Over-ear headphones come in all sorts of shapes and sizes but can primarily be broken down into just two types: open-back or closed-back. Whether a pair of over-ears is open or closed isn't always ...

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 ...

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These Cleer NEXT open-back headphones are the ideal choice for an audiophile with a music room. These are headphones that can serve up an intimate performance. I love a nice surprise when it comes to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. When Sennheiser announced that it would be licensing the ...

The 1More S50 and S30 are the company’s first open-ear true wireless headphones. The style, familiar to many from the discontinued Bose Sport Open model, uses a highly directional speaker that sits ...

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 ...

Whether you’re pounding the pavement, hitting the gym, or just want to stay aware of your surroundings while listening to music, open-ear headphones are quickly becoming the go-to choice for those ...

While noise-cancelling headphones are great for cutting yourself off from the world, the best open-ear headphones let you listen to your music and podcasts while remaining fully aware of your ...

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 ...