71 Best Headphones

When on the search for the best headphones for your pocket, audio quality and comfort should be on the list for a dynamic experience. However, over a period of time headphones with noise cancellation, though great for picking up the softest of sounds, can be damaging to the eardrum. For this reason, at the top of the list of features when choosing a high-quality headphone should be, how the sound quality remains optimal without causing harm to you. Below is a list of 71 best headphones that range from the wireless to the old-school wired which works just as good for studio and personal enjoyment, so without further ado, here they are.

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1. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro

Beyerdynamic has a reputation for making one of the best sounding gear available on the market. For its imaging and slick black design, you definitely will get value for money with aesthetics alone. Being open-back, they are ideal for home listening as well as analytical studio listening due to its breath-taking resolution, ensuring that you never miss a beat. It’s no wonder why the Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro is a leading choice for sound engineers.

Price – $488 – $530

2. Philips Fidelio X2

For headphones that offer premium comfort and sounds that rival the best of the best, the Philips Fidelio X2 is your best bet. Coming in cheaper than Oppo and Sennheiser the Phillips Fidelio is superb value for money. Being comfortable, and offering brilliant sound quality, it’s a choice you won’t regret making.

Price – $144 – $155

3. Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro

For the average person, the Beyerdynamic DT1770 is far from affordable, but with how sound bounces off your eardrums once they’re on, you will understand why they are priced at what they are. Despite being a little bit chunky, they have a sleek design and have a beautifully crafted soundscape.

Price – $390 – $400

4. Sony WH-1000XM3

Wireless in design, Sony fails to disappoint with their WH-1000XM3 headphone that has superb noise cancellation, 30-hour battery life and great sounding audio. Over and above these features are the built-in Google Assistance and Alexa as well as NFC and aptX HD with some Android devices.

Price – $263

5. Sennheiser HD 800

Of course, this list could not be complete without the ultimate best of the best, Sennheiser HD 800 which is as good as they are expensive. These headphones though a small investment is well-worth the money spent as they deliver the best sound quality head and shoulders above the rest. Well-balanced in every way, beautiful to the eye and intricately detailed, the Sennheiser HD800 will never disappoint the investor.

Price – $1999

Airpods Pro, Airpods, Powerbeats Pro and Beats Studio3 are another exquisite pieces for your ears. They provide magic like you have never heard with Active Noise Cancellation facility for immersive sound.

As with all the other senses, life comes alive when they are enhanced. Enhancing your music or personal experience with any of the headphones mentioned above is a sure-fire way to make you feel more alive than you were before. All while ensuring that your eardrums take you well into your golden years.