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earphoneSee earbuds. earphone a device for converting electric currents into sound waves, held close to or inserted into the ear earphone [′ir‚fōn] (engineering acoustics) An electroacoustical transducer, such as a telephone receiver or a headphone, actuated by an electrical system and supplying energy to an acoustical system of the ear, the waveform in the acoustical system being substantially the same as in the electrical system. A small, lightweight electroacoustic transducer that fits inside the ear, used chiefly with hearing aids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Masking rules, effective masking, masking plateaus, and insert earphones should be used routinely to achieve proper masking and to avoid under-and overmasking problems. They're headbands with discreet docks for earphones. ``The earphones are very distinctive,'' Kohrmann said. |
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