

While there’s no active noise cancellation, the flexible ear wings and Twin Seal ear tips created a tight fight that helped block out more passive sound, like traffic passing by outside. They’re practically unnoticeable to wear, and some of the slimmest and most compact buds I’ve tried out for sleep, at a feather-light 2.08 ounces. If you’ve had trouble keeping earbuds in your ears in the past, and want headphones for sleeping, Cambridge Audio’s Melomania 1+ is a great pair to get.īuy Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ 4. Cambridge Audio says you can expect to get around nine hours per charge, so they could last the entire night. If you don’t like the way they sound out of the box, you can tune them to your liking using the Melomania app (iOS and Android), and save your EQ as a preset. Bass response is especially tight because of the strong seal they create. While fit is very important for sleep earbuds, the Melomania 1+s also sound great. I’ve found the silicon tips to be very comfortable, and effective at keeping the buds in my ears. They’re even available in two styles: silicon tips, which are the industry standard, and memory foam tips, which can mold themselves perfectly to fit in your ear canal. This means there’s a lower chance of the earbuds getting dislodged if I move my head around on a pillow.Ĭambridge Audio includes several sets of ear tips with the Melomania 1+ in a variety of sizes.


The earbuds have a compact, straight design, so there are no stems hanging down the sides of my ears. There are many factors to consider when choosing the sleep earbuds for you below are the most important ones, which we considered while we were researching this list.Ĭambridge Audio’s Melomania 1+ are a new pair of totally wireless earbuds that I’ve found very effective at helping me sleep. If you’re looking for a non-chemical sleep aid, listening to music, podcasts, or ambient sounds may be the right solution. I’ve personally slept with earbuds for several years, listening to podcasts at the lowest possible volume setting, and haven’t experienced any discomfort. If that’s the case, we recommend wearing a pair of earbuds, which are the least obtrusive style of headphone. You can listen to music on a speaker, but that may not be a good option if you’re sharing a bedroom with someone else. In an article for Psychology Today Michael J Breus, a clinical psychologist known as “The Sleep Doctor” says listening to music in bed can slow our breathing, lower our heart rate, ease muscle tension, and reduce sleep-stifling hormones like cortisol. If you’re having trouble sleeping due to anxiety, you may find that sleeping with music on may ease your stress and make it easier to get some rest. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.
