The Navy - 1910
Engineer Nathaniel Baldwin invented the first pair of audio headphones resembling modern day pairs at his kitchen table in 1910.
Did headphones exist in the 70s?
By the 1970s, headphones had established themselves beyond the realm of work as a way to enjoy music – even in hi-fi sound quality — without disturbing others. ... The ear pieces were covered with foam and the sound was not exactly hi-fi, but pretty good.
Were there headphones in the 60s?
1960s: The First Wireless Headphones
These headphones were known as “radio headphones,” and they were exactly what the name suggests. Using built-in am/fm radio antennas and 2-inch speakers in each padded earcup, these headphones allowed users to bring their radio and listen wherever they went.