A headphone including a band for extending round the back of the neck of a
user and having opposite ends, each of which is connected to the band by a
swivel connection having a swivel axis. At least one speaker is connected
to one end of the band by a hinge connection having a hinge axis extending
substantially transversely of the swivel axes. The headphone includes a
pair of hanger means provided at respective ends of the band for engaging
respective ears of the user to support the overall headphone. The
headphone is convertible through operation of the swivel and hinge
connections between a first use configuration in which the speaker is on
the left side and a second use configuration in which the speaker is on
the right side.