Are these open back or closed back? I don't like to take off headphones just to hear TV right next to my PC
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These are closed-back headphones. They do have a small button in the audio line (from your audio device to the headphones) that can be pressed to hear external sounds while wearing the headphones (for example, in order to have a conversation with the airline attendant), but it is very clumsy and difficult to use, I find it easier to simply remove one headphone from one ear...
1992505
Closed back gives a more bass driven sound where as open backs give you a more accurate sound. Closed backs also block out most sound and open backs let's you here everything outside of headphones.
1723535
The difference is that an open back has mesh or plastic with holes to allow ambient sounds and airflow. These are good for long periods of wear, or where there is a need to hear things other than sound from the headphones. Closed back are completely closed, and usually offer better sound quality and prevent sounds getting in or out. My wife complained when I would wear open back headphones because I would have it turned up enough she could hear the sound bleeding out.
149777
Yes they do have an open back design, in fact it's a very open back, even at low volumes the sound will come out. They sound gorgeous but its best that you get something like audio technicas or sennheiser.
652616
The PC350 is CLOSED back meaning they offer pretty good noise cancellation but the sound is isolated within the earcup. The PC360 is OPEN back meaning they leak sound but have a MUCH better soundstage (the perception you gain of where the sound is coming from) than a closed back headset. I have both (PC 350 and PC 360) and the PC 360 wins, hands down. I cannot describe to you the difference between open back and closed back. You just have to experience it for yourself. At first, I thought I wanted a closed back headset (PC 350). Now, having experienced the soundstage presented by an open back headset (PC 360), I am convinced that an open back design is the best.
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these are open back headphones so they leak like crazy. you will hear everything around you, and everyone around you will hear what you're listening to. they're only good in a quiet environment. if you're not in a quiet area to listen to, get a closed headphone. that will give you the isolation you need. a similar closed headphone to the he400 is the oppo pm3. it's also a planar magnetic headphone with a similar sound signature overall. I find it better myself, but the he400 is quite good.
1917719
No these are an open cup design that leaks sound out. You want a closed cup design instead for more sound isolation.
801119
IIRC you can turn them off. I haven't looked at the back since I bought it. It's great, though.
145931
Yes. It is normal. If you need better sound proofing, you should get a closed back headphone instead...
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At this point I have used them only for listening through my CPU and volume has not been an issue. Reasonably comfortable for long periods. I hope to get to the big stereo soon, but have to rearrange the furniture first:)
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I think they feel like you would expect them to. it's not hollow plastic, so it feels denser, but it is very plasticky. People around you cannot hear what you are listening to. They are "open" in the sense that they aren't noise cancelling as much as one with leather or faux leather are, but they don't allow the speakers to be heard much even if the headset is around your neck.
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Hi,those are open headset , howhever I seting every day almost 2 hours in bus , and I cant hear 90% of the noise.I am very pleased. For any case I bought second headset just in case!.
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No they aren't !!! , the volume is really low using them . And they keep popping out my ear . So I only use them for the computer. :-(
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These are open back headphones so some sound escapes but not that bad really. Depends how loud you listen to things. If the room is quiet and your wife is reading a book next to you, she'll be able to hear whatever you're listening to. Perhaps a closed back design may suite your needs better, but these do sound amazing.
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Yes they are open, so especially at high volume these is a certain sound leakage
629663
I tend to fall asleep with these headphones in my ear, while watching tv on my laptop. I can't complain ;)
1992509
Your milage may vary but usually you want to go with an open backed headset if you can. They sound better (wider soundstage) and are more comfortable to wear (not so hot / sweaty ears). The downside is they don't isolate sound very well and you will hear more ambient noise. If you're using them at home go open backed. If you're using them around a lot of people / noisy environment, go closed backed.