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On-ear headphones are lightweight and compact for added portability and extended use. With earpads resting directly on the ear, on-ear headphones are available in various operating principles including closed, open, and semi-open headphone styles for dynamic acoustic effects. With Sonic Electronix's vast selection, you are sure to find your fit.

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This is the design of the earpieces on the headphones. Some headphones go inside the ear, while others rest on the outside of the ear. This helps you know exactly what type of headphones you will be receiving.

In-Ear: The ear buds go into the ear. Most often, the right and left ear buds are two separate pieces.

Enclosed-Ear: Usually are found on the larger headphones. They rest on top of the ear and have padding for comfort, as well as enclosing the ear to the speaker. This type of headphone helps to filter out surrounding noise.

On-Ear: This type of headphone involves the speaker sitting gently on the ear without going in the ear or sealing it off.

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Headphone type refers to the construction of the headphones.

Around the Ear means that the headphones wrap around the ear to provide a secure fit. This is most often seen in active and sports headphones.

Around the Neck means that the headphones wrap around the neck. This is also seen in active and sports headphones.

Earbuds means that the right and left sides of the headphones are separated and will fit securely into the ear. These are small, compact, and user friendly.

Over the Head headphones mean that the right and left speakers are connected with a support that goes over the head and rests on top. This is the typical headphone type.

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This is how the headphones connect to the audio source.

Corded means that the headphones use a cord to transfer the audio signal.

Bluetooth means that the audio signal is transmitted from your device to the headphones via a Bluetooth connection.

Corded or Bluetooth means that the headphones can be used as corded headphones or as Bluetooth headphones. They have an input in one or both earcups for use as a corded headphone while they also have a built-in battery for use as Bluetooth wireless headphones.

Wireless means that the audio signal is transmitted wirelessly to the headphones.

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This is the application that the headphones are designed for. Each application has unique features that make it perfect for particular uses.

DJ: These headphones are durable, loud, and will often allow for one ear listening.

Gaming Delivers explosive sound and allows you to communicate with others.

Home Hi-Fi: These audiophile headphones are engineered to produce high fidelity and accurate audio.

Home/Office: These headphones are designed to produce rich, brilliant sounds that the artists would appreciate.

Sports: Designed for active use. These headphones are made to stay in (or on) the ear during workouts.

Kids: Feature noise limiting technology so that your little ones don't damage their ears listening to music too loud.

On-the-Go: On-the-go headphones are lightweight and often fold up for easy storage and portability.

Student: Compact and rugged enough to survive life in a backpack; inexpensive enough to not hurt the wallet of a student.

Studio: Reproduce music perfectly without any coloration. Look here for reference quality studio monitoring headphones.

Traveler/Airplane: These headphones are compact, lightweight, and have a portable design.

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Noise Reduction technology removes unwanted noise from a signal. Background or ambient noise can be removed to produce clearer speech and enhanced hearing. Typically these Active Noise Canceling (ANC) headphones are powered and use batteries to activate the noise canceling technology. Also referred to as Noise Reduction or Noise Cancellation.
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This means that the headphones or earbuds have a built-in microphone. This can be a microphone on the cord, built into the headphone, or even a boom microphone. These mics can be used for music devices like iPods, for Smartphones to make and receive calls, or for gaming purposes.
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The physical design of the driver in the headphones.

Balanced Armature:
A balanced armature driver uses a coil wrapped around an armature which is held in between two magnets until it is stimulated by an electrical current. When stimulated, this armature is magnetized which causes it to rotate one way or the other around a pivot point which moves the diaphragm to create sound. Balanced armature driver headphones are generally earbuds and can have multiple drivers in each earbud.

Dynamic:
Dynamic drivers are the most common driver type. They feature a permanent magnet, usually neodymium, a voice coil and a conical diaphragm to drive your music. A dynamic headphone driver looks pretty much identical to any typical home theater speaker.

Electrostatic:
Electrostatic drivers are made up of an extremely thin membrane, usually a coated PET film, stretched between two metal plates. An electrical signal is applied to the metal plates to create an electrical field which, depending on its polarity, draws the speaker diaphragm toward one of the plates which forces air through the perforations in the diaphragm which generates the sound wave.

Planar Magnetic:
A planar magnetic driver is made up of a large membrane suspended between two sets of oppositely aligned magnets. An electric charge is applied to the membrane to induce movement and produce sound waves.

