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Headphones are personal audio devices that allow users to listen to audio privately, available in various types including over-ear, on-ear, and in-ear. They can be wired or wireless, with advanced features like active noise cancellation and built-in microphones. Key factors in choosing headphones include sound quality, comfort, battery life, and durability, with popular brands like Sony, Bose, Apple, and Sennheiser offering a range of models.

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Headphones

Headphones are personal audio devices that allow users to listen to audio privately, available in various types including over-ear, on-ear, and in-ear. They can be wired or wireless, with advanced features like active noise cancellation and built-in microphones. Key factors in choosing headphones include sound quality, comfort, battery life, and durability, with popular brands like Sony, Bose, Apple, and Sennheiser offering a range of models.

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Headphones: Personal Audio Devices

Headphones are electronic devices worn on or in the ears to listen to audio


privately. They allow users to enjoy music, podcasts, movies, games, or calls
without disturbing others. Headphones have become an essential part of daily
life, used in homes, workplaces, gyms, and during travel.
There are several main types of headphones:
 Over-ear headphones have large ear cups that cover the entire ear,
offering immersive sound and noise isolation.
 On-ear headphones rest on the ears and are more compact, though they
may let in more external noise.
 In-ear headphones (also called earphones or earbuds) fit inside the ear
canal and are highly portable.
Headphones can be wired (connected with a cable) or wireless, using Bluetooth
to pair with devices like phones, tablets, or laptops. Wireless headphones have
grown in popularity due to convenience and the removal of headphone jacks on
many modern devices.
Some advanced models include features like active noise cancellation (ANC),
which reduces background sounds, or built-in microphones for calls and voice
commands. Gaming headphones often come with surround sound and boom
mics for communication.
Sound quality, comfort, battery life (for wireless types), and durability are key
factors when choosing headphones. Brands like Sony, Bose, Apple, and
Sennheiser are known for high-quality models, though options exist at every
price point.
Whether for entertainment, focus, or communication, headphones provide a
personal audio experience that continues to evolve with technology.

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