What is the difference between open and closed headphones

A, the main body is different

1, open headphones: worn on the head, not inserted into the ear canal headphones.

2, closed headphones: can not be worn on the head, headphones inserted into the ear canal.

Second, the occurrence of different units

1, open headphones: the sound unit inside and outside are connected to the outside world, the user can hear the outside world, outside the person will also hear some of the sound coming from the headset.

2, closed headphones: said sound unit inside and outside are not connected to the outside world, the unit in a closed cavity, the headphone pads are also used in the sound insulation materials.

Three, different characteristics

1, open headphones: the sound is generally more natural, wide soundstage, sound relaxation, easy listening. But the low-frequency elasticity is poor, but also vulnerable to external influences.

2, closed headphones: closed headphones do not have open easy to listen to, the sound field is not as wide as open, but also some false feeling. But closed headphones sound surrounded by a strong sense of low-frequency elasticity is better, may be more suitable for listening to some popular music.

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