And randomly my ears pop and I hear ringing or some fucked up noise.
This happens. I've got some very mild tinnitus which I don't notice most of the time, but every once in a while this happens. I think it's pretty common, but don't take my word for it. But if you've got a problem with your hearing seriously drop the volume on the headphones. They can be real ear killers, because on high volumes, it doesn't sound as loud as it is. People often listen to music on headphones or plugs on such levels that if someone turned the speakers equally loud they would probably cover their ears and try to shout to turn it down. I don't even get the same kick out of listening to music really loud on headphones as I get on speakers, that 'surrounded by music' feeling where you literally feel the bass in your guts. Often when I listen on 'phones I feel like turning it up but notice that it doesn't really do anything.