open-back

No back panel

Open-back describes something with an exposed or uncovered rear.

Open-back headphones have ear cups that aren't sealed, allowing sound to pass through in both directions—producing a more natural soundstage but leaking audio to nearby listeners.

Open-back shoes or dresses leave that part of the body exposed: She wore open-back heels to the party.

garments

dress

Skirted one-piece garment

cutout · gown · blouse · top · swimsuit · evening · backless · plunge · revealing · strap

headphones

audiophile

Sound quality enthusiast

imaging · airiness · breathability · planar · driver · earcup · velour · studio · monitoring · mixing

footwear

sandal

Sole with straps

  • muleEquine hybrid, often sterile
  • slingbackShoe secured behind heel
  • clogBlock or wooden shoe

slide · heel · pump · stiletto · espadrille · wedge · backless · slip-on · sabot · loafer

Categories
Opposites
enclosure design (headphones)

open-backclosed-back

Enclosed ear cup design

sealed · closed · full-back · enclosed · isolating

Family

open, back, opening, opened, opens, openness, opener, reopen, unopened

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G