Podcast Audio Mytour #23: How to Optimize Your Headphone Usage for Longevity?

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Using and maintaining audio equipment can be a real headache for many. While numerous speakers or headphones encounter problems within just a year, there are plenty of headphones and speakers that are over a decade old and still going strong. Here are some handy tips for you to use headphones and speakers effectively.

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1. Avoid storing headphones and speakers in the trunk

This is a common mistake that many people make. However, leaving headphones in the hot and humid conditions of the trunk can easily damage the drivers and earpad materials.

2. Leaving headphones unused for too long

This is a point that many people don't understand, which is storing headphones for a long time and then using them, only to find that they no longer produce sound. It's quite understandable that speaker membranes and magnets degrade over time when left unused, as well as the accumulation of moisture, mold, and dust. For headphones with built-in batteries, it's completely normal for the battery cells to die.

3. Exposing external devices to direct sunlight

While speakers may claim to be waterproof and dustproof, UV rays from the sun can cause the coating layer to peel off, affecting the durability of the product. Moreover, speaker membranes are also affected when exposed to ultraviolet rays.

4. Avoid sweat and moisture during use

Excessive sweat accumulation on headphones over time can cause the earpads and headband to peel off. Additionally, prolonged moisture can easily lead to ear infections.

5. Avoid using spring wires to wrap headphones

This is something I frequently encounter. Although spring wires may reduce outer casing peeling, the inner core of the wire often breaks invisibly and at multiple points. Consequently, headphone wires often become damaged in less than a year.

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