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Open-Back Headphones

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9 open-back headphones from beyerdynamic, Fostex, Roland and more. Most cost $109 to $699, and half cost less than $230.

Top brands: beyerdynamic (4)

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Philips

Over-ear, Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a more natural soundstage
+Over-ear fit for studio monitoring
+Detachable audio jack for easy cable swaps
−Open-back design leaks sound to surroundings
−Wired-only, no wireless option
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
AKG

Over-ear, Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a wide, natural soundstage
+Over-ear fit for full ear coverage
+Wired connection for a consistent signal path
−Open-back design leaks sound to people nearby
$421.56
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Sennheiser

Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a more spacious sound
+Suited for studio, mixing and audio production
+Wired connection for lag-free audio
−Open-back design leaks sound to people nearby
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Fostex

Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for an open, airy sound
+Detachable cable system
+Wired connection for consistent audio
$2,249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:01 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a wide, natural soundstage
+250 ohm impedance
+Wired connection for stable studio use
−Open-back design leaks sound and does not block noise
−250 ohm impedance needs an amplifier or audio interface
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a wide, natural soundstage
+Wired connection for stable studio use
+30 ohm impedance
−Open-back design leaks sound and does not block noise
$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
Hifiman

Over-ear, Wired, Open-back

+Planar magnetic drivers for detailed sound
+Open-back design for a more open soundstage
+Over-ear fit for full-size comfort
−Open-back design leaks sound to the room
$109.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details

Compare specs

pair of headphonesWireless or wiredEarcup backSpec scorePrice
WiredOpen-backn/a$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
WiredOpen-backn/a$421.56
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
WiredOpen-backn/a$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
WiredOpen-backn/a$2,249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:01 PST - Details
WiredOpen-backn/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
WiredOpen-backn/a$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
WiredOpen-backn/a$109.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
WiredOpen-backn/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
WiredOpen-backn/aNo current price

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