You may have already heard of open-back headphones, spoken about in whispers in the dark side of the web (audiophile forums). They're an enigmatic style of headphones that are highly regarded by ...

Can FiiO’s $699 FT7 open-back planar headphones deliver true high-end sound, or do build issues hold them back? FiiO has built its reputation on delivering well-designed, well-performing DACs, ...

ASUS ROG Kithara is a wired open-back planar gaming headset developed with HiFiMAN, prioritizing audiophile sound, wide soundstage, and precision over wireless convenience. With the ROG Kithara, ASUS ...

The overall trend for gaming headsets and earbuds is mostly for them to offer as much opportunity as possible to shut out the wider world, thanks to closed-back designs and active noise canceling (ANC ...

The new beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X open-back headphones are designed for critical listening tasks like editing and mixing. The latest open-back headphones from beyerdynamic have begun shipping. The ...

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