How to set up in-ear headphones: hot topics and practical guides on the Internet
Recently, the function of setting in-ear headphones on headphones has become a hot topic among technology and music lovers. Whether it is live broadcast, karaoke or recording, the in-ear feedback function can greatly enhance the user experience. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the setting method of the ear return function, and attach relevant data comparison.
1. What is the ear return function?

Monitor refers to the real-time feedback of audio signals into headphones, allowing users to hear their own voice or accompaniment. This function is widely used in live broadcast, recording, performance and other scenarios to help users adjust pitch and rhythm in time.
2. Popular topics related to ear return on the Internet
| topic | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Tips for setting up earphones for live streaming | 85 | Douyin, Bilibili |
| Headphone return delay comparison | 78 | Zhihu, Tieba |
| Mobile karaoke rebate plan | 92 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| Recommended professional recording ear monitor equipment | 65 | Professional audio forum |
3. How to set the headphone return function?
1. Mobile karaoke/live broadcast scene
Most mainstream karaoke apps (such as National Karaoke, Changba) and live broadcast platforms (such as Douyin, Kuaishou) have built-in earphone functions. Just turn on the "Ear Monitor" or "Real-time Monitoring" option in the APP settings. Some mobile phones need to allow the APP to use the microphone permission in the system settings.
2. Computer recording/live broadcast scene
| Software | Set path | delayed performance |
|---|---|---|
| Audacity | Edit>Preferences>Recording | medium |
| OBS Studio | Audio Settings>Monitoring Device | lower |
| Adobe Audition | Preferences>Audio Hardware | lowest |
3. Professional equipment connection solution
When using a professional sound card, you can achieve in-ear feedback in the following two ways:
•Hardware pass-through:Achieve zero delay through the sound card’s hardware monitoring interface
•DAW software monitoring: Turn on the monitoring function in Cubase/Logic Pro and other software
4. Solutions to common problems
| Problem phenomenon | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Silence | Permissions not enabled/driver issues | Check system permissions/update drivers |
| Obvious delay | Buffer set too large | Adjust audio software buffer size |
| Severe echo | System microphone is not disabled | Turn off system microphone enhancement |
5. Recommendations for the most popular headphones that support in-ear feedback in 2023
| Model | ear return delay | Applicable scenarios | reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | 80ms | mobile recording | ¥2299 |
| Audio-Technica ATH-M50x | 45ms | Professional monitoring | ¥1199 |
| Apple AirPods Pro2 | 120ms | Daily karaoke | ¥1899 |
Summary:
The setting of the ear return function requires choosing the appropriate solution according to the specific usage scenario. Mobile phone users give priority to the built-in functions of the APP, and professional users recommend using a low-latency sound card device. Recent discussions show that the in-ear delay problem of wireless headphones is still the focus of users, and special attention should be paid to product parameters when purchasing.
check the details
check the details