I can sympathize with this, but

1) earbuds are not the only headphone style

2) listening to speakers is not a necessity.

So fine if you don't want to use earbuds, but not necessarily fine to annoy those around you with music/talk shows or whatever sounds you want to introduce to the enviroment.

I found some good bone-conduction headphones... very comfy, only $35, Shokz-style. Full-day battery.

Maybe go without headphones and pay attention to your surroundings instead. I have zero patience for such excuses from people who choose to impose their preferences on other people.

I can't stand the way earbuds feel. That's why I wear over-the-ear headphones or bone-conducting headphones. There are so many options for personal audio. Even if you're truly allergic to all of them, that doesn't give you the right to inflict your noise on others.

Imagine if everyone decided they were entitled to play their music on speakers. The result would be a cacophony where nobody can hear their own music and life is worse for everyone. People who play music in public spaces are claiming a common resource for their own exclusive use.

Sincerely - someone who's lived with 7 other people in a 3-bedroom house.

I'm one of those people - I find any "in-ear" headphone/earbud to be outrageously uncomfortable.

Great news - there are a TON of alternatives! You're still an asshat if you play loud music without regard for your surroundings.

My personal pick? Get a bone conduction headset (ex: Shokz or cheaper alternative). Comfortable, lightweight, waterproof, you can still hear your surroundings.

Why would earbuds be the defacto standard here? Get headphones. They're great, I promise. I'll even send a link https://www.bestbuy.com/product/sennheiser-momemtum-4-wirele...

I recommend Koss Porta Pros with Yaxi pads.

There are a lot of different types of headphones.

Just get the shower style ones.