"But can you die? The answer is no...Unless you are really, really really unlucky!"

It's entirely possible to die from wearing headphones for too long. The idea is not so unbelievable when you use headphones regularly and start feeling the effects of time passing by you. But we're not talking about just any old headphones here, no, we're talking about how to avoid dying from the most common type: earbuds that plug into your phone.

If you use earbuds for more than an hour a day, the risk of hearing loss and eventual deafness starts to increase. Because the earbuds are placed right up against your eardrum, any damage done to your hearing will affect your ability to hear high frequencies.

Particularly damaging is the use of high volume for prolonged periods of time. You might not be aware of it, but those subtle changes in volume aren't as subtle as you may think. The constant exposure to loud noises can cause permanent damage to your hearing ability. If you use earbuds on a daily basis and play music at high volumes for extended periods of time, you can weaken and eventually destroy your ability to recognize and process certain sounds correctly.

But can you die? The answer is NO...Unless you are really, really really unlucky!

Can sleeping with earphones kill you?

Unless you get tangled in the cord, then No. If you do get tangled in the cord, the probably still No.

Sleeping with earphones on will not kill you, but if you sleep with a cord tangled around your body, then there is a chance that the cord may wrap around your neck and snap which would possibly lead to death. My advice would be to always take earphones out after using them, don't let the cord lie around your sleeping area since it could potentially be a hazard.

Is it OK to sleep with headphones in?

Yes, for most people, headphones are completely safe for sleep. However, wearing headphones around the clock may cause long-term harm if you are exposed to too much of an intense sound level.

The good news is that there are two main causes of hearing damage—exposure to loud noises and exposure to loud noise at high frequencies. So it's not the frequency of the sound that causes damage, but it is the intensity or volume of the sound. And since your hearing ability declines with age anyway, wearing headphones all day at high volumes could be harmful over time. Experts believe this may cause some people to lose some of their hearing ability without them ever realizing it.

Can Apple headphones explode?

Unlikely, though some are made specifically for an Apple device. So it would go against their design intent to make something explode, but it's still possible. I would say that anybody who really wanted an Apple product explosion or damage should be able to get one considering the amount of money Apple has.

Can Apple headphones electrocute you?

The answer is no, it is not possible to electrocute from headphones.

Can AirPods explode while charging?

It is unlikely but it is possible, and could lead to burns or electrocution if not properly grounded. Never charge any device on a metal surface (i.e. another device or the AirPods charging station).

Air pods explode because of the battery inside it that can trap heat and can lead to explosions if not taken care of. If you use an apple iPhone charger with the Airpods, don't do it too much as it's not good for the battery inside due to overcharging and lack of handling.

In the rare cases that a customer has experienced a problem with an AirPod, we have found that if the wearer is touching the charging case when it is charging, they can experience a physical impact to their body which in rare cases can cause a fracture of a small amount of skin near where they are touching the charging case.

Can wearing headphones cause cancer?

It's hard to say if it would directly cause cancer, but there is a small risk of developing cancer from prolonged exposure to loud sounds such as those found in headphones or radios. However, we don't think this is due to the specific type of sound that headphones produce; it's more likely tied to the intensity and duration of exposure to loud sounds.

Can wired headphones electrocute you?

No, wearing wired headphones will not electrocute you, and they won't explode either. Wired headphones all come equipped with a cord that terminates in a 3.5mm plug, which is the same kind of plug used on most portable music players.

Wired headphones can become damaged if they are bent or tangled, and they can transmit sounds from what you're listening to, but none of these effects are due to electricity. The only way an injury could occur is if the wires came in direct contact with electrical voltage; however, since this is impossible without intentionally connecting the wires to a live voltage source, there is no need for concern in this regard.

Is it OK to wear headphones during a thunderstorm?

No, it is not safe to wear headphones during a thunderstorm as you can be harmed by both lightning and the subsequent power surge. It is advised to remove headphones during a storm.

Can I use headphones in the bathtub?

No, you should never expose headphones (or any electronic device for that matter) to liquids.

Can you get electrocuted by wet headphones?

Yes, there is a theory that you can be electrocuted by wet headphones, but unless they are damp and damaged, there is no risk. If they are damaged and you do not know about it then there is a risk

Is it safe to use headphones while charging laptop?

No, you shouldn't use headphones while charging laptop.

Conclusion

Bottom line is it depends on the design of the headphones. If they are well designed and built, probably not. But if you’re wearing a bad pair of headphones, it wouldn’t surprise me to see a pair catch fire from being too close to another device. And when using Airpods, always be careful because they have lithium ion batteries in them that can do some serious damage if the battery fails.

Most of these are OK to do, but it is not worth the risk. Be careful not to ruin your headphones and to only wear them for short periods of time.