There are a variety of functions that involve active usage of the headphones. The headphones are usually used for personal recreational purposes, like listening to music. However, they are also put to some professional uses such as in live concerts by DJs and music artists.

Sound engineers use them to monitor the different types of audio signals. They are also used at the radio studios to avoid an acoustic feedback while listening to one’s voice on the mike. In recording studios, singers and musicians use them to monitor the sounds being recorded on the track.