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close-back

close-back adjective: synonym of closed-back.

Adjective

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

  1. Synonym of closed-back.
    • However, the 240's rule for vocals because the singer's pitch will be better, maybe because of the hyped highs? I wish AKG would make an identical close-back version.1998 July 16, Rick Novak, “Best Headphones for Recording”, in rec.audio.pro (Usenet)
    • I have a HD25 (close back headphones) for loud studio monitoring, but if i just overdubbing stuff, or recording along with quiet instruments, HD570 is always my choice, cuz it sounds lovely.2001 February 28, Ginger Will, “Recommend any Headphones ?”, in rec.music.makers.synth (Usenet)
    Synonyms:
    closed-back

Synonyms of close-back

Forms of close-back

comparativemore close-back
superlativemost close-back

Questions about close-back

What does close-back mean?
Close-back means synonym of closed-back.
What part of speech is close-back?
Close-back is an adjective.

Words near close-back in the dictionary

  1. close up
  2. close up shop
  3. close with
  4. close with a buck
  5. close, but no cigar
  6. close-back
  7. close-bodied
  8. close-coupled
  9. close-cropped
  10. close-ear
  11. close-eared

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