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Open-back headphones offer a wonderful combination of clarity, immersion, and comfort. Whether you're listening to music, watching movies, or playing games, open-back headphones will deliver an immersive sound experience you'll love.

Browse our collection of open-back headphones from premium brands like Dan Clark Audio, HIFIMAN, Sivga, RAAL-requisite, and Sendy Audio to find the perfect pair for you. Buy yours online today.


Can other people hear open back headphones?

Yes. Other people will be able to hear whatever you're listening to through your open-back headphones. Open-back headphones naturally let sound in and out. This design offers a wider perception of soundstage and translates to a more life-like and immersive sound. However, this also means anything you're listening to can be heard by people within a couple of feet from you.

Open-back headphones are best used indoors. The controlled indoor environment means you can enjoy every detail and get the best immersion from your tunes while eliminating the chance of disturbing other people.

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Open-Back Headphone for Audiophiles

HIFIMAN Arya Organic Headphone

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Price: $1,299.99


Experience your music with unbelievable realism with the HIFIMAN Arya Organic

The HIFIMAN Arya Organic is one of the best open-back headphones you can buy right now. With its natural, immersive sound, comfortable build, and stunning looks, the Arya Organic will make your every listening session a special occasion.

Driving the Arya Organic's sound is HIFIMAN's innovative Stealth Magnets and Nanometer Diaphragm Technology. With these technologies, the Arya Organic effortlessly reproduces notes with stunning accuracy and clarity. The result is a deep bass rumble, emotional vocals, and a smooth yet detailed top-end for a natural yet immersive listening experience. Arya Organic's soundstage performance is equally impressive, delivering a spacious 3D-like sound for music, movies, and games.

The Arya Organic is designed to deliver hours of continuous musical enjoyment. Its lightweight build, large earcups, and comfortable headband ensure lasting comfort for extended listening sessions.

The Arya Organic is an impressive headphone that will bring countless hours of musical enjoyment. Whether you're listening to music, watching movies, or playing your favorite games, the Arya Organic will deliver sound like you've never experienced before.

hifiman arya organic headphone top angled view

Pros
  • Balanced and natural sound.
  • Excellent resolution/clarity.
  • Huge, immersive soundstage.
  • Ultra-comfortable headband design.
  • Earcups soft and ergonomic.
  • Lightweight, wooden design.
Cons
  • Earcups might be too large for some.
  • Low-quality stock cable for the price.

Open-Back Headphone for Gaming

HIFIMAN HE400se Headphone

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Price: $109.00


Precise sound positioning and a spacious soundstage for immersive gaming sessions

The HIFIMAN HE400se might be the most accessible planar headphones in HIFIMAN's lineup - but don't let the friendly price fool you. The HE400se delivers sound that punches above its price tag, making it a serious choice for gamers who want to take their gaming experience to the next level.

The HE400se packs HIFIMAN's Stealth Magnet technology designed to deliver clean and detailed sound. Coupled with a neutral-bright tuning, the HE400se produces a tight bass, a smooth midrange, and a sparkly treble. The overall sound is balanced; none of the frequencies overwhelm one another, allowing you to hear every note with exceptional clarity.

The HIFIMAN HE400se wows in gaming. Its pinpoint-accurate audio positioning makes it easy to pick out sounds in the mix, while its wide soundstage offers an expansive and immersive experience.

Comfort is excellent with the HE400se. The adjustable headband is covered in thick foam and high-quality leather material for improved comfort. Its earpads are thick and large, featuring breathable fabric on the inside and durable leather on the outside, for a combination of comfort and feel that will last you through even the most grueling gaming session.

It's hard to beat the complete package the HE400se brings to the table. At just $109.00, the HE400se lets you experience high-resolution sound without breaking the bank. 

hifiman he400se headphone angled

Pros
  • Impressive clarity, detail, and soundstage for the price.
  • Thick ear pads and headband offer good comfort.
  • Light clamping pressure offers good comfort for long listening sessions.
  • Removable ear pads.
Cons
  • Might be too bass-light for some listeners.
  • Might require a decent amplifier due to low sensitivity.

Open-Back Headphone for Mixing

HIFIMAN Ananda Nano

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Price: $499.00


Scalpel-like precision for effortless sound mixing at home or in the studio

For serious sound monitoring or mixing work, you want a headphone that reproduces every note with razor-sharp precision to ensure your tunes sound on-point on any device.

The HIFIMAN Ananda Nano is one of the best in its class when it comes to technicalities. Detail, clarity, soundstage - the Ananda Nano has it all, making it one of the best open-back headphones for audio production work.

Like the original Ananda and other egg-shaped HIFIMAN headphones, the Nano features Stealth Magnets and Nanometer Diaphragm technology for accurate sound alongside a hybrid headband design for enhanced comfort.

The first thing that stands out with the Nano's sound is its jaw-dropping clarity and detail. The Ananda Nano features a punchy and textured bass for well-defined bass notes. Vocals on the Ananda Nano sound clear and natural, while cymbals and strings sound crisp and airy.

The soundstage and imaging of the Ananda Nano are outstanding, offering pinpoint-accurate audio positioning with excellent layering. Instruments are easy to pinpoint within a mix, and you get a good sense of space between sounds as well.

The Ananda Nano is very comfortable to wear - even during extended periods. The hybrid headband design ensures virtually zero hot spots on your head, while the large, thick ear pads provide all-day comfort.

The Ananda Nano effortlessly brings out every nuance and detail in music. It is the perfect headphone for audio professionals looking to produce their next big hit or audiophiles who want to hear every detail in their favorite music.  

