closed-ear

comparative more closed-ear · superlative most closed-ear

1. Synonym of closed-back (“completely covering the ears”).

   The closed-ear design provides ample protection from sound leakage during podcast recording.

   2023 February 26, Lauren Moison, “The 6 Best Podcast Headphones, According To An Audio Engineer”, in Bustle, archived from the original on 28 Feb 2023

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   I don't know why you've decided on a closed ear model, but I would urge you to give the open construction Grado SR-225's a listen before you decide.

   1998 September 13, Eivind Andersen, “Headphones_ Closed ear models?”, in rec.audio.opinion (Usenet)

   I've been checking out different headphones for awhile^([sic]) (I've been using Panasonic RP-HT850's which have been working out pretty well), my choice right now would be Sennheiser HD-600's, but I'd rather have a closed-ear type headphone to help prevent leaking sound in and out.

   2002 September 15, Krem, “best $200-$300 closed-ear headphones?”, in alt.music-lover.audiophile.hardware (Usenet)

   Synonyms: closed-back