What Is Causing Your Earbuds To Break?
Earphones of good quality can last up to two-three years. If your pair of earphones stop working after a few months, it could be due to either one or all of the following factors:
You purchased a low-quality product. Although you can buy quality headphones at a reasonable price, they are not made to withstand heavy use.
Defective earphones. You may have received defective earbuds. You can check the warranty to see if you qualify for a refund or a new pair.
Your earbuds may be damaged if you don’t take care of them properly. Your earphones’ internal components could be rapidly worn out by how you store them.
How Can You Tell If Your Earbuds Are Leaking?
How can you tell if your earbuds have already been damaged or are about to burst? These are the signs to look out for:
Loss of sound in either one or both ears: Check your settings and test the device on another device if your earphones stop working in one ear. A broken wire or faulty earbuds may also cause it.
Audio dropping out frequently: Does your audio drop out when listening to your favorite beats or music? Is it possible for the audio to drop out if you move the wires (e.g., walking or twisting the earbuds cord)? These are indicators that your earbuds may be near the end of their life.
Crackling or scratchy sound: This signifies that you are beginning to hear static sounds. These problems could be due to damaged wires or speakers preventing electronic signal transmissions.
Why Do My Bluetooth Earbuds Keep Breaking?
You don’t need me to tell you all the different ways earbuds can be damaged. You can break them in 100 different ways if you are creative. We’ll be looking at the different ways earbuds can fracture on one side. It is not a coincidence that your earbuds all break on the same side. It must be something you are doing or not doing that causes the earbuds to break.
You’ll probably realize that you did one of these things. You should take steps to ensure that the same thing doesn’t happen with your brand new pair of earbuds.
Earbuds For Sleep
I can’t sleep without listening to or watching something. Earbuds are like sleeping pills. They make the experience more enjoyable. Most of you probably do this too. It is widespread to use earbuds while sleeping. Earbuds can often break because of this.
While it is safe to use earbuds while sleeping, it can be dangerous for them. You’re still moving while you sleep. One of your earbuds may fall out during the night. It can break if the earbud is placed under your head. Even if the earbud appears unharmed, it could have been crushed by the pressure.
Most people prefer to sleep on one side. The earbud that’s breaking is likely to be on the side we choose. If you are sleeping with earbuds on one side, it is most likely why they keep failing.
It’s possible to be asleep on your back and believe that your earbuds will not be damaged. You can’t guarantee that you won’t roll over and cause damage to your earbuds.
Dropping Earbuds
I have yet to hear of a user who has not dropped their earbuds once. Earbuds can be compacted and are very small, which is why they’re so great. You can also drop them off. This happens less frequently for some users than it does for others.
It is easy to imagine the circumstances in which your earbuds might be dropped. One earpiece can fall while you’re running, or one earpiece drops when you take them out of its case. When I keep my earbuds in the case, I tend to drop them.
Dropping earbuds can be frustrating because it is always the same earpiece. This is why your earbuds break on one side. If your earpiece has been settled more than once, I recommend that you take extra care.
Use A Carry Case
This isn’t a revolutionary piece of advice, but it would be interesting if we could find out how many people use the case our headphones came with.
Although they are not always easy to carry or look great, cases can protect your headphones from moisture, dust, and UV damage. Many cases can be purchased to match your personal preferences and needs.
Be Gentle With Your Hair
Earphone wires can be less durable than you might think. Damaged cables can often make the entire unit unusable. For most earbuds, one broken connection along the string can mean that it’s dead. Most likely, the wire has been bent or stretched so that you cannot deliver audio to speakers.
The wire can be easily damaged over time, especially if the earbuds are worn out or used for exercise. They are very vulnerable, especially if they get caught on a door handle. You can roll the wire over with your desk chair and twist it between your fingers to protect them.
Suppose you have your phone or other devices in a back pocket. There are many ways to damage the wire, but carelessness often causes it.
Unplug Your Ears
You can unplug your earphones by grasping the earphone jack instead of the wire.
Wrap Them Correctly
You will need to take care of your earphones. This includes taking good care of them when they are not in use. While we’ve spoken about the importance of using a case, it’s equally essential to wrap the wire correctly. You’re doing your wires a disservice if you shove them in a pocket or tie the earbuds cord loosely.
We wrote in December about how to prevent your wires from becoming tangled. While some of this advice was for over-ear or on-ear headphones, much of it can also be applied to earphones. The devil’s horn wrap is an effective way to keep wires together and not damage them.
The roadie’s wrap is for longer earphone cords. See our article on how to keep headphones from getting tangled.
Check Your Volume
If the volume is too high, earphone drivers can burst. This is more common in over-ear and on-ear headphones, but it can also happen with earphones. It can cause damage if the driver cannot handle the volume of the noise.
It is important to remember that listening to high volumes of audio is terrible for your headphones and your hearing.
The World Health Organisation has added noise from personal devices in 2018 to its list of dangerous things for human health. If you don’t mind having your volume lower for your drivers, it is best for your hearing.
Sweat Damage
People who enjoy listening to music while exercising are fond of earphones. However, sweat can cause damage to a headphone and make it impossible for you to hear the music. It’s worth investing in sports earbuds like the Powerbeats Pro and Bose Soundsport if you sweat a lot during exercise.
You should pay attention to the water-resistance of your earphones if you spend a lot of time outside in the rain. Even a slight rainstorm can have an impact on the performance of earphones. It may surprise you to learn that sweat-proof covers can be used for both on- and over-ear headphones.
