Over Ear Headphones reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 240 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 88 posts to rank the best Over Ear Headphones brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HeadphoneAdvice, r/headphonesindia, r/BudgetAudiophile, r/BuyItForLife, r/MicrosoftTeams. Top-rated brands include Sony (4.3/5), Sennheiser (4.3/5), Bose (4.4/5).
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Reviews240
Subreddits22
Posts88
Brands45
Products89
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#1
Sony
4.3
(48)
"IMO, the best headphone value is the Sony MDR-7506. They are foldable studio headphones that sound great, and are comfortable to wear for long periods."
"Go xm4 over 5…cheaper, way way better build and sounds very similar."
"Sony xm4 around 200$+"
"For a bit more, the Sony xm4."
"They're fantastic. They do a great job of blocking outside noise for you, they have a great mic, great battery life, and comfortable."
"They sound great, do ANC and have good mics for conversation."
"They’ve been great. Use them when cleaning, traveling, walking the dog and no issues at all with them so far"
"I’ve owned sony xm5’s for about a year and absolutely adore them!"
"I’d highly recommend those. Battery life is great, noise cancelling is optional but good, sound quality is excellent, and they’re comfortable for long periods of time."
"They sound really good to my ears."
#2
Sennheiser
4.3
(30)
"Sennheiser Momentum 4 is a great option and are currently on sale for $299. They are extremely comfortable and have 50 to 60 hours of play time. Sound quality is second to none."
"In terms of pure sound you can't do better than a hd 560s that can be found around 8k during sales."
"You should go with Sennheiser HE1, even though they're little above 5k."
"Sennheiser momentum 4 200$+"
"Spend a bit more and get the HD 599s."
"The sound is incredible."
"Te recomiendo los auriculares circumaurales de Sennheiser, ya que sus almohadillas grandes permiten un buen ajuste sin interferir en el funcionamiento del audífon"
"I really like my Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless!"
"Sennheiser's bass is amazing, especially if you use analog or an amp like Onix Alpha."
"Sennheiser!!"
#3
Bose
4.4
(21)
"Best ANC with good sound: Bose QuietComfort Ultra, apple airpods max, Sonos ace."
"Bose ultra quiet comfort"
"Have you tried the Bose QC Ultra?"
"Super conformable, good quality sound and quality noise canceling."
"Class leading ANC, extremely comfy, EQ in dedicated app."
"Bose quiet comfort ultra are pretty comfortable"
"You won't find much better."
"I use these, albeit a version a few years old. I had an older wired version too, and the sound quality out of both of them is fantastic."
"I found my QC45 (now called the QuietComfort Headphones) stayed on well."
"Qc45 or quietcomfort SE (se is qc45 but with a soft case)"
#4
Soundcore
3.9
(15)
"Soundcore. The best. Good hardware and software experience."
"For that price I'd go for the Soundcore Q20i, they're $49.99 and sound really good at that price range,"
"Picked up my first pair of Bluetooth NC OTE headphones a couple weeks ago, Soundcore Q20's for $40 from Amazon. I don't use the NC so can't comment on it, but they feel and sound great music-wise."
"In the US Soundcore Space 1, JBL tune 770nc, Sony 720, 1 More Sonoflow Pro."
"Soundcore q20i"
"Anker soundcore q20i, they sound perfectly decent, particularly if you eq them, wireless with the option of wired, noise cancelling, surprisingly good mic and very comfy."
"We are both using Soundcore Q20i and so far okay naman. Naadjust mo equalizer, may transparency mode, ANC."
"Get the soundcore."
"Or if your borderline insane then soundcore q20 for 10k."
"I liked the Soundcore Space 1 is a good value pickup."
#5
AKG
4.4
(11)
"After reading tons of user experiences on Reddit."
"My choice would be the akg k371 or dt770 pro x limited"
"If you want Bass i would with AKG k371."
"Your only 'good' sounding option are the akg k371bt."
"AKG K371 works pretty well for me"
"Add 500 and get akg 240mk2"
"I’ve been liking the AKG K371. They’re closed back, which means they skew towards a bassier sound and can get hot over time."
"Try the AKG K92, FiiO JT1, or the Audio Technica R30X."
"AKG K872, $1029 for b-stock."
"Closed backs akg k361, open backs sennheiser hd599 if you like bass and akg k702 with an amp if you want better soundstage than senn with neutral sound"
#6
Philips
4.2
(10)
"Philips Fidelio X2HR are under $89 right now on amazon and they're awesome for music and gaming."
"Philips Fidelio X2HR"
"I still love the Philips SHP9500, they are open back, which is my preference."
"Open back headphones will make the music you like sound more natural, and in your price point I suggest Phillips SHP9600."
"Philips sho 9600 or fiio jt1. Open back will give you a significant increase in sound quality."
"Try Philips 9500/9600."
"Philips SHP9500 discounts and open box on sites like ebay."
"Others to check are Philips X2HR."
"The already mentioned a one step lower model SHP9500."
"Philips SHP9500 from AliExpress which is a real ov."
