Best 2025 Over-Ear Headphones for Sound leakage

#1

Sound leakage evidence was limited but positive, with one review noting minimal leakage.

#2

Leakage is lower than some reviewers expected from an open-back design, likely helped by rear mesh damping. It is still not private enough for shared quiet spaces.

#3

Sound leakage had limited but positive evidence from one review saying the design blocked sound leaking out.

#4

At louder listening levels in quiet spaces, sound leakage can become noticeable to people nearby.

#5

Sound leakage is a consistent downside because the open-back design lets others hear the music.

#6

Sound leakage is a real weakness at higher volume, with multiple listeners reporting that nearby people could hear the playback.

#7

As expected from a fully open-back design, sound leaks into the surrounding room.