Audio Output Devices With User-Based Adjustable Contact Components

A method comprising:

• obtaining information relating to a user of an audio output element that outputs audio signals, wherein at least a portion of the audio output element is in contact with the user;
• assessing based on the obtained information, one or more conditions affecting outputting of the audio signals and/or the contact between the audio output element and the user;
• determining based on the one or more conditions, one or more adjustments applicable to the audio output element, wherein:
• at least one adjustment applies to positioning of the at least a portion of the audio output element relative to the user;
• and
• the determining comprises configuring the at least one adjustment to account for and/or counteract effects of the one or more conditions on one or both of the outputting of the audio signals and the contact between the audio output element and the user.

A system comprising:

• an audio output element that is operable to output audio signals, wherein at least a portion of the audio output element is applied directly to or is in contact with at least a portion of an ear of a user of the system;
• and
• at least one circuit that is operable to:
• obtain information relating to the user;
• assess based on the obtained information, one or more conditions affecting outputting of the audio signals and/or the contact between the audio output element and the user;
• and
• determine based on the one or more conditions, one or more adjustments applicable to the audio output element, wherein:
• at least one adjustment applies to positioning of the at least a portion of the audio output element relative to the user;
• and
• the determining comprises configuring the at least one adjustment to account for and/or counteract effects of the one or more conditions on one or both of the outputting of the audio signals and the contact between the audio output element and the user.