#7
Fiio
4.4
(7)
"Fiio FT1 or Fiio FT1 Pro (if you want open back)... absolutely fantastic at their price points!"
"Absolute best closed back sound quality for the price."
"Really nice wood, headband with metal for no crack muscle, cushy earpads."
"Fiio Jade Audio JT1 is a good headphone for the money and will play with any portable CD player well."
"I'm actually on the lookout for Fiio FT1."
"They seem to be durable, and the sound is good too."
"The Fiio JT1 is gonna be hard to beat in this price range."
#8
Sennheiser Momentum 4
4.5
(6)
"Sennheiser momentum 4s are great and worth the price."
"Momentum 4s tick all your boxes."
"The best sound quality among call-enabled ANC portable HPs is the Sennheiser Momentum 4."
"Probably Sennheiser Momentum 4 on sale or the Accentum Plus."
"You might consider getting Sennheiser Momentum 4 (from what I heard it is one of the most comfortable hp)."
"Sennheiser Momentum 4 also on sale now for $294 at Amazon."
#9
Koss
4.5
(6)
"They sound fantastic too."
"The only ones I can use. I've tried several other headphones, but cannot tolerate any others like I can this one."
"I can highly recommend Koss Porta Pros, wear them every day whenever I'm outside the house."
"Koss Portapro with Yaxi Pads - classis listening experience. Retro vibes. Decent bass for the size and EQ well."
"Koss KSC 75 is probably your best option. Definitely give them a try."
"Comfort wise it's pretty good and I can definitely move around with it while using a treadmill, sound wise absolutely amazing."
#10
Focal
3.9
(7)
"Focal Bathys [https://headphones.com/products/focal-bathys-headphones](https://headphones.com/products/focal-bathys-headphones)"
"I loved the Elegias and Focal's house sound so much I upgraded to the Radiance."
"Probably Focal Elegia. Maybe the Dan Clark Aeon 2 closed."
"You'll need to cough up a pretty penny for some focals bathys."
"Best sound with good ANC: focal bathys, sennheiser momentum 4, Bowers&Wilkins PX7 S2E."
"For over ears, I run everything from the Maxwell, LCD-X, HD490 Pros, Meze 109 Pros, and the Focal Azurys and Radiance."
"For over ears, I run everything from the Maxwell, LCD-X, HD490 Pros, Meze 109 Pros, and the Focal Azurys and Radiance."
#11
Audio-Technica
4.2
(5)
"I love the Audio-Technica build and sound quality. The ATH M series is know for keeping it real; no crazy emphasis in one area. I like when the headphones recreate the sounds from the artist as intended."
"AT M50xBT"
"AT M20xBT"
"I have had the same problem with the vacuum feeling and switched to audio technica m50x bluetooth, these do not have active noise canceling."
"Has to be wireless? Cuz if you’re okay with wired go for audio technica ath m20x. The sound will blow your mind."
#12
Beyerdynamic
4.2
(5)
"I'll add another vote for Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm. I also have them and some bose QC 25 headphones that were more expensive. I prefer the DT 770's."
"I alternate between a pair of Beyerdynamic dt770pro that I got on FB marketplace for £50."
"If not you can look for used Sennheiser or beyerdynamics."
"I'm actually on the lookout for Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Limited Edition."
"You can sometimes find Beyerdynamic dt770 pro for $70 used on ebay."
#13
Sony WH-1000XM4
5.0
(4)
"Xm4 all day"
"The battery lasts a really long time, they’re comfortable, they have an ambient mode and a noise cancelling mode which is really cool imo"
"Sony xm4s or Sony xm5s, amazing headphones, great battery life."
"Sony wh-1000xm4."
#14
Dan Clark Audio
4.0
(5)
"Recommended headphones so far: DCA Noire X."
"Recommended headphones so far: DCA Aeon 2 Noire Closed."
"I really thought the DCA Noire X was good and I was going to get it until a new vendor told me to check out the SJY Horizon Closed Carbons which is a new headphone."
"I would say either Noire X or SJY Horizon Closed Carbons. But both of these require a bit more juice to run since they're both planar magnetic"
"Aeon 2's (being planar magnetic drivers) have both low impedance (13 ohms) and low sensitivity (92dB) so they are definitely harder to drive, though I do love the clarity of the sound they produce and they take EQ very well."
#15
Anker Soundcore
4.3
(4)
"They are truly over ears which are very comfortable."
"The Sony 720n, JBL live 770nc. Soundcore Q45 or Space 1 are all pretty solid."
"I have the older Soundcore Q30. The Q45 would be a nice pickup."
"For wireless and noise-cancelling, the Soundcore Q45 are pretty great."
#16
Jabra
4.3
(4)
"Best to consider."
"Is the best over ear."
"Over ear rather than on ear."
"Has crappy Sound when mich is activated."
#17
Bowers & Wilkins
4.3
(4)
"Costco has the Bowers and Wilkins PX7 S2e on sale right now for $150."
"Bowers & Wilkins Px7 s2e. Unbeatable at price point."
