closed-back
Definitions
Of headphones: completely covering the ear, so that there is no airflow through the wearer's ears.
not-comparable
Examples
“Closed-back earphones with active noise canceling by manufacturers like⟳ Bose and Phiaton produce⟳ a nullifying frequency to block⟳ intrusive sounds.”
“For a closed-back headphone, they've got a relatively open⟳ soundscape, too, which makes extended listening less tiring than some more direct⟳ cans.”
“Luxury French headphone manufacturer Focal has announced that it's launching its first high-end, closed-back pair of headphones aimed at the portable music player market and high-end smartphones.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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