Open-back headphones

Open-back headphones are designed with ear cups that have open or breathable materials, allowing air and sound to pass freely between the inside of the headphones and the environment. This design creates a more natural, spacious sound experience, similar to listening to speakers in a room. They often produce a wider soundstage and more accurate audio but also leak sound outward and let external noise in. Open-back headphones are ideal for critical listening, home use, or mixing music, where sound quality is prioritized over noise isolation or privacy.