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How To Avoid Common Problems
Problem #1: One Of The Headphones Speakers Is Going Out
The headset’s speaker going out is one of the most annoying and common problems people face with headphones. You’ve probably experienced this issue with headphones. Although it’s annoying and inevitable, can the malfunction of headphones be avoided?
Why Does One Of The Speakers On Your Headphones Stop Working?
A short circuit in the cord is the most common reason your headphones’ speaker has failed. You could pull or twist the cord to cause this. This is because the cord will eventually stop functioning if you pull or twist it too often or put undue stress on it.
If a pair of headphones cord fails to work properly, electrical signals from the device you are using stop working.
What Are Some Tips To Prevent One Of My Speakers From Going Out?
It is always good to know that you can prevent a treasured item from falling apart. We’ll show you how to prevent your headphones’ speakers from crashing and allow you to enjoy music or books longer.
Tip 1: Don’t pull on the cord of your headphones
This is a standard error. This is a mistake I have made. Do not pull on the plug to unplug the headphones. This will damage the headphones’ cord and damage your device’s auxiliary port.
Instead, take the cord from the auxiliary jack of your headphones when you’re done with them. The internal wires will be stressed if you tug on the cord. This can cause a loss of audio in your headphones’ speakers.
Tip 2: Take care of your headphones
People are often reckless with their headphones. They remove them, throw them away, and then keep them all tangled and knotted. The headphones’ cords will begin to shorten. These are some tips to help keep your headphones in top shape and prolong their life expectancy.
Never leave headphones unattended. You should avoid placing your headphones on the ground or other heavy objects that you could impact. Your headphones shouldn’t stop working just because you have stepped on them or dropped your economics books on top.
Please don’t leave them plugged into a device when you’re not using your headphones. Inadvertently damaging both devices, accidentally pulling on the cord, or touching the headphones/earbuds could result.
You should store the headphones the same way you received them when they aren’t in use. You should wrap the cord in the same manner as it came in the box. If you have a bread tie or rubber band, you can secure the headphones.
Wrap the cord around your device to listen to music. Make sure the cord is not plugged into the listening device. The cord will eventually become short due to the fold.
The headphones’ cord can become frayed if it is folded too many times, especially if the cord is being connected to a device that plays music. Your listening device could also be at risk. Don’t forget to unplug your headphones when not in use.
Never tie your headphones’ cables. Tieing headphones’ cables can put a lot of stress on the cord and the internal wires. The same problems can occur if the cord is twisted. The wiring within the headphones’ cable can become damaged if it happens enough times.
When you’re not using your headphones, don’t let them hang or dangle. They can become entangled and damaged if they are snagged, violently pulled, or tugged at. If the cord is plugged in, this can also cause problems for your listening device.
Never put your headphones on while you’re sleeping. It is essential to keep your headphones from being stepped on or crushed.
You can cause direct damage to your headphones by putting them in a place where you can overcome them with the weight of your body or head. You also risk damaging the cable that connects to your headphones.
You need to ensure that your headphones are properly stored. You will need to keep them in a case. You should get one if they came with it. You could protect your headphones by purchasing a storage case if they did not come with one.
Wireless headphones should be stored safely when not in use. If the cord is not damaged, it can still cause damage to the speaker wiring.
Problem #2: Broken Speakers
It’s easy to tell when your headphones have a problem. Have you ever tried listening to music through headphones in your car or on headphones and got a crackle and pop from your breakfast cereal? This is a blown speaker.
This terrifying moment will happen if you don’t pay attention to your music. These are some tips to help you avoid your headphones blowing up on you.
Before turning off, adjust your volume. Did you ever forget to adjust the volume the last time you drove your car? It’s happened to all of us, and it can be not very pleasant. Turn down the book to ensure that your headphones don’t blow out.
Turn the volume down until your headphones are in your ears. You can turn the volume up only after your headphones have been plugged in. This is better for your headphones as well as your ears.
Avoid blasting your music. You should not play your music too loud. This will cause damage to the speakers and reduce your hearing ability. While you may not be concerned about your hearing in 5 years, I recommend that you replace headphones as often as possible if your speakers blow.
Attention to the bass! Bass is a low-frequency sound that puts extreme stress on headphones’ speakers.
Your headphones must be able to handle the system’s output. You should ensure that your headphones can handle high-end stereo systems. To check the OHMs of your headphones and make sure they match up with the stereo system to which you are connecting them, refer to the safety guide.
Problem #3: Broken Cords
This problem most often causes broken headphones. On a daily basis, the cords become very strenuous. The cords should be handled with care. However, if you use headphones frequently, the cords will eventually break.
We will show you how to repair a damaged cord in the next section. This will save you money and not cost you the expense of purchasing new headphones.
Fix Your Broken Earbuds Easily
You first need to identify the source of the broken earbuds.
Most often, the problem with earphones is that one side isn’t working.
These steps will help you fix the problem if it is yours.
- Connect the wires to the earbuds.
- Use electrical tape to secure it.
- Replace the speaker.
If one or both of your earbuds stops working, you can use the following:
- Locate the loose wire close to the earphone jack.
- Connect the wire to the connector.
- Use tape to secure the joint.
If the sound is not clear, then:
- Twist the wire a few times.
- Tape the join point of the wire and jack.
In a few instances, all of the solutions above will work.
It is best to replace your earbuds.
Conclusion
This should answer your question about whether your headphones can be saved from the fate of the recycle bin. It will also help you feel more confident in your ability to fix the problems yourself. It should not be challenging to repair electronics. We hope you found this article helpful, and let us know if you have any questions in the comment section below.