Closed Back Headphones

Closed back headphone designs comprise sealed earcups that isolate from external noise and make sure sounds coming from the earphone are kept in. The result of undiluted music without disturbing the surroundings has the benefit of keeping music private when listening in public. Sound engineers and musicians also benefit from this sound isolation in the studio.

Generally closed back headphones create a thorough presentation of lower frequencies.

Manufacturers of closed back headphones combat sound reflections by choosing the material for the earcups carefully. As sound reflects off the earcup, it is not represented as naturally and detailed as open back designs.