over-ear headphones
Full-cup audio gear
Over-ear headphones are headphones with padded cups that fully enclose the ears rather than resting on them or inside them.
The design creates a seal that blocks external noise and prevents sound leakage, making them preferred for studio work, gaming, and immersive listening.
They're bulkier than earbuds or on-ear models but generally offer superior sound quality and comfort for extended use: I wear my over-ear headphones for long editing sessions.
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- full sizeOriginal intended dimensions
- audioTransmitted sound content
- musicOrganized auditory art
- cushionsSoft padded supports
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- audio devicesmic, CD player, iPod, stereo, turntable
- Ear Deviceshearing aid, otoscope, cochlear implant, ear plug, earbuds
over-ear headphonesin-ear monitors
Personal audio for performers
earbuds · IEMs · wireless earbuds · earphones · AirPods
over-ear headphonesloudspeakers
Audio output devices
boombox · PA system · portable speakers · Bluetooth speakers · soundbar
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