Earpiece
Earpiece
The Earpiece (/ˈɪərpiːs/; from Old English 'ēare' meaning "ear" and Middle English 'pece' meaning "part") is a device that is worn over or inserted into the ear for the purpose of converting electrical signals into sound. It is commonly used in a variety of devices such as telephones, hearing aids, and headphones.
Usage
An earpiece is typically used to listen to audio signals without disturbing others in the vicinity. In the case of hearing aids, the earpiece is used to amplify sound for the wearer. In the case of headphones, the earpiece is used to deliver stereo sound directly to the wearer's ears.
Types
There are several types of earpieces, including:
- Monaural earpiece: This type of earpiece is designed to be worn in one ear. It is commonly used in telephone handsets and radio communication devices.
- Binaural earpiece: This type of earpiece is designed to be worn in both ears. It is commonly used in headphones and hearing aids.
- In-ear earpiece: This type of earpiece is designed to be inserted into the ear canal. It is commonly used in earbuds and in-ear monitors.
- Over-the-ear earpiece: This type of earpiece is designed to be worn over the ear. It is commonly used in over-the-ear headphones and some types of hearing aids.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Earpiece
- Wikipedia's article - Earpiece
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