Closed-back headphones offer passive noise isolation, less sound leakage, and punchier bass than open-back designs. Open-back headphones provide a wide soundstage for a natural, airy sound, but they ...

My first ever open-back headphones that I've reviewed. And honestly, the first "audiophile" pair of headphones I've owned.

As opposed to closed-back headphones (which create a seal around your ears to isolate the sound and block out external noises), open-back or open-acoustic headphones purposely allow sound to pass ...

Sennheiser’s latest offering are the new HD 550 open-back headphones, designed to bridge the gap between audiophile-grade sound quality and gaming performance, the company said Wednesday. For Mac ...

Xiaomi Open Earphones have an ergonomic open ear hook design that contours to the shape of the ear for a secure and natural fit. Inside the earbuds are flexible nickel-titanium alloy wires that can be ...

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Sennheiser has revealed a new pair of open-back headphones designed for anyone looking to upgrade their sound without paying a fortune. The new HD 505 headphones have a combination of analytical ...

The Sivga SV023 headphone doesn’t sport a famous logo, but its build quality and stellar sound keep pace with headphones from more familiar rivals. How much stock do you put in brand names while ...

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So, you've decided it's time to replace your headphones, but now you're unsure which pair to get. In trying to decide, you've come across these terms: open-back and closed headphones. What do these ...