Over-ear

Over-ear headphones are headphones with large ear cups that surround the entire ear. Unlike in-ear headphones, which sit directly in the ear canal, over-ear models sit around the ear and cover it completely.

This design often makes over-ear headphones feel comfortable during longer listening sessions and can provide a more enveloping sound experience. The larger ear cups can also help improve isolation from external noise.

The difference between over-ear and in-ear headphones:
• Over-ear headphones cover the entire ear and often provide high comfort and rich sound.
• In-ear headphones sit in the ear canal and are smaller, lighter and more portable.

Over-ear headphones are often used for: listening to music at home or in the office, gaming, movies and entertainment, or for work and video meetings.

The difference between in-ear earphones and over-ear headphones is mainly about design, comfort and how they are used.

In-ear earphones are placed directly in the ear canal and are small, lightweight and easy to carry. They are popular for training, commuting and travel because they are portable and often come as true wireless earphones without cables.

Over-ear headphones have larger ear cups that surround the entire ear. They often provide a more immersive sound experience and better comfort for longer listening sessions, which makes them popular for music, gaming, work and video meetings.

When choosing between in-ear or over-ear, you can think like this:
• Choose in-ear earphones if you want something compact, light and easy to take with you.
• Choose over-ear headphones if you prioritise comfort, powerful sound and a more immersive listening experience.

Over-ear headphones are often considered better in terms of comfort, sound quality and sound isolation, but that doesn’t mean they are always the best choice for everyone. The choice mainly depends on how and where you use your headphones.

One advantage of over-ear headphones is that they have larger ear cups that cover the entire ear. This often allows for larger drivers, which can provide deeper bass, a wider soundstage and more detailed sound. In addition, they are often more comfortable for longer listening sessions, as the pressure is distributed around the ear instead of directly on or in the ear.

At the same time, there are situations where other types of headphones may be a better choice. For example, in-ear earphones are usually smaller and more portable, making them more convenient for workouts, travel and commuting.

In short:
• Over-ear headphones – often best for comfort, sound quality and longer listening.
• In-ear earphones – better for portability and use on the go.

This means that over-ear headphones are not always “better”, but they are often the best choice if you prioritise comfort and a more immersive sound experience.

Yes, over-ear headphones can in many cases reduce disturbing noise from your surroundings. Partly because the ear cups cover the entire ear, creating some passive noise isolation, and partly because some models have active noise cancelling (ANC).

In this category you’ll find the NiTRO-X model, which is equipped with hybrid active noise cancelling. It uses several microphones both inside and outside the headphones to analyze and filter out disturbing background noise.

This means that sounds such as:
• Aircraft engines
• Traffic
• Office noise or background voices
can be reduced when noise cancelling is activated, so you can better focus on music, podcasts, or calls.

At the same time, there is also a transparency mode that lets you allow ambient sound through when you want to hear what’s going on around you, for example for airport announcements or when someone is talking to you.

In short: over-ear headphones can block a lot of surrounding noise, and with active noise cancelling the effect becomes even more noticeable.

Yes, over-ear headphones work very well for video meetings and work, especially if you are in an environment with background noise. The large ear cups surround the entire ear and can provide better sound isolation, making it easier to hear what is being said in meetings and to stay focused.

On the NiTRO-X model, there are also features that make them particularly practical for work and calls. They have a built-in microphone for phone calls, buttons for answering calls, and active noise cancelling that reduces distracting sounds around you.

This means you can:
• Hear colleagues more clearly during Zoom, Teams, or other video meetings
• Reduce distracting noise from the office, home, or commute
• Use the headphones comfortably throughout longer workdays

In short, over-ear headphones are a great choice for video meetings and work, especially if you want good comfort, clear sound, and fewer distractions from your surroundings.