on-ear

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For an on-ear headset, they isolate sound extremely well thanks to a tight fit and a headband that articulates so you can get that perfect fit.

High Fidelity, High Fashion 2011
This is an entry-level on-ear “Beats” model with the ControlTalk feature and a built-in mic.

In the CR Test Labs: Lady Gaga headphones, and more 2010
A slim-design on-ear model model with active noise cancellation.

In the CR Test Labs: Lady Gaga headphones, and more 2010
A slim-design on-ear model model with active noise cancellation.

In the CR Test Labs: Lady Gaga headphones, and more 2010
This is an entry-level on-ear “Beats” model with the ControlTalk feature and a built-in mic.

In the CR Test Labs: Lady Gaga headphones, and more 2010
Sennheiser HD 202, home/studio-style on-ear headphones with headband.

In the CR Test Labs: New headphones 2009
JBL Roxy Reference 430 portable on-ear models with headband.

In the CR Test Labs: New headphones 2009
JBL Roxy Reference 430 portable on-ear models with headband.

In the CR Test Labs: New headphones 2009
Sennheiser HD 202, home/studio-style on-ear headphones with headband.

In the CR Test Labs: New headphones 2009
Be particularly cautious if you use ear bud-type headphones, such as those that come with the iPod, or loosely fitting on-ear models.

iPods can be a hazard to your hearing, but noise canceling headphones may help 2008