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Pros
  • Top-tier resolution for the price.
  • Pinpoint-accurate sound positioning.
  • Effortless detail retrieval.
  • Solid build with comfortable hybrid headband.
Cons
  • Can sound dry/boring due to its analytical tuning.
  • Might be too bass-light for bass lovers.

Open-Back Headphones for Casual Music Listening

Sendy Audio Apollo Headphone

sendy audio apollo headphone side angled view

Price: $375.00


Warm, lush sound and comfortable build for all-day music listening

It is not always about hearing every minute detail in music. Sometimes, you just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy your favorite tunes. The Sendy Audio Apollo has everything you need to do just that.

The Apollo is a premium open-back headphone from Sendy Audio. It features a planar magnetic driver with Sendy Audio's Quad-Former technology for enhanced clarity and reduced distortion.

The Apollo features a V-shaped tuning with emphasized bass and treble frequencies. Slightly boosted mid to upper-bass frequencies add extra warmth and thickness to the overall sound for a relaxing, natural, and laid-back listening experience. Extended treble frequencies add clarity and detail to balance everything out.

The Apollo is a high-quality headphone inside and out. It features CNC steel earcups with a unique sunlight design alongside premium rosewood housing for a durable yet elegant look that will turn heads wherever you go.

Comfort is a no-brainer with the Apollo. Its headband and ear cups use a combination of high-protein materials and memory foam to eliminate ear fatigue. Its ear pads are detachable, making them easy to replace when needed.

Overall, the Sendy Apollo delivers a comfortable feel and a laid-back listening experience, so you can enjoy your favorite music for as long as you like. 

sendy audio apollo headphone side tilted view with cables

Pros
  • Smooth, warm, laid-back sound signature.
  • Realistic soundstage with accurate sound positioning.
  • Premium-feel with cherrywood CNC-machined ear cups.
  • Comfortable headband and ear cups materials.
  • Easy to drive.
Cons
  • Relaxed sound signature might sound uninteresting to some listeners.
  • Might be too bass-light for some.

Open-Back Headphones for Bass Lovers

Dan Clark Audio Noire XO Headphone

dan clark audio noire xo headphone front facing view

Price: $1,299.00


Harman-tuned headphones for a musical yet accurate sound experience

The Noire XO is Dan Clark Audio's most impressive headphones to date, offering flagship-level sound in a sleek and accessible package. Dan Clark Audio took everything that was great with the Noire X and stuffed it in a sleek new open-back shell. The result? Closed-back-headphone-like bass with the soundstage and clarity of an open-back headphone.

Designed around DCA's updated NOIRE driver, the Noire XO boasts reduced distortion, improved reliability, and smoothed frequency response for a high-resolution sound like no other. Under the hood, the Noire XO features Dan Clark's innovative Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System, for improved detail without harshness.

Comfort is outstanding with the Noire XO. Its self-tensioning headband reduces listening fatigue by distributing pressure evenly across your head for a balanced, barely-there fit. The uniform distribution of pressure eliminates hot spots and pressure points for long hours of listening enjoyment without fatigue.

The Noire XO headphone's quest for comfort extends to its ear cups. The Alcantara synthetic suede on the contact surface reduces heat and moisture buildup, ensuring cool comfort during extended listening sessions, even in warmer or more humid environments. Each ear cup is specially designed to resist foam-rolling, for enhanced durability, fit, and comfort.

At just $1,299.00, the Dan Clark Audio Noire XO delivers outstanding value, combining unbelievable sound with exceptional comfort for audiophiles and professionals alike.

dan clark audio noire xo headphone back

Pros
  • Outstanding bass performance for an open-back headphone.
  • Immersive soundstage.
  • Ultra-smooth sound with excellent clarity and detail.
  • Robust and elegant ear cups design.
  • Alcantara ear pads.
  • Folding design makes the Noire XO portable.
Cons
  • Proprietary cable plug limits cable swap options.

Wireless Open-Back Headphones for Audiophiles

HIFIMAN Ananda BT Headphone

hifiman ananda bt side angled view

Price: $799.00


Flagship sound and advanced wireless features for hi-res music enjoyment on the go

The Ananda BT takes wireless sound to a whole new dimension. This full-sized planar headphone features HIFIMAN's Stealth Magnet technology and NEO Supernano Diaphragm for improved note separation, clarity, and detail. The result is a punchy and textured bass, natural vocals and instrumentals, and a crisp and clear treble in any music.

For flawless wireless playback, the Ananda BT packs HIFIMAN's R2R Hymalaya DAC Chip, which supports Bluetooth streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz. High-resolution lossless codecs LDAC and aptX-HD ensure you don't miss out on any detail.

The Ananda BT lets you enjoy music all day in comfort. Its Hybrid Headband Design and large Window Shade Ear Cups ensure lasting comfort for immersive listening sessions anywhere you go.

Enjoy all your media through the Ananda BT Headphone. Built-in microphones ensure crystal-clear voice calls, while wired cable support ensures you can get the best sound at home or in the studio.

The Ananda BT is an impressive high-end wireless headphone that combines the clarity and immersion of an open back with the convenience of a wireless headphone. It is the ideal choice for audiophiles looking to take their hi-res listening sessions anywhere they go.

hifiman ananda bt side bottom ports and buttons

Pros
  • High quality sound in a wireless headphone.
  • Very detailed sound for a wireless headphone.
  • High-resolution codec support offer lossless wireless playback.
  • Comfortable hybrid headband design.
  • Lightweight clamping force offers great comfort.
Cons
  • Bass might be lacking for some.
  • Open ear cup design leaks sound.
  • Limited battery life.
  • Clunky charging activation procedure.
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