Why Do My Earbuds Not Stay in My Ears?
Everyone’s ears are different, and most earbuds are built to a “standard” ear canal size. For most of us, this means they’ll fit most of the time. Now keep in mind, earwax, temperature, and your ear’s particular structure can all affect fit. Combine that with rapid motion and sweat coming into your ear, and it can make it easy for earbuds to come loose.
How Do I Keep My Earbuds From Falling Out?
Some basic maintenance and care of your earbuds and ears should be enough to keep them in your ears. You also might want to consider aftermarket accessories.
Replacement earplugs: These come in multiple materials, such as memory foam, for a custom fit that can block out noise. You can even get customized earplugs designed for your canal, and some earbuds will come with differently sized plugs to offer a better fit.Ear hooks: These soft rubber hooks attach to your earbud and then fit over the ear to help keep them in place. Ear wings: Similar to ear hooks, these attach to the earbud but place a soft rubber “stop” inside the ear.Connecting cord: If the above irritate your ears, you can also get a connecting cable or chain made of rubber or metal that clips to each earbud and loops around your neck. Some will come with alligator clips to connect it to the back of your shirt, so a falling earbud doesn’t pull its friend down with it.
