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vintagedave ◴[] No.45231711[source]
This is fantastic. I am proud of my invention: https://anycrap.shop/product/headphones-that-play-outwards

Though the AI-generated image didn't capture it that well :(

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ryukoposting ◴[] No.45231835[source]
Hey, they already make those! Go get yourself some open-back headphones. They sound great and I love mine, though they are rather silly.
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1. vintagedave ◴[] No.45231895[source]
I haven't seen these, and you gave me a new fear for what people might do in public.

More seriously, they seem to have better audio so they're meant for home audiophile headphone usage?

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2. Epa095 ◴[] No.45232027[source]
Sony MDR 605LP is an example of a very open design. I used to own a pair, and I quite enjoys listening to them (by myself). Seems like today Open-Back Headphones is more popular, they are still open in the back.

The sound of the open air headphones are a bit hard to describe with other words than 'open' :-P It's just a bit more like listening to speakers.

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3. jagged-chisel ◴[] No.45232076[source]
> ... listening to speakers

This is exactly how we hear anything not live. A truly amazing time to be alive.

4. ryukoposting ◴[] No.45236006[source]
Yes, my open back headphones never leave my home. They really only make sense if you listen to a lot of music (I do).