The Importance of Earphone Arm Length: The Troubling Experience of a Reader That Led Me to Search for a Model for Larger Heads.
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In the TechRadar advice section, reader concerns are addressed, and a recent interesting query has been received regarding headphone compatibility for those with larger head sizes. A reader, frustrated by the lack of information about the length of headphone bands, shares their experience. They are 6.4 inches tall and have noticed that almost all over-ear headphones they try are too short. Despite the site's comprehensive nature, they did not find an answer to their specific question: Do the Sony WH-CH720N headphones fit?
The reader mentions that they have a pair of Sennheiser headphones that fit well but want a mid-range Bluetooth headset and are facing difficulties due to store return policies, which often do not allow returns if products have been opened.
The article aims to address this issue, which, although common, seems to be poorly handled. There are clear specifications regarding the weight and dimensions of headphones, but the length of the headband, in particular, is often not available on data sheets. This can be confusing, as the same model may have different measurements across different brands.
To resolve this issue, the proposal is to create a database of measurements for various headphone models from different manufacturers. The intention is to help readers better understand the market and relate brands, prices, and extension measurements. The plan is to measure from the top of the head to the base of the ear cup at maximum extension to obtain a more precise and useful measurement.
Preliminary results show that not all models behave uniformly in headband length. For example, some Sennheiser and Sonos models turned out to be shorter than others, while Sony headphones maintained a measurement of 29 cm. For the reader who made the inquiry, it is suggested that the Sony WH-CH720 might be suitable, and other alternatives like the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 are mentioned.
The initiative also invites readers to participate in strengthening the database by asking them to share the measurements of their own headphones and thus help each other.
