Best Open-Back Audiophile Headphones of 2023 [Video]

CAYLA MENGES | MOON AUDIO STAFF/
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It's that time of year again when we round up our best-selling open-back headphones of 2023. These are our best-selling headphones of the year, so if you're on the hunt for the perfect open-back pair of cans, then look no further. From wide, spacious soundstages to crystal-clear details we've got you covered. Check out our full video where we've handpicked and tested the BEST of the BEST.

Cayla Menges

"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing" - Benjamin Franklin

For Cayla Menges, combining her passion for writing and love for music is the perfect recipe. Cayla uses her love for storytelling and experience as a former newspaper journalist to create content that informs and resonates with music lovers and audiophiles alike. When she's not at Moon Audio, Cayla enjoys bingeing reality TV, knitting, trying her hand at new recipes, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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