Oh, the wonderful world of Hi-Fi headphones. You’ve got your open-back headphones, closed back, wired, wireless, noise canceling, the list goes on. We’re here to give you the skinny on open-back vs. closed-back headphones. If you’ve been sitting around wondering what sets these two headphones apart, you’re in the right place!
Open vs. Closed Headphones: What's the Difference? [Video]
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