Correct way to wear in ear phones?

[FnG]magnolia · 12 Oct 2008 at 16:08

Should my Sony EX85 in ear headphones have the wire going from my ear downwards towards the mp3 player (in pocket) or facing up the way and then behind the ear, down the back and into pocket? The reason I ask is that, although the second way looks stupid, the phones seem to penetrate the ear far better and the volume and bass are very much more noticeable.

Am I doing something wrong or are they designed to be facing 'upwards'? i.e. the wire loops back over the ear?

Thanks for any tips

p4radox · 12 Oct 2008 at 16:23

I've always worn mine with the wire pointing downward. Not had any problems.

Gman · 12 Oct 2008 at 18:29

The ones I have the wire goes out the front, up and over the ear then tuck the wire down the back of the neck and down.

Flibster · 12 Oct 2008 at 19:16

I take the cable up and over the ears and then dangle the cable under my chin - but behind the back is also a method.

jaybee · 12 Oct 2008 at 19:25

I've seen my mate wear them the second way. I guess what feels best.

dante6491 · 13 Oct 2008 at 00:25

I got mine on Friday. I just put the left bud in the left ear, run the asymmetric bit around the back of my neck. and then the main cable into my coat pocket via the front of me. Isn't that standard?