Open-back headphones have the back of the earcups open. This leaks more sound out of the headphone and also lets more ambient sounds into the headphone, but gives a more natural or speaker-like sound and more spacious "soundscape" - the perception of distance from the source. Browse our collections at Audio46 to shop your best open-back headphones. Live chat, email us, or call (212) 354-6424 should you need help.