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Closed Back On Ear Headphones

Sealed on-ear headphones, just like full-size cans are extremely popular among headphone enthusiasts, professionals, and consumers alike. Aside from being lightweight, it also isolates outside noise well because it’s closed back. And unlike full-size cans, it’s more portable and something that can be carried around easily.

These types of headphones are also often used by audio professionals, news teams, and even commentators in sports or other types of shows. I have some kind of  ‘favoritism’ with headphones of this type but here are some of the best in this category:

Audeze SineAudeze Sine – These classy-looking on-ear planar cans are the living proof these types of headphones don’t just exist because they’re compact. The overall resolution of these headphones matches their full-size counterparts which really is unheard of.

Punchy, fast, and articulate, the Sine does a good job of providing a refined sound quality for a headphone of this size. Audeze Sine on Amazon.

Cons: Clamp is a little too strong


HD 25 / AmperiorSennheiser HD 25 Aluminum – The difference between the Amperior and the HD 25-1 II is that the newer model has a sturdier build (aluminum parts) and they have also tamed the treble a bit which is one of very few concerns about the latter in w/c the treble is a bit harsh. Sennheiser HD 25-1 II | Sennheiser Amperior

Cons: Treble is a bit peaky. Can be a tad bright for some.


Beyerdynamic DT 1350Beyerdynamic DT 1350 – Headphone enthusiasts refer to this as the Sennheiser HD-25 killer and for all the right reasons. Not surprisingly the DT 1350 looks almost like the HD-25 and they also share the same set of features. The Beyerdynamic has a warmer sound though, and others prefer the liveliness of these cans as oppose to the more coherent sound of the HD-25.

The treble of these cans is more relaxed too and unlike the  HD25, there’s not much emphasis on the highs part, and while it’s not strident, it’s still clear. Beyer DT1350 on Amazon

Cons: Can be hard to get a good seal with.


V Moda M80V-Moda XS/M80 – V-Moda is another good name in the headphone industry and both the new XS and old M80 are very good in this category. They don’t quite have the same sonic finesse as the two above but overall they are very competent headphones for their price range. The sound is a bit more forward in the mids part but is not excessively bright going towards the highs. It’s also pretty durable too.

The looks are good too, and you can actually have them make a custom logo for you for an additional fee. V-Moda XS on Amazon | V-Moda M80 on Amazon

Cons: Recessed treble, mediocre noise isolation.


AKG K518AKG K518LE – This closed-back headphone is a good entry-level can for those who like lots of basses. The bass hits hard and has very good overall quality. The mids and treble are not bad too especially for the price point.

This headphone might be uncomfortable for some as it has tight clamping force but it’s rewarded with superb passive noise isolation. AKG K518LE on Amazon.

Cons: Comfort issues. Very tight clamping force

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