closed-ear

English

Adjective

closed-ear (comparative more closed-ear, superlative most closed-ear)

  1. Synonym of closed-back (“completely covering the ears”)
    • 1998 September 13, Eivind Andersen, “Headphones_ Closed ear models?”, in rec.audio.opinion‎ (Usenet):
      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.
    • 2002 September 15, Krem, “best $200-$300 closed-ear headphones?”, in alt.music-lover.audiophile.hardware‎ (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.
    • 2023 February 26, Lauren Moison, “The 6 Best Podcast Headphones, According To An Audio Engineer”, in Bustle‎, archived from the original on 2023-02-28:
      The closed-ear design provides ample protection from sound leakage during podcast recording.
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