witzendoz Senior Member Jan 15, 2013 #2 I always prefer open back for listening to music, however closed back is a must when tracking to prevent spill into the mic. Alan.
I always prefer open back for listening to music, however closed back is a must when tracking to prevent spill into the mic. Alan.
Massive Master www.massivemastering.com Jan 15, 2013 #3 No doubt, open back are going to be more "accurate" -- But you're still covering both ears... "Everything sounds good with headphones."
No doubt, open back are going to be more "accurate" -- But you're still covering both ears... "Everything sounds good with headphones."
witzendoz Senior Member Jan 15, 2013 #4 This ^^^^^ I should have read the question properly, I would never use headphones for mixing, but if you would like to have a listen to a mix done of monitors to see what it sounds like on headphones, open back. Alan.
This ^^^^^ I should have read the question properly, I would never use headphones for mixing, but if you would like to have a listen to a mix done of monitors to see what it sounds like on headphones, open back. Alan.