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Audiophile headphones represent some of the finest headphones available. Audiophile headphones produce genuinely outstanding sound quality as well as extraordinary build quality, components and comfort. They are truly the finest headphones available.
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Primary color shades of the headphones.
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Fostex TH500RP

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• Aluminum and Magnesium for Structural Parts
• Soft Leather Ear Pad
• Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000Hz

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High-Grade Full-Size Over-Ear Headphone with Mesh Head Pad

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Audio Technica ATH-AD500X

Audiophile Open-Air Over-Ear Dynamic Headphones with Lightweight Aluminum Casing

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Audiophile Open-Air Over-Ear Dynamic Headphones with Lightweight Aluminum Casing

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• Propriety Large-Aperture 53 mm Drivers
• Neodymium Magnet
• PCOCC and Titanium Alloy Cord
• 3D Wing Support Housing
• Gold Plated Connections
• Honeycomb Aluminum

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• Open Air Dynamic Headphone System
• Propriety Large-Aperture 53 mm Drivers
• Neodymium Magnet
• PCOCC and Titanium Alloy Cord
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JVC HA-RX700 Open Box

High-Grade Full-Size Over-Ear Headphone with Mesh Head Pad

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Audio Technica ATH-A500X

Art Monitor Closed-Back Dynamic Over-Ear Headphones with 1/4" Jack Adapter

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• Neodymium Magnet
• OFC Copper Cable
• 3D Wing Support Housing
• Gold Plated Connections
• Black Metallic Finish

• Audiophile-Quality
• Closed-back Double Air Damping System
• Propriety Large-Aperture 53 mm Drivers
• Neodymium Magnet
• OFC Copper Cable
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Fostex TH500RP + Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 32 Ohm

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• Closed Diffuse-Field Studio Headphone
• "Bass reflex" Technology for Improved Bass Response

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• RP (Regular Phase) Planar Diaphragm
• Aluminum and Magnesium for Structural Parts
• Soft Leather Ear Pad
• Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000Hz
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Premium RP Stereo Headphones
• RP (Regular Phase) Planar Diaphragm
• Aluminum and Magnesium for Structural Parts
• Soft Leather Ear Pad
• Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000Hz
• Second Generation Portable High Resolution Music Player
• Supports Native DSD and Up to 192kHz/24bit
• Dual Crystal Oscillators
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Audio Technica ATH-WS70

Solid Bass Response Over-Ear Headphones with Excellent Mid and High Frequency and Aluminum Housing

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• Excellent Bass Response
• Enclosed-Ear Design
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Premium RP Stereo Headphones

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• RP (Regular Phase) Planar Diaphragm
• Aluminum and Magnesium for Structural Parts
• Soft Leather Ear Pad
• Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000Hz

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• RP (Regular Phase) Planar Diaphragm
• Aluminum and Magnesium for Structural Parts
• Soft Leather Ear Pad
• Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000Hz

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Premium RP Stereo Headphones

Premium RP Stereo Headphones
• RP (Regular Phase) Planar Diaphragm
• Aluminum and Magnesium for Structural Parts
• Soft Leather Ear Pad
• Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000Hz

Premium RP Stereo Headphones
• RP (Regular Phase) Planar Diaphragm
• Aluminum and Magnesium for Structural Parts
• Soft Leather Ear Pad
• Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000Hz

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    All About On-Ear Headphones No


    On-ear headphones offer various advantages. Apart from their stylistic appeal, on-ear headphones are generally compact and lightweight making them ideal for traveling and extended listening sessions. Moreover, on-ear headphones are available in various operating principles such as closed-back, open-back, and semi-open back designs to achieve a broad range of acoustic properties. The ability to select from styles and acoustic properties while preserving mobility makes on-ear headphones among the most versatile options of personal sound reproduction. Naturally, Sonic Electronix offers a broad selection in each operating principle and various styles by respected manufacturers. If your priority is maximizing sound quality and personal mobility, no other headphone type more consistently delivers both. Dive into Sonic Electronix's catalog and claim your own today. On-ear headphones are lightweight and compact for added portability and extended use. With earpads resting directly on the ear, on-ear headphones are available in various operating principles including closed, open, and semi-open headphone styles for dynamic acoustic effects. With Sonic Electronix's vast selection, you are sure to find your fit.
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