Headphones

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Convert electricity to sound. Headphones have tiny speakers inside that turn electrical signals from your phone or computer into sound waves you can hear. It's like magic that happens millions of times per second!

Private listening zone. Unlike regular speakers that fill a whole room with sound, headphones let only you hear what you're listening to. This means you can enjoy music while others around you do something different.

Three main types. Over-ear headphones sit on top of your head with a band, earbuds fit directly into your ear canal, and bone conduction headphones rest against your temples and let your ears stay open. Each type has different benefits depending on what you're doing.

Wireless freedom. Modern headphones don't always need cables anymore. Cordless air buds use wireless technology to connect to your devices, so you can move around without getting tangled up in wires.

Talk and listen. A headset combines headphones with a built-in microphone, letting you both hear audio and talk to people on calls, video chats, or games.