A couple of theories: The Eustachean tube, which connects the inner ear to the throat, helps prevent pressure from building up in the inner ear. As this tube opens & closes you may hear a clicking or popping sound. Loud noises can irritate the sensitive sound receptors in the inner ear causing tinnitis or ringing in the ears. Since loud noises can eventually cause hearing loss, it's best to keep the volume down!
Answered 11/3/2016
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Hearing + vibration: The hearing and balance systems of the inner ear are interconnected. Both systems are filled with fluid whose movement stimulates tiny sensory cells. Sounds are detected as energy vibrations; the human cochlea can hear best the frequencies associated with speech. The balance system uses lower-frequency sensations to help maintain posture in relation to gravity.
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