earpad

Soft speaker cover

An earpad is the cushioned part of a headphone or headset that rests against or around the ear.

Earpads provide comfort during extended use and help create a seal for better sound isolation.

They're typically made of foam covered in leather, velvet, or synthetic materials, and are often replaceable: The earpads on my headphones are worn out.

materials

foam

Bubble-filled substance

gel · silicone · fabric · vinyl · neoprene · latex · mesh · suede · sheepskin · pleather

fit

circumaural

Enclosing the outer ear

  • sealAuthentication stamp or mark
  • isolationComplete separation from others
  • clampDevice for holding tight

depth · oval · round · angled · rotating · swivel · adjustable · earcup

comfort

plush

Thick-pile soft fabric

contoured · snug · supportive · gentle · supple · conforming · lightweight · breathable · skin-friendly

audio

sound isolation

Barrier against noise transfer

resonance · dampening

hygiene

washable

Able to be cleaned

hypoallergenic · moisture-wicking · replaceable · sanitizing

replacement

spare

Held in reserve

universal · snap-on · clip-on · magnetic · adhesive · kit · pair · upgrade · worn · flattened

Opposites
headphone component function

earpaddriver

Vehicle operator

speaker · transducer · headband

Family

earpads, earpiece, earphone, earplug

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G