Tips and Tricks for Headphone Wearers suffering from Sore Ears

For those of us who wear glasses, using headphones can often be a frustrating and painful experience. Even listening to music can become a hassle, and it's worse for those who have to wear headphones for extended periods of time due to their job or other activities. The hard-pressing headphones against the ears, combined with the glasses' frame, can cause soreness and discomfort. If you're one of the many bespectacled individuals who suffer from this annoyance, then you're in the right place as this blog aims to offer a solution to this problem once and for all.

Wear Smart glasses instead of Headphones

There are a wide range of smart glasses brands in the market that offer open-ear listening feature. You can say goodbye to ear ache and sore feelings by buying a pair of these smart-glasses. In smart-glasses the sound speakers are located on the glass frames near your temple and are tilted towards your ears. With no hassle of wires or ear cushions squeezing your ears like in the case of headphones you can listen to music as much as you want without having any sore ears. Many smart-glasses depending on the brand can be connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth so you are not limited to just listening music but can also make calls and listen to podcasts or audiobooks stored on your phone.

 If you are thinking that you might not have budget for smart-glasses you can go with a cheaper alternative of purchasing magnetic ear buds for glasses. These earbuds can be attached to your glasses frames and deliver the same sound quality as smart-glasses

Invest in a Comfortable Headset

Headphones undoubtedly offer a 3-d sound quality that is hard to match for smartglass speakers. But for glass wearers headphones come with the negative advantage of causing pain. Nevertheless, you can look for comfortable headphones that can make wearing headphones bearable. When it comes to ear comfort you have the option of selecting from two types headphones: over-ear and on-ear. Over-ear headphones are the better option because they clamp to the edges of the earlobes rather than the entire earlobe which can lessen the uncomfortable pressing feeling that you experience wearing normal headphones. Below you will find some qualities that are essential for ear comfort.

1. Headphone materials for the Ultimate Fit

The type of materials used in manufacturing of over-ear headphones plays an important role in providing a comfortable fit. Heavy plastics can result in a heavyweight headset that will require a firmer grip on your ears to stay on the head. Your ears will become stuck between glass frames and headphones and will cause your frames to dig in your ears and your suffering will start within half an hour of wearing these burdensome headphones. So, make sure to buy lightweight headphones for a comfortable listening experience

2. Ear muffs/cushions 

Ear muffs can make all the difference in the world of ear comfort. Soft material like memory foam can mold itself to your ear size and structure and deliver a cozy and pleasant fitting. You would feel that you have wrapped pillows to your ears and what is even better you will also get to enjoy a high-definition sound. Ear cushions made with stiffer materials will fail to cover your ears properly and this would not result in either a crystal-clear sound and coupled with your glasses will lead to aching ears. 

Gaming headphones are an excellent choice as they tend to be lightweight and comfortable. These headphones are specifically designed to be worn for a long period of time. Moreover, among all other headphones, these deliver the best sound quality as a superior and intense gaming experience depends on surround sound and clear audio so that you can coordinate with other gamers using the headset. Although they are more expensive than normal headphones, they are worth the money for any glass-wearer suffering from discomfort.

Wear Earbuds

Although earbuds are a wonderful option for people who wear spectacles who want to avoid ear pain but finding the earbuds of the right size and shape can be a hassle. Different people have different ear-shapes and the perfect fit for your ears can be elusive. But they still provide a great option for ear comfort. Another possible downside is that you may not get the amazing sound experience of a gaming headphone but for spectacles such a trade-off is still not that of a big deal. Although if you are in a job which involves wearing headphones than we would recommend you to go with the gaming headset option.

Suitable Spectacle Frames

Certain headphones can cause less discomfort, but specific glasses frames can also help minimize pain. Thick frames made from hard materials are the most problematic, but a wide range of glasses frames is available. Thinner frames are more comfortable when wearing headphones, and softer materials are more favorable. In addition, frames with straight arms reduce the contact area with the ear, resulting in less pain than rounded-arm frames.

If you plan to wear headphones for extended periods, we recommend selecting a thin, soft frame with straight arms. Although it may not be the most fashionable option, it is the most comfortable and pain-free choice.

Move Glasses Upwards

When you wear headphones and glasses, one of the main challenges is the pressure on your ears, which can lead to discomfort. However, a simple solution is to tilt or move the temples of your glasses upwards, as long as it doesn't affect your ability to see properly. Although the glasses' frame is typically positioned behind the ears to provide stability, the pressure from the headphones ensures that the frame stays in place and doesn't require additional support.