a wearable audio component includes a first cable and an audio source in electrical communication with the first cable . a housing defines an interior and an exterior , the audio source being contained within the interior thereof . the exterior includes an ear engaging surface , an outer surface , and a peripheral surface extending between the front and outer surfaces . the peripheral surface includes a channel open along a length to surrounding portions of the peripheral surface and having a depth to extend partially between the front and outer surfaces . a portion of the channel is covered by a bridge member that defines an aperture between and open to adjacent portions of the channel . the cable is connected with the housing at a first location disposed within the channel remote from the bridge member and is captured in so as to extend through the aperture in a slidable engagement therewith .