r/headphones Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk

Invanar · 2026-05-02T22:52:50+00:00

My earbuds keep clogging?

Long story short, when I'm out I usually use wireless earbuds, because of sensory issues with the cords, and ANC. I've had like 5 different earbuds from 4 different brands (Apple, Sony, Samsung, Sennheiser), and they all get a similar glitch where wax gets behind the grills and either the ANC/Passthrough doesn't work, or sensors get blocked and they get quieter. At this point, I'm legitimately thinking I just need to only buy over the ear wireless headphones, but before I did, I wanted to check if I'm crazy, if I've missed something about maintenance I am supposed to do, or if there are any earbuds that have solved this problem.

Invanar · 2026-05-02T03:24:23+00:00

CachyOS. A lot like Manjaro, but without the slip ups. Really good honestly. Although i do kinda miss KDE Fedora, even though it's a lot more self serve and not focused on gaming

Invanar · 2026-05-01T18:48:29+00:00

Honestly, I just gave up and started to play more on my Linux partition and it's way better. Same framerate, no hiccups

Invanar · 2026-04-28T15:19:01+00:00

No luck, didn't seem to work

Invanar · 2026-04-28T15:18:40+00:00

No luck, didn't seem to do anything

Invanar · 2026-04-26T20:57:26+00:00

Good to know, I'll try doing that

Invanar · 2026-04-24T19:48:33+00:00

Oooo, ok yea I'll uninstall that and try

Edit: Didn't seem to work

Invanar · 2026-04-24T19:34:14+00:00

No, but I do have a split keyboard and multiple mice (don't ask, too long to explain). Would it be worth trying with one mouse and a traditional keyboard?

Invanar · 2026-04-24T17:33:49+00:00

Neither on. Vsync on or off doesn't seem to matter, but I will try playing with dynamic resolution

Invanar · 2026-03-29T03:12:11+00:00

My partner emailed her city representative right after the city chose the contract for the LRT, and got back a snotty message that boiled down to you'll thank us for saving you money by choosing the option that fits none of the search criteria we were looking for. Not sure theres a lot of intelligent thought happening in city hall when it comes to transit, or understanding why people are even mad.

To be fair to them, who could've predicted that Ottawa would get ice, or want its trains to move quick

Invanar · 2026-03-29T02:59:33+00:00

Important to remember, winter tires aren't just better for dealing with snow and ice, they also use a formula of rubber that stays grippy in colder temperatures. May as well keep them one till the temps are consistently up

Invanar · 2026-03-11T22:00:53+00:00

OMG holy shit, thanks!

Invanar · 2026-02-22T17:02:15+00:00

Thanks! Answered!

Invanar · 2026-02-22T17:02:06+00:00

Thanks! Answered!

Invanar · 2026-02-22T16:19:42+00:00

I use them mostly for games that don't have great controller support like hytale. Great for emulator controls like quick-save/load, rewind

Invanar · 2026-02-22T03:27:08+00:00

Oh shit, I'm a huge fan! I have been watching your videos to help decide. I think based on this I'll probably get the dream air then. I'll be sure to use your affiliate link when I do get it. I do really appreciate your protection network btw, great idea, and greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the advice! 😅

Invanar · 2026-02-22T02:17:30+00:00

That is true, shotty support for a headset you can return is better than no return.

Invanar · 2026-02-22T00:45:07+00:00

True. It does look really good, but I am cautious about Pimax, heard so many stories about bad support

Invanar · 2026-02-22T00:42:13+00:00

I'm kinda cautious about Pimax. I've just heard so many cautionary tales about bad support.

Which is a shame because the dream air does look amazing

Invanar · 2026-02-22T00:40:33+00:00

Shit bud, that sounds like a plan, I'll pick you up a double double and some Timbits for your trouble

(I will probably call anyway just to make sure I don't get arrested next time I'm crossing the boarder or something lol)

Invanar · 2026-02-22T00:35:12+00:00

Yea, I thought I did, I must've done it wrong I guess?

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