Headphone History

First 'headphone' invented by Nathaniel Baldwin

Apr 18, 1919

First dynamic headphones created by Beyerdynamic.

Nov 24, 1937

Early Headphones

John Kross developed stereo headphones.

Jul 19, 1958

Headphones

Smaller and smaller headphones are being made.

Jun 28, 1960

Lighter headphones come out as a result to the invention of the Walkman

Aug 7, 1979

Earbuds are invented

Mar 18, 1990

Buds fit further into the ear canal

Oct 2, 2000

Celebrities, like 50 Cent, create their own headphones

May 25, 2012

History of Headphones