We can also listen to songs using bare headphones and earphones.Then why is sponge put on them.Is there any purpose of that?whats the use?does not putting sponge affect ears?is it safe for ear by using sponge?
2007-11-27 18:15:00 · 20 answers · asked by ATUL 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
The purpose of putting a sponge on the nd of earphones and headphones is to muffle the sound that is coming directly from th source. Sure you could still listen to whatever without it, but your chances of going deaf may be higher.
2007-11-27 18:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by LindaL24 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Earphone Sponges
2016-12-18 08:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by plaskett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about earphones but sponges are used in Headphones to cushion the pads against your ears so they feel comfortable. Also sponges help to isolate outside noises.Some of the expensive headphones use sponges with very soft leather covering which protects the sponges from disintegrating.
2007-11-27 20:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sponge should make them more comfortable and even help the sound quality. Look at the speakers in the trunk of a car...................they are protected and give off better sound by using material that enhances the sound and muffles out unwanted noise. You aren't actually putting a sponge in a part of your ear that would harm you. Check out your speakers right on your computer as they are covered !
2007-11-27 18:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with alex and ear wax don't go on directly on the earphone/headphone(sometimes). So you can clean just the sponge
2007-11-27 18:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may listen without pads, but I think you will find your ears cumpled and sore after a while unless the phones are really light. And foamless earphones let in more outside sound and let more sound escape to bug the people who didn't want to hear your music in the first place.
2007-11-27 18:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i read that having the sponge enhances sound
and i have tested a pair of headphones even thought i don't use them...that ones with the sponges have better sound
and some old times huge butt radios have sponges on them =P
2007-11-27 18:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just to keep your earphones cleaner..I bought my kids some and some have the sponges and some don't..I really do not think there is a difference
2007-11-27 18:18:29 · answer #8 · answered by wintairi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the sponge changes the size a little bit, it makes the earbuds a little larger and because they are soft, the size adjusts. for some people the buds are too small by themselves and the sponge makes it a nice tight fit.
2007-11-27 18:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's to protect the ears. Using ones like earbuds that actually fit inside your ears cause hearing loss at certain frequencies.
2007-11-27 18:17:25 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