: a device that converts electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear
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Maker of hugely popular all-purpose and gig earphones Loop has come up with a new pair, the Loop Dream.
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Andrew Williams, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport earphones are a premium option for fitness enthusiasts seeking both excellent audio and health-tracking features.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Anatomy Of A Smart Earphone The kind of tech needed to make this sort of earphone customization feasible is already here though.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Apple on Monday launched sleek new iPhones, watches and earphones.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2024
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Andrew Williams, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport earphones are a premium option for fitness enthusiasts seeking both excellent audio and health-tracking features.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Anatomy Of A Smart Earphone The kind of tech needed to make this sort of earphone customization feasible is already here though.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Apple on Monday launched sleek new iPhones, watches and earphones.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Earphone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earphone. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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earphone
noun
ear·phone
ˈi(ə)r-ˌfōn 
: a device that changes electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear
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