A headset comprising: at least one earcup having a front cavity and rear cavity with front cavity and rear cavity compliances respectively, a baffle separating the front and rear cavities, a high compliance driver with a driver compliance that is greater than said rear cavity compliance having a diaphragm joined to a voice coil normally residing in a gap mounted on the baffle, and an active noise reduction system coupled to said driver. view more

The headset set forth in claim 1 and further comprising means for recovering from collapse of the diaphragm including indentations in the diaphragm such that the diaphragm recovers its shape if collapsed.