I am a side-sleeper. Sometimes my ears hurt after a night of sleeping on them. Does the trapezoid indentation prevent this from happening?
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Nope--the idea is that, when sleeping on your side, your head isn't actually in the indentation--it's resting on one of the raised sides. That way, the pillow height is appropriate for side-sleeping (as opposed to sleeping on your back, when you need less pillow height).
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The trapezoid indentation is so low, that I'm unable to place my head in the indentation without my head tilting in an awkward / downward angle. The instructions to the pillow indicate that the areas to the left and right of the indentation are used for side sleeping. I've found these areas are unusally firm and my ears become sensitive after several hours of sleeping on these areas. In addition, after 2 - 3 months of using the pillow I believe the "small" version might have been better for me (I'm 5'5" tall).
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If you don't tend to move much at all during the night any pillow tends to hurt. When this is still new and too firm it might. I rarely hurt with this pillow. But I've hurt with all kinds if I don't move much one night. I also am a side sleeper. I do move back and forth through the night. So ear pain is not as common to me.
1924895
Sometimes I fall asleep wearing them, usually I sleep on my side so I will wear only one ear bud in the other ear. So overall I find them pretty comfortable for sleeping.
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I find this set more comfortable for longer periods - I've worn them for 3-5 hrs my ears get tired. I had similar ones to the foam and it flattens out quickly and gets uncomfortable faster. Ultimately I think that head width and how much they have to stretch side to side will make a difference for some people - for me it isn't an issue.
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The contour is pretty sturdy. I sleep on my side and stomach and do not experience any sort of flattening problems. My eyes are sensitive to anything, so I would notice in the morning if there was pressure.
1693748
If you lay carefully on your back. They are too bulky to lie on your side, and since the controls are in the back, if you accidently turn the volume knob, you'll get a rude awakening (even if you weren't trying to sleep.)
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I think the indentation is intended more for the neck, but the pillow's surface has enough give so I've never felt my face was smashed when sleeping on my side. I can't be sure it would be adequate for your needs. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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Interesting you say that. I too used to have a sore ear from sleeping on my side, but I haven't since I got the pillow. Not sure if that's the reason or not, but it hasn't bothered me in a while. Wish I could be more helpful and assure you 100% but it makes sense, as the pillow is constantly conforming to your head as you turn.
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it depends on where you set the volume. My husband doesn't hear it during the night. If you have the volume up they will. I put the speaker under my ear so the volume can be low, just make a dent in your pillow and put you ear on the speaker works great for me.
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I haven't fallen asleep in them but they are super comfortable. The 4 sizes of soft earphone tips that come with the earbuds were tricky to swap off and on but when I got the right size they stayed put. I put pressure on my ear as if sleeping on a pillow and I would say there is extra pressure inside the ear with the ear tip I use regularly. So, long story short. They are super comfy but pressed in by a pillow might end up being painful on the wake up.
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No, my husband sleeps in his side while wearing this with no problem. He is also able to move around without the headphones coming off his head.
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That can happen.I would recommend trimming the end of the plugs.Thatway they do not stick so far out of your ear and thus rub against pillow.
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This is the only brand and style I wear. They stay in my ears until I wear them so long that they start to dry out and then occasionally one might come out during the night. But, I usually will change them out before they get hard. I keep the pair I'm using in a plastic case when I'm not wearing them. I sleep on my side and they don't stick so far out of my ear that they are uncomfortable. I make sure that they are warmed from my hands before I squeeze the end that I insert in my ear and then when it expands in my ear, it stays put. I just make sure they are pushed in far enough. I am so used to them I can't sleep without them! Hope this helps. This is the only brand and style I wear. They stay in my ears until I wear them so long that they start to dry out and then occasionally one might come out during the night. But, I usually will change them out before they get hard. I keep the pair I'm using in a plastic case when I'm not wearing them. I sleep on my side and they don't stick so far out of my ear that they are uncomfortable. I make sure that they are warmed from my hands before I squeeze the end that I insert in my ear and then when it expands in my ear, it stays put. I just make sure they are pushed in far enough. I am so... » Read More This is the only brand and style I wear. They stay in my ears until I wear them so long that they start to dry out and then occasionally one might come out during the night. But, I usually will change them out before they get hard. I keep the pair I'm using in a plastic case when I'm not wearing them. I sleep on my side and they don't stick so far out of my ear that they are uncomfortable. I make sure that they are warmed from my hands before I squeeze the end that I insert in my ear and then when it expands in my ear, it stays put. I just make sure they are pushed in far enough. I am so used to them I can't sleep without them! Hope this helps. « Show Less
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They aren't very comfortable for overnight sleeping I've tried. They are a tad too bulky. This is especially the case with "side sleepers" you would be better with 'Hearos ear plugs'
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I had these and they had very good bass considering that they are in-ear. If you sleep on your back it would be fine, but if you sleep on your side it would be painful with the earphone being pushed into your ear.
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Yes, I have slept with them on, and they hold up just fine. There's no pressure on the ears at all. It's like they become part of your natural ear.
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Having the same problem but that's the difference between an ear bud and a full headset. The weight of the unit is pulling the unit down against the ears causing the discomfort.For the price, one would like a little more comfort. I tried this...along with the ear hooks, I attached a small lanyard to the unit and then put that around my neck to pick up some of the weight of the unit.Pressure relief about 60%. Helps when watching long period movies.Good luck