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Re:Scientists say you can cancel the noise but keep your win... by StavrosK on Saturday July 11, 2020 @06:22PM (#23806653)
Does anyone else get this weird nauseating feeling from NC headphones? It's been a while since I wore some, but the silence felt... loud.
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Re:Scientists say you can cancel the noise but keep your win... by Tempest1981 on Saturday July 11, 2020 @09:21PM (#23807805)
Here is some info on stuffed ear syndrome https://www.soundstagesolo.com/index.php/features/178-eardru...

Mentioned here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22078517

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Re:Scientists say you can cancel the noise but keep your win... by StavrosK on Saturday July 11, 2020 @09:38PM (#23807914)
Huh, that's very interesting, thanks!
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Re:Scientists say you can cancel the noise but keep your win... by coldtea on Saturday July 11, 2020 @06:38PM (#23806763)
Not really, but I do get tired of wearing most headphones for prolonger periods... It's also difficult to lay in a pillow to sleep with NC headphones.

Airpods fare a little better, but I'd like something even more improved... if it could somehow let fresh air in and cool my ears a little too, that would be great...

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Re:Scientists say you can cancel the noise but keep your win... by robmsmt on Sunday July 12, 2020 @12:23AM (#23808788)
Yes this is a known phenomenon, it's on the rare side but definitely exists. I have it too.
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