earcups
Over-ear padding pieces
Earcups are the padded parts of headphones that cover or rest against the ears.
They contain the speaker drivers and typically feature cushioning for comfort during extended wear.
Earcups vary in design—some sit on the ears, others enclose them completely: These earcups get sweaty after a few hours.
The term also describes protective ear coverings on safety gear.
Softening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- velourSoft pile fabric
- leatheretteArtificial upholstery material
- plushnessSoft, rich texture
breathability · headband · circumaural · ergonomics · fit · lightweight · adjustability · pressure
Wearable speakers for ears
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
- transducersEnergy conversion devices
- soundstageIndoor film production space
- frequencyRate of recurrence
impedance · bass · treble · stereo · acoustics · amplifier · equalizer · decibels
Untethered signal transmission
- chargingRestoring electrical power
- latencyDelay in system response
- codecData compression algorithm
- pairingJoining two together
dongle · USB-C · range · connectivity
Actively suppressing ambient audio
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- attenuationGradual intensity reduction
- closed-backEnclosed ear cup design
Rotating connection point
- foldingBending something over itself
- hingesSwinging joint hardware
- yokeCrosspiece binding draft animals
- gimbalPivoted rotational support
rotation · portability · detachable · modular · housing · grille · baffle · aesthetics
Wearable audio device
- microphoneAudio input device
- surround-soundMulti-directional audio system
- muteWithout voice or sound
- sidetoneSpeaker's own voice returned
cushioning
Softening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- velourSoft pile fabric
- leatheretteArtificial upholstery material
plushness · breathability · headband · circumaural · ergonomics · fit · lightweight · adjustability · pressure
headphones
Wearable speakers for ears
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
- transducersEnergy conversion devices
- soundstageIndoor film production space
frequency · impedance · bass · treble · stereo · acoustics · amplifier · equalizer · decibels · hi-fi
wireless
Untethered signal transmission
pairing · dongle · USB-C · range · connectivity
noise-cancelling
Actively suppressing ambient audio
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- attenuationGradual intensity reduction
swivel
Rotating connection point
- foldingBending something over itself
- hingesSwinging joint hardware
- yokeCrosspiece binding draft animals
gimbal · rotation · portability · detachable · modular · housing · grille · baffle · aesthetics · materials
headset
Wearable audio device
- microphoneAudio input device
- surround-soundMulti-directional audio system
- muteWithout voice or sound