Admit it. A little bit of you dies inside when you’re on the plane or subway and you can hear the music screaming from the headphones of the person sitting or standing next to you. Your first instinct is to ask if this person has any consideration for the people around them. The second is a concern for their hearing if they have to listen to their music this loud. Don’t be that person.
When it comes to listening outdoors, it’s a good idea to have some closed-back headphones due to the noise isolation. You don’t want to necessarily have a clear window to the world around you, because that noise – whether it be the train, plane, traffic, or people talking – will diminish the quality of your audio. The term “closed-back” refers to the fact that the headphone cups are fully sealed, in that they have no opening or venting like “open-back” headphones which are more susceptible to outside noise. The closed-back design of the ear cups helps to keep the music in and the noise out.
The Closed Back Headphone Style: Just the right fit for music listening that’s intimately detailed, especially on the go. The most “intimate” headphone style for detail-oriented music fans. This is the headphone style for fans wanting to feel the most connected with music made by their favorite artists.
Closed-back headphones are certainly the style of choice for going out and keeping your head in the music. There are many variations and features including over-ear or full-size, on-ear, wired, wireless, noise-canceling, and IEMs. The fit and comfort is just as important too – so it is important to tailor your portable gear based on how and where you like to listen to music outside of your home. If you’re pressed for space, IEMs are a great option as they take up hardly any room. On-ear headphones are also smaller than full-size or over-ear headphones. Wireless headphones are a great convenience, but you also sacrifice some sound quality over wired options. Your headphone is just as unique as you are, so make sure you spend the time finding the right pairing and your music will thank you.
