Submitted by jcabello7 t3_yv5604 in headphones
Owner of an Epos H6 Pro since a year ago, decided to switch to a wireless headphones for home/office/gaming/calls/music all in one headphones. Yesterday I received my new Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Until now I have used an Epos H6 Pro open back headphones and I have never had any pain or discomfort.
When using the Arctis Nova Pro I noticed a kind of discomfort or pressure in the inner part of the ear, like pressure on the eardrum. Even though I'm not listening to audio, just by putting them on I already feel discomfort and I hear my own voice a lot. I notice like an echo in my head quite annoying.
Thinking it was because of the strong seal, I bought some Arctis Nova 7 that have fabric pads and do not have ANC, but I have a very similar feeling, maybe a little lighter but the same feeling.
I love the freedom of wireless, being able to take phone calls and decent quality audio with the Nova Pros, but the feeling of discomfort is killing me.
When I go back to the open Epos H6 pro, the sensation of pain disappears immediately.
Does anyone have any clues as to what might be going on? Any solution? Thank you very much
-Wilt t1_iwcpvwd wrote
Do you have Tinnitus? The isolation with the closed backs could extrapolate that. Do you have this issue with IEM's?