levels.
