The large cushioned ear cups of these Skullcandy headphones add to your comfort and convenience.

These on-ear headphones offer true 5.1 surround sound technology with 3 drivers in each ear cup that optimize audio and extend bass.

To ensure as much silence as possible, the headphones' pivoting ear cups provide a physical barrier to external noise.

Users can also experience a change in air pressure, although ports built into the ear cup are meant to vent air trapped behind the speakers.

Some also have ear cups, to block out the plane's loud roar.

The ear cups are generally softly padded and rotate freely to enhance fit and reduce pressure points.

"Hi," she said, removing her ear cups and shouting over the din.

He found ear cups, and underneath, human ears.

She rejected many early prototypes on the grounds that the ear cups weren't curved enough, and thus didn't entirely seal off the ears.

He replaced the ear cup in its cradle.