Headphones
Backing type
Open
Open headphones (sometimes marketed as "open air" headphones) have an open grille on the back of the driver, allowing the sound to vent freely. This usually makes open headphones sound better than closed ones of the same cost range. They also expose the user to more outside sound in cases where that is desirable. Examples of open headphones: AKG K-501, Grado RS-1, Sennheiser HD-650.
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Closed
Closed headphones are just that, closed backing. Usually these are used where isolation is preferred over sound quality. Examples of closed headphones: AKG K271S, Audio Technica ATH-A900, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, Sony CD3000.
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Types of headphones |
| ► | Driver types |
| ► | Backing type |
| ► | Apparatus used to secure the earpiece on the ear |
| ► | Dangers |
| ► | Prominent manufacturers of headphones |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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