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close-ear (comparative more close-ear, superlative most close-ear)

  1. Synonym of closed-back (completely covering the ears)
    • 1999 April 13, Chris Gieseke, “Dull Snare”, in alt.music.4-track[1] (Usenet):
      Just crank some close-ear headphones up and move the mic, or have someone else move the mic while you monitor the sound in another room.
    • 2000 June 14, Chris G., “Cheap 4track Info, Can ne1 help?”, in alt.music.4-track[2] (Usenet):
      These are close ear headphones and have been used for many years in pro studios.
    • 2002 December 25, Chris G., “open back vs. closed back headphones”, in alt.music.4-track[3] (Usenet):
      But the close ear headphones definitely have advantages while tracking.