Open-Back Headphones

Open-back headphones feature a perforated or mesh ear cup construction that allows free airflow between the ear and the surrounding environment. The result is a wider and more natural soundstage, better instrument separation and reduced listening fatigue during long mixing sessions. This is precisely why open-back headphones are the preferred choice among mixing and mastering engineers working in quiet studio environments.

At Wired Tunes you will find open-back headphones from the most important manufacturers in this category. Audeze is synonymous with reference planar magnetic drivers – the LCD-2 and LCD-X are among the most respected open-back headphones in the world. Beyerdynamic offers classic open models like the DT 990 Pro, trusted by generations of sound engineers. Ollo Audio is a European manufacturer renowned for exceptionally neutral reproduction optimised for mixing and mastering. Avantone Pro and AIAIAI round out the range with models combining sonic character with practical usability.

Open-back headphones are not suitable for recording due to microphone bleed – their environment is quiet studio work. If you need help choosing between open and closed-back models, visit the Wired Tunes showroom in Warsaw.