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^[1] (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^[2] (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^[3], archived from the original on 2023-02-28:

     The closed-ear design provides ample protection from sound leakage during podcast recording.