How To Choose Earphone Earmuffs

Aug 04, 2022

1. Shallow and deep wearing

Most "multi segment" earphones require us to go deep into the ear canal (> 9mm after full insertion). In depth means better sealing and sound insulation. Of course, the comfort is also reduced. You can choose according to your preferences when buying.


2. Material of earmuffs

As the most commonly used earmuffs, soft plastic earmuffs can be made of silicone or polyvinyl chloride, and can be produced in different thicknesses. In short, the silicone cover is softer and more comfortable than the PVC cover. It should be noted that the soft and hard degree of the silicone cover is also different.


3. Thickness of ear muffs

The principle is that the thinner the earmuffs, the more comfortable they are. However, the sound insulation of thin ear muffs will be worse.


4. Design of earphone shell

The earphone case acts as a sound unit. Basically, the smaller and thinner the shell, the better the comfort. This is why the UE's super FI and triple. Fi are usually considered uncomfortable. Their shells are too large and very abrupt.