What is an open-back headphone?  Open-back headphones, also called open headphones, are a popular design in high-end audio. They often have inherent qualities to their sound that offer listeners a spacious and airy sound. They also have a lot of detail and separation that can set them apart from their closed-back headphone competition.   An open-back headphone is different from a closed one in that the driver is, you guessed it, open to the environment. The driver is not sealed inside the earcup and instead is free to breathe and move without … Continue reading The Best Open-Back Headphones of 2025