Full size headphones typically feature large earcup sizes and a circumaural design; this means they fully enclose the ear, resulting in less pressure on the ears and comfort for hours of use. Full size headphones also achieve better sound quality, making them the ideal choice for hi-fi systems, home cinema setups and gaming.
There are two types of full size headphones; closed back and open back. Closed back earcups isolate external sound with an enclosed chamber. An open design allows for sound to escape from the headphones and external noises to interfere with your music, but have more natural sound.
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With open back headphones external sounds can be heard, while music from the headphone can leak to the outside through the vented enclosures. Open earcup designs produce high-fidelity and clear music due to the soundwaves being able to move freely, producing a naturally detailed and open soundstage.
In quiet environments open back headphones allow for audiophile level listening in personal space as close to the original performance as possible.
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.
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