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Make room for something else at the top of your head with these behind-the-neck headphones.

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Headphones: Behind The Neck

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'Behind the neck' headphones loop around the neck rather than across top of the head

Behind the neck -- or as some call them 'neckband' -- headphones have a headband construction design that loops behind the lower part of the head. Neckband designs can allow you to wear a hat or helmet and will conveniently not mess up that beautiful mop of hair coiffure. The behind-the-neck fit style is often very secure and stable on the head, so this type of headphone makes a great candidate for active uses, exercise-oriented or sport activities. Some listeners may also find this type of design more comfortable to wear versus standard headphones. HeadRoom offers several excellent behind-the-neck headphones from top brands like Polk, Sennheiser, Grado, Sony, and Beyerdynamic.

For more information about 'behind the neck' headphones, please see our HeadRoom behind the neck selection guide.

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Beyerdynamic DTX 35
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Beyerdynamic DTX 35

Detailed German sound engineering comes to sport and active-use headphones

Sony MDR-G75LW
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$39.99
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Sony MDR-G75LW

Most comfortable behind-the-neck headphone, great for walking and active or exercise users

H2O Audio Sportswrap Waterproof
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$44.99
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H2O Audio Sportswrap Waterproof

For surfers, kayakers and swimmers, good sound awaits under the waves. Neckband design.

Grado iGrado Black
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$49.00
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Grado iGrado Black

Cool sounds from 'neckband' street-style portable headphones for iPod, iPad, laptops & MP3 players

Sennheiser adidas PMX 680
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$59.95
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Sennheiser adidas PMX 680

Energize your workouts with Sennheiser/adidas sport headphones. Neckband design with volume dial on cord.

Sennheiser adidas PMX 680i
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Sennheiser adidas PMX 680i

Same as standard PMX680 with added in-line microphone and Apple player controller on cord. Ideal for heavy-duty active uses.

Polk Audio UltraFit 2000
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Polk Audio UltraFit 2000

Excellent exercise-ready 'neckband' headphones with 3-button Apple control + mic. Choose your color.

Sennheiser MM 100 Bluetooth
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$149.95
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Sennheiser MM 100 Bluetooth

Bluetooth wireless headphone with stable 'behind the head' design perfect for active iPhone users