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37 closed-back headphones from beyerdynamic, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and more. Most cost $39 to $449, and half cost less than $175.

Top brands: Audio-Technica (8)beyerdynamic (7)Sennheiser (4)

Samson

On-ear, Closed-back

+Closed-back design keeps sound in and noise out

+Lightweight build suits travel and daily carrying

+Robust construction for home studio use

−On-ear fit sits on the ears rather than around them

$29.99-25%Was: ~~$39.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details

AKG

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back over-ear design for isolation

+Foldable design for easier transport

+Designed for professional recording studio use

−Wired connection only, with no wireless option

$99.00-20%Was: ~~$123.42~~

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

ADAM Audio

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for studio monitoring

+40mm PEEK drivers for a detailed driver design

+32 Ohm impedance for compatibility with common studio gear

−Wired connection only, with no wireless option

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - Details

AKG

Wireless, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for studio monitoring

+Bluetooth wireless connection for cable-free listening

+Professional studio headphone built for monitoring work

−Wireless design needs charging to keep working

$99.00

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

Shure

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Over-ear fit for studio listening

+Closed-back design for sound isolation

+Wired connection with no battery to charge

$89.00-18%List: ~~$109.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details

Audio-Technica

On-ear, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for tracking and monitoring

+On-ear fit for studio monitoring

+Dynamic drivers used in a professional studio monitor design

−On-ear fit can press on the ears during long sessions

$239.00

as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

beyerdynamic

Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound for monitoring

+Built for monitoring, EFP/ENG and live applications

+400 ohm impedance

−Closed-back design limits open, natural soundstage

No current price. Check it at the store.

beyerdynamic

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound

+48 ohm impedance works from common devices

+Wired connection for stable studio use

$229.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

Sennheiser

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design for studio and live monitoring

+32dB attenuation blocks outside noise

+Wired connection for reliable signal

No current price. Check it at the store.

beyerdynamic

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound

+Wired connection for stable recording

+Suited to home recording and podcast monitoring

$129.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

Sony

Closed-back

+Professional reference monitor headphones for studio use

+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside

+Closed-back design keeps sound from leaking out

$268.00

as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details

Shure

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Over-ear fit for studio monitoring

+Closed-back design for sound isolation

+Wired connection with no battery to charge

$169.00

as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details

AKG

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for studio monitoring

+Wired connection for a consistent signal path

+Built as a studio headphone for monitoring and mixing

$49.95

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

Gemini

Wired, Closed-back

+57mm drivers for studio use

+Closed-back design for noise isolation

+Wired connection for consistent audio

$34.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details

Audio-Technica

Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for tracking and monitoring

+Dynamic drivers used in a professional studio monitor design

+Professional studio monitor headphones for recording and mixing

$329.00

as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

Gemini

Wired, Closed-back

+53mm drivers for DJ and studio use

+Closed-back design for noise isolation

+Wired connection for consistent audio

$42.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:10 PST - Details

Behringer

Over-ear, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside noise

+Over-ear fit for a full cup around the ear

+Built for studio monitoring work

$39.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:41 PST - Details

Hifiman

Over-ear, Closed-back

+Planar magnetic drivers for detailed sound

+Closed-back design isolates sound from the room

+Over-ear fit for full-size comfort

$399.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details

Audio-Technica

Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside noise

+Studio monitor headphones designed for professional audio work

+Bundled Rockville ROCKSHIELD 3 protective case included

$361.90

as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

beyerdynamic

Wired, Closed-back

$449.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

Neumann

Closed-back

$599.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:22 PST - Details

Hifiman

Over-ear, Closed-back

+Planar magnetic drivers for detailed sound

+Closed-back design isolates sound from the room

+Over-ear fit for full-size comfort

$577.96-17%List: ~~$699.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details

Tascam

Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound during mixing sessions

+Built as studio mixing headphones for critical listening

+Closed-back design keeps sound from leaking into microphones

−Closed-back design can feel warm during long sessions

$42.99

as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details

PreSonusSpec score 9.5

Over-ear, Wireless, Closed-back

+Active noise cancelling for quieter listening

+Up to 60 hours of battery life

+Bluetooth wireless connection

$34.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:44 PST - Details

Sennheiser

On-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for monitoring

+Suited for studio monitoring work

+Wired connection for lag-free audio

$199.95

as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details

beyerdynamic

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound

+Wired connection for stable studio use

+250 ohm impedance

−250 ohm impedance needs an amplifier for full volume

$199.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

AKG

Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside noise

+Built as studio headphones for monitoring and mixing

+Professional audio design aimed at reference listening

−Closed-back design can make sound feel more confined

$1,999.00

as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

Audio-Technica

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design for sound isolation

+Studio-focused design for monitoring

+Wired connection for consistent audio

−Wired only, with no wireless option

$361.90

as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

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Earcup back	Spec score	Price
Closed-back	n/a	$29.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
Closed-back	n/a	$99.00 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Closed-back	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - Details
Closed-back	n/a	$99.00 as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Closed-back	n/a	$89.00 as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
Closed-back	n/a	$239.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Closed-back	n/a	No current price
Closed-back	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
Closed-back	n/a	No current price
Closed-back	n/a	$129.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

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