In general most open backs are better than close back in most things. Of course im making a very board and very general statement (and you need to look case by case), but open back design allow for better sound stage, better imaging, better clarity, etc etc… the major downside is that you you hear thing around you and they hear what you hear.
point is there is a reason a lot of hi-fi headphones a fairly large majority are open back, of course there are some stellar closed back.
As far as the Ghost (link to the OG thread) they are not the most open ive had but there is substantial “sound leaking” (hearing the things around you and people hearing your audio). One big note about the ghost is if you want really get the most out of them, you need to pad swap them (not a big deal, takes 2 min), it bumps up the comfort and the sound substantially and its only 25$.
Now there are other open back/semi open back options
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The Harmonicdyne Athena which is also a solid headphone, i might suggest them over in terms your musical taste but the Ghost has a better balance and its suitable for gaming.
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Beyerdynamic TYGR 300R - currently the “queen” of competitive gaming headphones (really good imaging) and a solid all rounder when it comes to music but i think it will be a bit lacking in the bass for your taste