What is Earphones?
[[File:Out ear earphones.JPG|thumb|Earphones]] '''Earphones''' or '''earbuds''' are a small type of [[headphones]] and [[audio]] [[device]]s that people wear in their [[Auditory_system#Outer_ear|outer ear]]. Earphones are lighter and more portable than headphones. They let people listen to music on a [[walkman]], [[MP3 player]], [[mobile phone]] or [[computer]]. Earphones that are worn inside the ear canal are called '''In-ear headphones''' or '''In-ear monitors'''. They typically have better sound quality. Earphones often use a [[Phone connector|small plug]] for connection. {{Commonscat}} {{tech-stub}} [[Category:Audio technology]] [[Category:Ear]]