QUICK QUIZ TO KNOW YOURSELF
Do you use your headphones too much? Take this quiz by Jessica Turakhia to find out if you need to tune out
Do you prefer using headphones rather than a speaker?
a. Yes.
b. No.
Do you set the volume to its maximum limit when you listen to music?
a. Yes.
b. No.
Do you listen to music on your headphones continuously for over four hours?
a. Yes.
b. No.
Do you share your headphones with other people?
a. Yes.
b. No.
When looking for headphones, do you buy the cheapest ones?
a. Yes.
b. No.
Mostly As You’re definitely at risk of ear problems and infections. Avoid listening to loud music on your headphones and use speakers instead, as some of the sound dissipates in the surroundings. Restrict yourself from sharing headphones as they can transfer bacteria from one person to another. If you must, the make sure to sanitise them. Don’t compromise on your headphones and invest in good quality ones as they will protect your ears to a certain extent.
Mostly Bs You need not worry at all. You’re taking the necessary precautions to ensure that your ears are not getting harmed in any way because of your headphones. This means that you’re taking good care of your ears and not straining them too much. Continue this way and you’ll be listening to music for longer.