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The SHOCKING Truth About Wearing Earphones In Bed.. And How To Fix It.

More experts are warning against bedtime earbuds—and what those "in the know" are switching to instead.

Written by June Wilcox - Published on Feb 28, 2023

Falling asleep with something playing in your ears — a podcast, white noise, music — has become part of life for millions of people.


It proven to help quiet your thoughts. Distracts from the day. Masks background noise.So you're on the right track.

But here’s the problem no one talks about:


Earphones were never designed for sleep.


They’re built for workouts. For phone calls. For short-term use during the day.


And yet night after night, many of us wear them in bed — sometimes for 7 or 8 hours straight.


You might think they’re helping…


But if you’ve been waking up with sore ears, interrupted sleep, or just never feeling fully rested, your earphones could be quietly making things worse.


In the next section, we’ll break down exactly what they’re doing to your body — and what to use instead.


The Hidden Dangers of Sleeping With Earphones

We live in a world of convenience. So when sleep headphones became a trend—especially for people who shared a bed—they felt like a godsend.

But now, after a decade of “sleeping with tech,” users are discovering the side effects nobody told them about.


Or waking up with sore, aching ears and the imprint of a headphone pressed into your skin?

You’re not alone. For millions, the quest to enjoy audio in bed turns into a nightly battle against discomfort.

1. Long-Term Risk: Earphones and Hearing Loss

We’re all familiar with the dangers of listening to things too loud, but there is also a danger for the time spent listening too.


Even at low volumes, listening through earphones for 7–8 hours a night can lead to:


• Inner ear fatigue

• Sensitivity loss

• Inflammation of the ear canal

• Increased wax buildup and blockage


Your ears weren’t meant to be sealed, stimulated, and vibrated all night long.

2. Blocked Ear Canals = Trapped Heat, Moisture, and Wax

Earphones seal off the ear canal, which stops airflow and traps heat and humidity. That’s why many people experience itchy ears, wax buildup, or irritation after using them for sleep.


Over time, this can lead to minor inflammation or even infections — especially if you sleep on the same side every night.

3. No Shutoff = Broken Sleep Cycles

Most earbuds keep playing until your phone battery dies — which might sound helpful, but it actually works against your brain’s natural rhythms.


During sleep, your brain needs periods of deep silence to fully recover. Constant audio — especially voices or music — keeps your brain in light “listening mode,” even when you’re unconscious.

4. Unnatural Sleep Posture

When you sleep with earphones in, your body unconsciously avoids certain movements to stop them falling out or pressing too hard.


Over time, that can mean hours spent in the same position — with your neck, shoulder, or jaw locked into a tense angle.


Even soft earbuds or sleep headbands can train your body to stay still when it should be relaxing.

And that tension? You feel it in the morning.

“Sleep aids should never interfere with how your body naturally rests. 

If you’re waking up sore, tangled, or groggy, your sleep tool may be working against you.”


– Dr. Marcus Whitehead, Sleep Health Specialist

The Answer Isn’t “No Sound.” It’s “No Contact.”

Let's be clear: giving up your favorite podcasts, audiobooks, or calming soundscapes at bedtime isn't the solution.


The real problem is the painful, intrusive way we’ve been forced to listen to.


But what if you could experience immersive, private audio without anything pressing in or on your ears?


What if comfort and quality sound could finally coexist in your bed?



Introducing Sleepbar 

The revolutionary under-pillow speaker designed to give you the freedom to listen to what you love, all night long, in unparalleled comfort. It's not just about hearing; it's about feeling good while you do it.

How it Works

The Sleepbar uses a form of bone conduction, which has been studied for decades in military and medical applications.


Instead of sending sound into the air which then become muffled by the pillow, it sends gentle micro-vibrations which essentially turn the pillow into a giant earphone.


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The Sleepbar Is Packed With Features You'll Actually Use!


 We've got rid of anything complicated, and kept everything you need. It's simple and powerful.


✅   A built in shut down timer, that turns the device off after you fall asleep.


✅   Powerful Bluetooth that reconnects automatically each night.

✅ Gentle Audio only you can hear - thanks to pillow conduction technology

✅  A rechargeable  battery that lasts all night.


✅  Works with all the apps you love, or you can use our free app

How to Use It

Step 1: Connect To Your Phone

Connect wirelessly to your smartphone, tablet, laptop or smart TV (if it supports wireless headphones!).

