Earpad headphones, more correctly called supra-aural ("on the ear") headphones, have fairly flat, small-to-mid-sized earpads that tend to rest against the outer part of the earlobes. This design provides a very comfortable, lightweight fit. Earpad headphones are available in both open and closed earcup constructions. The earpieces of earpad headphones come in a variety of sizes but basically fall into two general shapes: 'larger' in which the usually foam-material padded earpieces rest against the entire outside part of the ear [pinna]; and 'smaller' in which the earpieces are small enough to somewhat nestle into the folds and ridges of the earlobes. There are many, many of this type of headphone in all manner of construction designs, ergonomics, price, and audio fidelity.
For more information about earpad headphones visit our earpad headphone selection guide.
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Koss KSC 75Surprisingly good-sounding clip-on headphone; Perfect under beanies, hats & helmets. |
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$19.99 |
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Sennheiser HD 202Excellent value with solid sound quality & isolation. Good sealed headphone for the price. |
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$29.95 |
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Koss Sporta ProLow-priced recommended headband/neckband headphone. A bit thick-sounding, though. |
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$29.99 |
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AKG K 26 POh, yeah... Killer small rock/rap/funk sealed portable headphone. Good sound, big bass, great seal! SOLD-OUT! NEW 26p MODEL COMING SOON. |
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$56.30 |
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Sennheiser HD 415Solid mid-level sound quality at entry-level price... Lightweight, good-looking 'phone! |
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$59.95 |
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Sennheiser EH 150A stylish & inexpensive sealed-back headphone. Good isolation, killer value! |
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$59.95 |
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Sennheiser PMX 100Street-wise looks and good sound from a neckband-style headphone |
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$49.95 |
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Grado iGrado WhiteGrado street-style 'neckband' portable headphones for iPod, laptops and Mp3 players! |
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$49.95 |
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Grado iGrado BlackGrado street-style 'neckband' portable headphones for iPod, laptops and Mp3 players! |
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$49.95 |
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Sennheiser PX 100Great sound, unbelievable ergonomics, fab price; Must-have upgrade for your portable player or iPhone. |
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$59.95 |
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Koss Porta ProExcellent inexpensive headphone: great sound, lightweight, good ergonomics, groovy LIFETIME warranty. |
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$49.99 |
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DENON AH-D301KInexpensive entry-level sealed/closed earcup headphone |
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$49.99 |
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AKG K 27iNewest member of AKG's portable headphone line. Deluxe iPod-style cosmetics, in-line volume control, great sound! PLEASE CALL FOR SALE PRICE! |
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$54.95 |
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Sennheiser PMX 200Hip street styling & ambient noise blocking in a 'neckband' headphone. |
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$59.95 |
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beyerdynamic DT 231 GalacticIdentical to the standard DT231, but in a swanky translucent purple color. |
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$59.00 |
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beyerdynamic DT 231Well-balanced sound & superbly comfortable fit. A top choice amongst inexpensive sealed cans. SOLD-OUT! NEW DT235 MODEL COMING SOON! |
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$79.00 |
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Sennheiser PX 200Smallest sealed can available. But difficult fit giving poor isolation & bass performance is its undoing. |
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$69.95 |
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Sennheiser HD 212 ProOne of the best values in inexpensive, sealed portable-application headphones. |
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$89.95 |
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Sennheiser EH 250Punchy bass & great build-quality in a lightweight, portable sealed headphone. Killer price too! |
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$99.95 |
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Grado SR 60Perhaps lacking fashionista looks, these set the standard for superb sound amongst inexpensive headphones. |
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$69.00 |
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Sennheiser HDR 120Get an extra headphone for your RS wireless sytem -- Because sharing your wireless experience is fun! |
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$69.95 |
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AKG K 81 DJStrong audio performance from well-priced portable sealed headphone. |
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$99.00 |
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DENON AH-D501KGreat sealed headphone for the bargain hunter |
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$69.99 |
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Sennheiser EH 350Superb headphone at this price range. Clean sonics, well-extended, highly efficient! |
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$139.95 |
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Sennheiser RS 110A nice wireless, but spend the extra twenty bucks for the RS-120... You’ll spend that on batteries within a few months anyways! |
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$89.95 |
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Grado SR 80Tighter & more neutral than the SR60, but likely requires an amp not to sound a bit murky. |
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$95.00 |
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Sennheiser RS 120A great low-cost wireless headphone system. |
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$109.95 |
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Sennheiser HD 25-SP-IISimple, durable, & small plus good ambient seal. Solid 'phones for the mobile listener. CALL FOR SALE PRICE! |
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$139.95 |
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AKG K 440 NCLightweight Noise-Canceling HeadPhones from AKG! |
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$129.95 |
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DENON AH-D1001KHigh-caliber sealed headphone. Excellent price-to-audio performance ratio |
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$149.99 |
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Grado SR 125Price and sound approximately halfway between the SR80 and SR225. |
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$150.00 |
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AKG K 181 DJNot AKG's best audiophile effort but perhaps some features for the pro DJ. CALL US FOR PRICE BREAK ON THIS MODEL! |
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$249.00 |
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Sennheiser HD 25-1-IIPunchy clarity & secure fit make this a great headphone for DJs, studio work, or active listeners. |
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$259.95 |
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Grado SR 225Great rocknroll headphones....Eye-blinking impact, punchy bass & well-controlled highs! |
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$200.00 |
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Grado SR 325iAn extension on the SR225, but with sleek aluminum earpieces and a bit stronger bass flavor. |
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$295.00 |
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Grado RS 2The little brother of the RS1...Nearly as good, but a chunk less money! |
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$495.00 |
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Grado RS 1Considered by some to be best headphones for listening without a headphone amp. |
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$695.00 |
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