What is Headphones?
[[File:Headphones 1.jpg|thumb|1970's headphones]] [[File:Headphones, 26 Oct 2020.jpg|thumb|Earbuds]] [[File:ActiveSound wireless earbuds by Hykker (POJM200483) Brand of Biedronka.jpg|thumb|Wireless earbuds]] '''Headphones''' are [[electronic]] [[audio]] [[device]] that people wear over their [[ear]]s. They let people hear sounds on a [[walkman]], [[MP3 player]], [[mobile phone]] or [[computer]]. Headphones come in many different sizes from big to small. They are also known as '''earphones''', stereophones, [[headset]]s or even 'cans'. '''Earbuds''' are inserted into the ear.<ref>{{cite web|title=In-ear Headphones|url=https://top10gears.com/types-of-headphones/|website=top10gears.com|accessdate=8 March 2021}}</ref> Headphones typically uses small [[Phone connector|plug]] for connection. Some use a [[Bluetooth]] connection so they don't have the cord in the way.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wireless Headphones and a Power Source|url=https://techspectacle.com/do-headphones-require-a-power-source/|access-date=2021-03-19|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-04-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423102041/https://techspectacle.com/do-headphones-require-a-power-source/|url-status=dead}}</ref> There is a risk of [[deafness]] if listening to headphones with a high volume for a long time. == References == {{Commonscat}} {{reflist}} {{tech-stub}} [[Category:Audio technology]]