Headphones are worn to listen to your favorite music, but what if the only sound you hear is static noise? It will not be pleasant to your ears, right? Headphones sometimes make such noises, and there are several reasons for this disturbance.
You may get a little surprised by the fact that some people listen to this static noise to block every other noise from the surrounding. I was surprised, too!
Majorly, this sound is a sign of an uncleared, dirty port and a simple solution to this problem is cleaning the port. But things are not always as simple as they seem.
There are a few other things a headphones user must know about the static sound that comes from their headphone and the effects this sound has on a human.
This article is a discussion of all the information you can get on static noise from a headphone. To know it all, keep on reading the article.
What exactly is static noise?
The bookworm in me will tell you that static noise is any electrical disturbance that makes a weird sound in an electronic device. May it be a radio, television, or a headphone.
Noise as such can be heard due to random radio waves. These waves can either be natural or man-made. Static noise is also referred to as white noise due to its almost the same analog.
Static noise is quite normal, especially in devices that are degrading with time. If we talk about headphones in general, you may expect long-used headphones to make this noise. Mind it, the noise is going to increase with time.
There are a few problems that raise such static sounds but do not worry, every problem has a solution. Knowing both the problem and solution is important to overcome a disturbing situation.
That is the core reason why I always try to state both; the problem and the solution, for my readers.
While this sound is considered normal, it is not liked. People often also wonder if this sound can damage your headphones or, worse, can be harmful to the human brain. Learn it all by reading the article further.
Can static noise damage headphones?
Static sound is normal, especially if you are using your headphone for a long time, but can it damage your headphones? The answer to this question is, yes, they can, and no, they can not.
Static sound is produced when a disturbance is created naturally or manually. This sound has the same effect as the normal sound of music. So, this sound is not harmful like the sound of music is not harmful to the headphones.
Though, if it is hard clipping the audio, it may damage your headphone speakers. Increasing the volume to full all of a sudden can cause distortion and harm to the device.
Is static noise harmful?
Yes, there are high chances that you can hurt yourself by listening to high-frequency music or static noise. There are a few types of frequencies that can hurt your ear and cause permanent hearing loss.
Our ears are capable of listening to frequencies up to 70 dB, which is common these days due to heavy traffic and construction sounds. But if you are listening to more than 120 dB volume, it can cause severe damage to your ears.
In some cases, headphones give you a static shock due to an increase in moisture level in your ears. In this scenario, you can use open-back Headphones, which are good for ventilation.
If you are having tinnitus in your ears and hear static noise, it can cause serious damage to your ears. Infections like these are triggered by high frequency and humidity.
Static noise can disturb your circulatory canals which cause high pitch unpleasant sounds. If you are suffering from an ear infection, then try to avoid using headphones.
If the usage is necessary, then try to listen at a low volume. So that it won’t increase your pain.
Why do headphones make a static noise?
Most of the time, these static noises are coming from Bluetooth headphones, which work on frequency. Bluetooth headphones have the same frequency just like microwaves, TV, and Wi-Fi routers.
They can easily manipulate the signals of headphones. If you are working near a Wi-Fi router, you can easily feel static noise. In this case, you need to move away from your router or change the frequency setting from 2.5 mm to 5 mm.
You can hear static noise in your ear if there are any limitations or quality issues. Sometimes when Bluetooth headphone is not in the proper range it causes connection dropping and statics noise.
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If you are using wired headphones, it might be possible that you will face the statics noise if your wire is damaged from somewhere or tangled with each other. When you are connecting the jack to the device, make sure that the port is clean.
| Things To Do | Things Not To Do |
| Check Headphone jack | Don’t shake your headphones |
| Distance from electronic devices | Don’t use it for more than 1 and a half hour |
| Avoid tangling in wire headphones | Keep it away from Wi-Fi routers (Bluetooth Headphones) |
| Match exact frequency | – |
What to do to resolve this problem?
Some points need to be highlighted that can also be tried if you are having static noises in your headphones.
- Check your headphone jack if there is any kind of dust, clean it out.
- Straighten the wire of your headphones if there is any knot.
- Shortage of headphone wires.
- Replace drivers and update your device.
- Reset your settings and wait for an automatic connection.
Summary
We have discussed all the major problems which cause static noise in your headphone with their solution. After trying all the solutions, if the static sound is still there, then take it to a professional.
In this article, we have learned:
- Static noise is also referred to as white noise and is caused by electric disturbance.
- This sound may or may not damage your headphones. It completely depends on the frequency and problem.
- I heard with an ear infection, this sound can trigger the infection.
- Continuous connection dropping can cause distortion and static noises.
- Carbon in the auxiliary port can interfere with sound quality.
- An increase in humidity can cause a static shock. Always take a break after 1 hour to give some rest to your ears.
- Make sure that the wire is correctly connected to the device and sound system.
- Try to turn off devices having the same frequency.
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