Step 2: Slip Under Your Pillow

Place it just below where your ear normally rests.

Step 3: Listen In Comfort

Sleepbar can play music, sleep sounds and more, gently through your pillow.

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“With earbuds, I was just coping. With the Sleepbar, I’m actually sleeping.”

How does it compare with earphones?


Sleepbar

Earphones

Comfortable For Side-Sleeping


Comfortable For Side-Sleeping

No Risk Of Infection Or Damage


No Risk Of Infection Or Damage

Auto Shut Off (30, 60, 90 mins)


Auto Shut Off (30, 60, 90 mins)

Doesn't Disturb Your Partner


Doesn't Disturb Your Partner

No Painful Wires or Buds


No Painful Wires or Buds

All Night on One Charge


All Night on One Charge

Works With All Apps


Works With All Apps

Create A Calming Sleep Ritual


Create A Calming Sleep Ritual

FREE App with Sleep Sounds


FREE App with Sleep Sounds

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Here From Our Customers - They're Ditching Their Painful, Expensive Earphones for Sleepbar.

“I fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer”

I used to toss and turn for over an hour most nights, scrolling through my phone or fiddling with earphones. With the Sleepbar under my pillow, I’m usually out cold within 10–15 minutes. No sore ears, no lost earbuds, no partner complaining. It’s honestly changed my sleep routine.

  • David Alaba

    • Verified Buyer

“My husband can finally sleep through the night too”

I’ve always needed calming sounds to fall asleep, but headphones gave me headaches and would wake him up. This tiny speaker has been a lifesaver. It’s quiet, discreet, and the sound stays right where it should — under my pillow. We both sleep better now.


  • Serena Gon

    • Verified Buyer

“Didn’t expect much… now I use it every night”

I honestly thought this would be another gadget I’d try once and forget. But I’ve used it every night for three weeks straight. It just works. You hear the audio perfectly, but it doesn’t disturb anyone. I use it with Spotify and a sleep timer, and I’m out like a light.

  • Rayul Mike

    • Verified Buyer

“Helps my dad with sleep — and peace of mind for me”

helps calm his mind without the discomfort. It’s easy for him to use and it’s become part of his nightly routine.


  • Anna Chirstin

    • Verified Buyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sleepbar work with all pillow types?

Sleepbar® is designed to work best with soft, compressible pillows — like hollow fibre or thin memory foam.


If using a denser pillows such as gel, latex, or thick memory foam, we recommend placing the sleepbar on top of your pillow, with a thinner hollow fiber pillow on top.

I share a bed, will my partner hear it? 

Sleepbar® is one of the most partner-friendly ways to listen at night — without the discomfort of in-ear headphones.


Our pillow conduction technology directs sound upward through your pillow and into your ear, with minimal room spill.


Our users tell us that at low to medium volumes, they can enjoy their audio without disturbing the person next to them.

Does Sleepbar work if i sleep on my back? 

Sleepbar® is designed for side sleeping — where your ear is closest to the pillow.

If you sleep on your back, you likely won’t hear much.


That’s by design: to keep your audio private, the sound is directed straight up — not around your head.


For back sleepers, our Drift Audio Sleep Mask or Headband may be a better fit.

Is Sleepbar safe, and can it overheat?

We hear a lot of people asking this question - but are yet to find a single customer reporting that their device is even a little bit warm!


Sleepbar® doesn't contain any components that can "heat up" during use - and it consumes very little power during use. It's also manufactured to stringent European safety standards - so you know it will be high quality and free of faults.

How does the shutdown timer work?

By double tapping the power button you can activate a 30, 60 or 90 minute shutdown timer. This saves battery, and also means your device isnt left playing if you fall asleep.


You can also control the timer from the Dusker Audio App, where you have the freedom to set specific time options from 1 minute.. through to an entire night.

Is it safe to keep a wireless device by my head all night?

Bluetooth is everywhere these days. It's the same technology you'll find in your earphones, computer keyboard and your cars. Infact - there's a good reason for this.. its incredibly safe.


But based on all current research, using Bluetooth devices poses no meaningful health risks.


For your peace of mind, the shutdown timer and distance from the head (separated by a pillow), should bring you more comfort than wearing in ear earphones.

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