Closed-back

Quick meaning: Closed-back is an adjective meaning Of headphones: completely covering the ear, so that there is no airflow through the wearer's ears.

Meaning

Of headphones: completely covering the ear, so that there is no airflow through the wearer's ears.

Example Sentences

Closed-back earphones with active noise canceling by manufacturers like Bose and Phiaton produce a nullifying frequency to block intrusive sounds.

For a closed-back headphone, they've got a relatively open soundscape, too, which makes extended listening less tiring than some more direct cans.

Luxury French headphone manufacturer Focal has announced that it's launching its first high-end, closed-back pair of headphones aimed at the portable music player market and high-end smartphones.

Synonyms for closed-back

Depending on context, synonyms include close-back, close-eared, close-ear, closed-ear.

Antonyms for closed-back

Common opposites include open-back.

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