[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Audio

over-ear

Headphones that fully enclose the ears with large cups.

Also known as: over-ear headphones

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Over-ear headphones surround the ear with large cups, usually giving the best isolation and comfort for long sessions.

See on-ear.

Where over-ear Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is over-ear?

Headphones that fully enclose the ears with large cups.

What terms are related to over-ear?

Related Audio terms include earbuds, TWS.

Related Technical Terms

earbuds
Small in-ear audio devices worn inside the ear canal. Audio
TWS
True Wireless Stereo, earbuds with no wire between them. Audio
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