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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo wearing his ROC Live Life Loud's Roc Sport over-ear headphones by Monster Inc.
British rock star Elton John listening to music on headphones using what was then state of the art Sony hi-fi equipment in 1974.
American swimmer Michael Phelps—the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 28 medals—psyches himself up with some sounds before a competition.
American model and actor Tyson Beckford is all smiles at the 2013 Monster headphones launch at the Myer department store in Sydney, Australia.
The rapper holds an autograph session during the 2012 Internationale Funkausstellung consumer electronics trade fair in Berlin, Germany.
Fashion influencer and social media personality Olivia Culpo at the launch of the JBL LIVE headphone series during Miami Music Week in Florida.
And just in case you thought headphones were a recent fashion phenomenon, here's British stage actress Zena Dare (1887-1975) modeling "some sort of acoustic headset" in the early 1900s.
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'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit' actor Elijah Wood looking rather incongruous wearing Samsung Level headphones.
Rihanna breezing into Los Angeles International Airport in 2016 wearing personalized headphones.
Supermodel Kate Moss wearing headphones as a fashion accessory during a photo shoot at a London record store. She's also wearing a one-piece Lycra and nylon bathing suit with fuchsia flowers by Adrienne Vittadini.
Rapper and media personality Snoop Dogg exudes a distinct vibe in Los Angeles in 2012. The headphones are from Sony.
Jennifer Hudson seen chilling out on the New York City set of 'Smash,' the musical drama television series which aired from 2012 to 2013.
Known for starring as Emily Fields in the drama series 'Pretty Little Liars' (2010–2017), Shay Mitchell appears delighted with the music coming through her headphones.
Vanessa Hudgens, who rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the 'High School Musical' franchise (2006–2008), looking relaxed in LAX's arrivals hall.
The 'American Sniper' (2014) and 'A Star is Born' (2018) actor looks like he's lost in music as he takes a stroll along a New York street.
The actor picked up a Golden Globe for his performance in 'The Disaster Artist' (2017), but he's looking totally the successful celeb as he tunes into his favorite music.
Australia's Richie Porte wears headphones as he concentrates prior to the third stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race in July 2018.
The late George Michael seen here relaxing on a train in Japan shortly after his debut album, 'Faith' (1987) had been released. The singer's musical preferences included Queen and Elton John.
Dressed down actress Christina Ricci looks like the girl about town with her beanie held in place, it seems, by a set of headphones.
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and daughter Apple arrive to watch Coldplay singer Chris Martin perform on stage at Live 8 London in Hyde Park in 2005. Did Apple remove her noise-canceling headphones to listen to her dad? Paltrow was married to Martin for 13 years before they parted company in 2016.
The actors seen here as a happy couple wearing Samsung Level headphones. Santana split from her longtime beau Metcalfe in January 2020.
Actress Kate Hudson seen at New York's JFK Airport in 2015, replete with turquoise headphones.
Lewis Hamilton, pictured here in 2016, takes a selfie in cap, shades, and Bose headphones as he stands in the paddock ahead of the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone, England.
Director Spike Lee is seen arriving in Nice, France, ahead of the annual Cannes Film Festival in 2018, the same year 'BlacKkKlansman' was released.
Singer Robin Thicke adjusts his headphones during the RLife LIVE! launch in New York in 2010.
Meghan Markle listens to a broadcast through headphones during a visit to a community radio station in Brixton, south west London in 2018.
Singer and 'Brotherly Love' (2015) actor Quincy Brown obviously knows how to pose with his 'phones when a photo opp arises.
Soul funk superstar singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Stevie Wonder arriving in London in 1974, suitably attired.
These days, designer headphones are as much of a fashion status symbol as bags and watches. Photographs of celebrities emerging from airports, seen on the streets, or even preparing for a sporting event, are often snapped wearing expensive headphone sets. In fact, for many a chunky personal headset is a must-have accessory.
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These days, designer headphones are as much of a fashion status symbol as bags and watches. Photographs of celebrities emerging from airports, seen on the streets, or even preparing for a sporting event, are often snapped wearing expensive headphone sets. In fact, for many a chunky personal headset is a must-have accessory.
Click through the following gallery and sound out the celebrities who have taken audio visual to a new level.