Abstract: A headband for a headset is disclosed. The headband is configured to carry at least one earcup of the headset. The headband comprises a carrier and a foam padding. The carrier is curved to conform to a wearer's head and has a central carrier region. The foam padding is coupled to the carrier and configured to abut the wearer's head when the headband is worn by the wearer. The foam padding has a uniform shape and defines a central foam region arranged at the central carrier region and a peripheral foam region arranged outside of the central carrier region. The foam padding in the central foam region has a lower hardness than the foam padding in the peripheral foam region.