"Best sound with good ANC: focal bathys, sennheiser momentum 4, Bowers&Wilkins PX7 S2E."
"ANC is adequate but less strong than Sonys."
#18
Beats
4.0
(4)
"Beats Studio Pro"
"If you can stretch to 170 you can get Beats Studio pro in brown."
"First, the clamping force is pretty strong on the beats, which is actually a major plus for gym wear."
"I would stay in the Apple family and go with the Beats Studio Pro."
#19
Apple
4.0
(4)
"Best ANC with good sound: Bose QuietComfort Ultra, apple airpods max, Sonos ace."
"AirPod Pro."
"You honestly will not be at a disadvantage using either… unless the earbuds you’re using are from a drug store."
"The AirPod Max's are sick and if you have an iPhone they obviously work great."
#20
Philips SHP9600
4.3
(3)
"Philips SHP9600 (open back)"
"Phillips SPH9600 (not sure if that’s the exact name)."
"If you like the ZS10Pro X's then the headphones for you are probably the Philips SHP9600/9500."
#21
1More
4.0
(3)
"I highly recommend the 1more sonoflow pro for like 80 bucks."
"Not sure how much the 1More Sonoflow are in your country but you should check those out."
"1 More Sonoflow seems good too."
#22
JBL
4.0
(3)
"If you can get them on sale the jbl 660NC have worked great for me"
"The JBL Live 770nc is good too."
"I use JBL earbuds with an ear hook, because I prefer earbuds but many do not really sit well in my ears."
#23
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro
5.0
(2)
"Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro or Sony MDR-7506"
"The cups are covered in a plush, incredibly soft fabric with loads of cushioning."
#24
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2
5.0
(2)
"I just got the B&W PX7 SXEs, and they sound phenomenal."
"Look at Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e."
#25
Bose QuietComfort
4.5
(2)
"Bose quiet comfort, doesn't matter if first or second generation."
"Bose quietconforts have the best ANC, at least that what people say"
#26
Audeze
4.5
(2)
"Audeze maxwell easy."
"You'll need to cough up a pretty penny for some audeze Maxwells."
#27
Poly
4.5
(2)
"They are over the ear but are some of the best headphones I've used."
"Comfortable, replaceable ear cubs, good sound."
#28
AIAIAI
4.0
(2)
"I just got modular headphones from AIAIAI and you might like them as well."
"I just got modular headphones from AIAIAI and you might like them as well."
#29
Meze
3.5
(2)
"Closed backs without ANC, on the budget side to mid-priced (not in price order): Meze 99 Noir, Meze 99 Classics, Fiio FT1, RØDE NTH-100, ATH M50x, Sony MDR-7506, Sony MDR-M1, Sennheiser HD 620S, Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro, Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro, Sivga SV021."
"For over ears, I run everything from the Maxwell, LCD-X, HD490 Pros, Meze 109 Pros, and the Focal Azurys and Radiance."
#30
Grado
3.5
(2)
"I have some budget headphones, grado open back and m-audio closed back. I love the grados for almost everything (especially vocals!) and find them non fatiguing and super lightweight so easy to wear for a long time."
"A super-budget pick (but still quality) look at the Grado SR80e for about 100 usd."
#31
Dyson
5.0
(1)
"I have the dyson zone and really consider them... to be some of the absolute best wireless headphones with ANC money can buy."
#32
RØDE
5.0
(1)
"Having owned most of these and listened to all of them, my personal favorite is the RØDE NTH-100 because of its great build quality."
#33
Edifier
5.0
(1)
"You can get Edifier Stax Spirit S3, no ANC but passive isolation is pretty good."
#34
Arya
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend the Arya Stealth."
#35
Creative
4.0
(1)
"With wired, the Creative Aurvana Live SE is below $40.00 at Amazon USA."
#36
B&O
4.0
(1)
"B&O h100, can’t beat the comfort, nor sound quality for the price"
#37
Sharp
4.0
(1)
"The Sharp HP-60 headphones are very cheap, have good sound, are wireless and also have ANC."
#38
SJY
4.0
(1)
"Recommended headphones so far: SJY Horizon Closed Carbon."
#39
Dali
4.0
(1)
"Dali io-12 for dark brown"
#40
JLab
4.0
(1)
"I would personally pick the JLab JBuds LUX ANC or the Sennheiser Accentum Wireless."
#41
Skullcandy
4.0
(1)
"Skullcandy Crusher evo around 180$ but gets in offer a lot of times so u can grab a pair in 110$"
#42
Marshall
3.0
(1)
"Maybe with buds and iems, but headphones…it’ll be hard. Lets see, try these from Marshall."
#43
Boat
3.0
(1)
"Boat 551 anc pro"
#44
Maxwell
3.0
(1)
"For over ears, I run everything from the Maxwell, LCD-X, HD490 Pros, Meze 109 Pros, and the Focal Azurys and Radiance."
#45
LCD-X
3.0
(1)
"For over ears, I run everything from the Maxwell, LCD-X, HD490 Pros, Meze 109 Pros, and the Focal Azurys and Radiance."
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