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Do I need headphones for binaural beats?
Stereo headphones or stereo earbuds are strongly recommended and are our preferred option. Binaural beats work by playing two slightly different frequencies, one in each ear. Your brain then perceives the difference between these frequencies as a rhythmic beat. Without separate audio reaching each ear, this effect cannot be created properly.
What happens if I use speakers?
You can listen through speakers, for example beside your bed and facing you. However, this does not guarantee the same binaural effect as stereo headphones, because sound from both speakers can reach both ears. The guided content and soundscape will still play normally, but you may not experience the audio as it was designed.
Do I always need headphones when using Subrise?
No. We strongly recommend headphones for sessions or soundscapes that include binaural beats. For most other sessions, headphones are optional and simply provide a more immersive listening experience.
What type of headphones should I use?
Standard stereo headphones or stereo earbuds should work. The most important requirement is that each ear receives a separate audio channel.
What if I don't like wearing headphones?
No problem. Binaural beats are entirely optional. If you prefer listening through speakers, you can choose other sound options such as nature sounds, ambient soundscapes, music, ASMR-inspired sounds, or minimal background audio.
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