Are we using our In Ears well?

We wanted to ask this question why it can make a big difference in your long-term maintenance and daily effectiveness. We tell you in our blog how the maintenance of all types of in-ear headphones should be, but especially those made to measure.

As you already know, the CAE or auditory canal external is a cavity whose function is to conduct sound (vibrations caused by the variation in air pressure) from the outside to the eardrum. When we use an IEM we are obstructing a duct normally ventilated to the outside, generating some humidity inside and here the first problem, humidity. Taking into account various factors, temperature outside, level of sweating, physical effort when performing, the environment, prolonged use time, plus the humidity that is generated in the ear is one of the main reasons why these systems lose sound quality and break down. The main symptoms are loss of sound pressure (typical background sound) and intermittent operation. The best solution for this problem is to store the IEMs in a dehumidifying bottle, a bottle with dehumidifying gel tablets. or electric drying pot. Another of the big problems that we find is the accumulation of cerumen in the earphone outlet, that is, the complete obstruction of the IEM. It is important not to forget this aspect, people generate wax in the CAE (some more than others) and it is necessary to carry out periodic checks and small cleanings with a special brush that all systems incorporate. This also affects sound perception since As is logical, the pressure coming out of the headset decreases (the same with dust and dirt). Finally, remember the importance of the cable in the headphones, it is the great forgotten maintenance and a high percentage of failures is caused by misuse and maintenance. The most important thing in cable management is to avoid pulling on the cable joint with the connector, this is where more breakdowns occur. It is no less important to wind the cable correctly when storing it, since if it is incorrectly wound internally, it can undergo very significant changes for later use. With these recommendations we want to remind you that for in ears to work correctly and for a long time we must not forget that it is a delicate and tiny material, that its maintenance is easy to control and that we must take into account all these aspects and care to have one of our most important work tools ready.