Why only earbud style earphones?
On a flight with Air Transat, passengers were informed that for use in the in-flight entertainment system, only earbud style earphones were permitted.
I ignored this and used my on-ear style earphones (I hate earbud style earphones), and the cabin crew did not tell me to take them off. I could still clearly hear announcements, and in any case, those announcements could be transmitted through the audio of the in-flight entertainment system, so being unable to hear important ambient sounds does not seem a reasonable motivation.
Why would only earbud style earphones be permitted? Is this rule common and commonly enforced?
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Which is better earphone or earbud?
Both earbuds and earphones both have a few of the same advantages. They're portable, lightweight, and ideal for the gym. Durability is another advantage, as long as you clean them periodically by removing the buildup of earwax and oils. But when it comes to sound quality and comfort, earphones take the cake.Why do people still use wired earphones?
Wired headphones don't require charging, so you're never stuck with dead earbuds and you don't have to remember to plug them in. If you ask me, they're also a lot harder to forget and easier to keep track of (a single pair of headphones rather than two earbuds and a case).Why do earbuds sound better than headphones?
Since earbuds sit right inside your ear and are very close to the ear canal, they naturally increase the volume by around 9 decibels. Headphones sit outside the ear, so there is less natural amplification. Headphones also block more of the background sounds.How to Fix Earbuds Problem Connection to each other - SOLVED
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