Closed Back Headphones

On a loud stage or in a busy monitor mix, isolation is everything. Closed-back headphones lock ambient noise out so you can hear exactly what you need to hear — whether that's a click track, an in-ear mix reference, or a broadcast cue. The sealed ear-cup design is purpose-built for environments where open-back headphones would fall apart completely.

A significant portion of this selection pairs the closed-back driver with a professional microphone — dynamic or condenser — making them ready for front-of-house communication, broadcast commentary, or stage management. Dynamic mic headsets handle high SPL environments with ease; condenser versions bring a cleaner, more transparent signal when the room is controlled. For performers and the people running their sound, that distinction is worth getting right before the gig.

LV Guitars stocks a range from durable everyday monitors to high-end reference headphones that hold up across tours and sessions alike. AKG's build quality is field-tested across professional live and broadcast environments, and the lineup here covers entry-level reliability through professional-grade performance — so whether you're outfitting a single stage position or stocking a venue's monitoring rig, there's a model built for the job.