Are Noise Cancelling Headphones Safer or More Dangerous?

[@walkman8461]

This video answered all of my questions. And had an ear doctor too! Just perfect

[@charlesedmundadams]

I ride a motorcycle, and use active noise, cancellation, AirPods while I ride, because the noise of the wind and the motor get very loud at high speeds. It makes me wonder if the inverse canceling frequency from the AirPods potentially could be harmful? Being that it’s plugging in a frequency that’s just as loud in my ear. So my question is whether or not the active noise cancellation is creating an illusion of a lack of sound, though, still plugging a frequency in at a high volume, or does that inverse frequency, actually negate, and therefore make it safer for using?

[@HearSoundly]

First thing is that AirPods are not suggested for hearing protection. They don't do a great job with high-frequencies and the fit can be less precise. Most audiologists suggest dedicated hearing protection for motorcycle riding. On the ANC side of things, ANC cancels out the physical pressure of the sound and your ear gets less stimulation so ANC tends to be safer and isn't adding an "invisible" sound into the mix. Hope this helps!

[@zephire2628]

@@HearSoundly This was one of my biggest concerns, and it was described and answered so perfectly! I was worried about this "invisible" loud sound because I use ANC earbuds in the gym, and I was concerned I was exposing my ears to something potentially harmful without knowing. Thank you so much!

[@gehteuchnichtsan7911]

Just get a bike it's completely silent. Why do people get those loud ass motorcycles and then get hearing protection?

[@rsv4675]

​@@gehteuchnichtsan7911 cool story bro. Anyhow it's the wind noise that damages your ears and the reason for wearing earplugs on a bike

[@jordanhunt47]

@@gehteuchnichtsan7911 A silent bike will get you slammed off the road by another vehicle before you get anywhere close to your destination. Often the bike noise is the only thing alerting other motorists to your location.

[@davesplatz]

1:16 Amy says it here: Passive NC (as in in-ear headphones or sealed and tight sitting over-ear headphones) means blocking the sound waves from coming in. Hence, that must mean that sound waves coming from your music will be partially be blocked from leaving the ear, as well. So, they will travel on to the sensitive inner ear rather than being emitted to the surroundings. My recommendations are using only (at least half-open) loosely sitting over-ear headphones and using a volume that is just enough to enjoy or understand. I love my pair of Beyerdynamic DT 880. Additionally, just listen to your favorite tunes in a more silent environment to be able to enjoy it entirely and on the move check out and connect with your surroundings instead of isolating yourself from them. Bikers and workers can get ear molds with linear dampening filters.

[@shrox]

Please answer: Does the noise cancellation frequencies emitted by the device poses any threat or damage to the ears?

[@mystiktimes]

I tried noise cancelling headphones at work, resulting in 10+hours of pulsating eardrum spasms, tinnitus, and other very disturbing and painful symptoms.

[@MiraAlCielo]

@@mystiktimesbut the earbuds equal force means cero.

[@vidoublex5417]

Oh, i didnt expect to find a video comparing what exactly im having a dilemma over about. Ive been planning to get over ear ANC headphones since my college building is often very noisy and i cant concentrate. But my friends also recommend just getting the earplug type of ANC. My only real problem is that with in-ears, i sweat and the moisture that's trapped inside my ear makes it itch and sometimes get bumps 😅

[@kajalsingh-mr9vh]

passive noise cancellation over ear headphones is good as well as safe for the ears

[@DonAlderOfficial]

hmm headphones seem to let a lot of low frequency noise in so am I wrong. Also noise cancelling how in the world does that stop 95 db sound pressure levels. I get that it cancels what you hear but does that really mean your protected as well ? hard to believe that

[@Egotistical432]

How to improve your hearing. Is it by without headphones or with noise cancellation headphones?

[@by010]

TBH for me ANC headhpnes (tried few brands) are kindda painful. feels like my head is about to actually explode. Hoped to get an idea why is that here.

[@andrew2272kag]

I have really horrible neighbours and if I don't wear my anc headphones through the day it really affects my mental health. I don't blast my music loud, I'm conscious of volume, but I always have the cancellation on and I worry that's not good for you.

[@WilliamTanaka]

Same, but for me, it is the office environment.

[@stronglight5528]

Bad, caused my grandson to not hear train coming, he's dead now

[@Emptyblack101]

💀

[@KeljaSamiNation]

Mmmmm dark humor! Love it! 😍

[@niplob]

skill issue

[@mohammedkamil5320]

Had a similar story to the son of my dad’s friend. He luckily survived, but the head injury caused him some memory issues

[@roco9504]

Nah, came to understand ANC better but hate them. Pressure feeling is to uncomfortable which sucks, I wish I could use them to block out this the stomping kid that lives above me

[@knowledge-21234]

Inside house where often sound is not loud but still have some sound for that case is anc good or bad. Cause naturally ourbears are made to listen

[@HearSoundly]

ANC itself shouldn't pose any risks to your hearing. Typically it helps keep volumes low which is a net positive. Thanks for watching!

[@badreddinegacem]

Would you opt for ANC or PNC​@@HearSoundly

[@beautifulsmall]

BUT I LOVE LOUD MUSIC