Abstract: A headset comprising: a headband, two ear cups, coupling means for rotatively coupling the ear cups to the headband for adjustably varying the location of each ear cup relatively to the headband and for simultaneously adjustably varying the pressure of each ear cup on the ears of the user. Securement means provide effective fixing of the ear cups in each chosen location. Moreover, the headset as a whole can be provided in a compact size for the purpose of carrying or keeping.