Best wired headphones on Reddit
172 reviews from r/HeadphoneAdvice, r/PlaystationPortal, r/editors and 11 more subreddits
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#1
Sennheiser
4.4
(34)
"HD560s because of lots of detail and also good balance despite smaller bass."
"Feel free to also check out: Sivga Luan, Sivga Anser, AKG K712 Pro, Audio Technica ATH-R70X, Sennheiser HD490 Pro, Meze Audio 105 AER."
"Go with Sennheiser it has 2 year warranty"
"The 490 Pro. Fantastic sounding set of cans that graphs VERY closely to my favorites, the Neumann NDH-30."
"HD560s."
"I second the Sennheiser recommendation."
"Go with Sennheiser it has 2 year warranty."
"Can agree with Sennheiser PC37X and PC38X if you can spare a bit more."
"I will shill these until the end of time, they are fantastic in every regard."
"If you want ultimate sound isolation, sender hd-280 are in their own league"
#2
Beyerdynamic
4.4
(25)
"I have DT770 pro and they are awesome. Definitely recommend"
"I got the DT770 pro's. I absolutely love listening to music on these."
"Go DT770. Built like a tank. Nice and closed"
"Yep, rocking Beyerdynamics 770 pros since 10 years."
"Beyer Dynamics 770s are great too."
"Beyerdynamics dt770pro 80ohm"
"The dt 700 pro x is the best option for your needs."
"Personally I'm a fan of Beyerdynamic DT 1990 pro."
"For sure get dt 770."
"Literally any 'audiophile' headphone under 200$ will obliterate every gaming headset or Skull Candy headphones out there."
#3
Sony
4.1
(15)
"The Sony MDR 7506 is the standard."
"Sony mdr mv1, most comfortable headphone you'll ever try."
"The best wired Studio headphones you can buy"
"Usually in the 100 range i would go with Sonys its my suggestion i would make as they offer alot of functions to mess around with"
"Sony mdr-m1. Very light and comfy, sounds great"
"Direct upgrade would be a Sony MDR-Z7M2."
"Id suggest Sony Headphones you can find them 2nd hand or else get them in the 100 range"
"Sony MDR zx310AP"
"Sony 7506 is a decent option."
"I bought cheap $10 headphones from walmart works perfectly."
#4
Hifiman
4.3
(14)
"Hifiman he400se and an amp/DAC Fiio ka13 and a balanced cable, that's it!"
"They are the best headphones I've heard."
"Best budget headphone imo is the Hifiman HE400SE."
"Hifiman Sundara is a great option."
"Throw in a HiFiman Sundara closed back at $150"
"Below that, I would probably look at the Hifiman Ananda Stealth or the Sennheiser 660s2 for listening to music."
"I like my HifiMan HE400SE."
"Hifiman XS probably the best you can get under $1k."
"Hifiman sundara, Sennheiser 600series or Beyerdynamic DT imho."
"Hifiman Edition XS are on sale right now."
#5
AKG
4.0
(13)
"Literally any 'audiophile' headphone under 200$ will obliterate every gaming headset or Skull Candy headphones out there."
"I got back and forth between my old reliable AKG240mk2 and my ATH-R70x’s"
"I would probably go with the AKG K361 here."
"Using AKG K371, and I must say I prefer them over the DT770 Pro."
"Akg k240"
"Please feel free to also check out: AKG K553 Mk.II."
"Unless luckily the headphone you are searching is cheap, like a akg k361."
"They are comfortable, light and look fine as far as professional settings go."
"I've been looking at the AKG K371, which is around $150 currently."
"I've been using a pair of AKG K240 MKII for a few months now."
#6
Audio-Technica
4.3
(10)
"Feel free to also check out: Sivga Luan, Sivga Anser, AKG K712 Pro, Audio Technica ATH-R70X, Sennheiser HD490 Pro, Meze Audio 105 AER."
"Or Audio-Technica ATH-WP900($650 msrp)"
"Been using these headphones for about the last 7-8 years and love em to bits."
"Take a look at the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x (closed back) or the HiFiMan Edition XS."
"Audio Technica m50x"
"If you are in US look at Apos audio exclusive Audio-Technica ATH-R70x"
"I’ve found some Audio Technica ATH-m50x new for 130$."
"Audio Technica ATH-M40X. Excellent for the money."
"Ath m50x"
"Is pretty good, you can get more bass off the m50x but it’s also brighter."
#7
HyperX
3.9
(7)
"If you do decide you want specifically a gaming headset rather than headphones, I suggest the HyperX Cloud Alpha’s or the HyperX Cloud II"
"HyperX cloud 2, in your price range and awesome siege audio."
"Check out the hyperX cloud 2."
"I use the HyperX earbuds and they’re pretty great."
"They're comfortable, portable, and sound pretty good."
"I like the HyperX."
"I have the much-hyped hyperx cloud alpha 1 and havit h2008b."
#8
Koss
4.4
(5)
"Ksc75 sounds awesome and is open back."
"That's easy. The one and mighty KOSS PORTA PRO."
"Koss ksc75."
"I use Koss Porta Pros with the yaxi pads."
"Will run ya about 60 dollars and youre set with a cheap dongle dac"
#9
Philips
4.4
(5)
"Best ~$75 ever spent, to the point that I bought another one even cheaper after few years"
"Are great for the money and have a good sound stage"
"My pick would either be Philips SHP9600 for open back, or Fiio JT1 for closed back."
"Philips SHP9600 is a very good value for money. Not a lot of bass, but the mids are excellent and the treble is clear."
"I recently got the Philips Fidelio H2XR and they’re my favorite headphone I ever owned under $200."
#10
Fiio
5.0
(3)
"I have the closed back FT1 and I adore them."
"Fiio ft1 its the best deal right now!"
"Fiio FT1 and a portable dac/amp like the Qudelix 5k."
#11
KZ
4.7
(3)
"[These] ive heard are great!"
"The Best from KZ.. better than My CRA+ Gray castor zvx difi... I love castor Bass sound."
"Im using kz wired headset with ugreen 3.5 jack to usb c. And the sound is superB."
#12
Meze Audio
4.3
(3)
"Literally any 'audiophile' headphone under 200$ will obliterate every gaming headset or Skull Candy headphones out there."
"Meze Audio 99 Neo."
"I have the meze 99s (the neos are cheaper just don’t have the wood) and they’re really good."
#13
Bose
4.3
(3)
"Bose QuietComfort 25, an excellent noise cancellation and balanced sound for sound design."
"The BOSE QC25 tends to go for less than 50 euros and is wired."
"The only Wired noise cancellation headphone I know of is the Bose QC25. It's older but does have good sound quality."
#14
Shure
4.0
(3)
"Instead of the M50X, you'd better consider the Shure SRH840A / SRH840A-EFS"
"Shure SRH840A / SRH840A-EFS."
"Shure 840a are 150 bucks and happen to be tuned fantastical well."
#15
Denon
5.0
(2)
"Look into Denon AH-D7200($999 msrp but can be had for a lot less from Japan on ebay)"
"Servus, the Denon AH-D7200, for example, completely convinced me as dynamic closed headphones."
#16
QKZ
4.5
(2)
"As a bass head myself i adore this iem, perfect for the price"
"Get the QKZ x HBB or KZ Castor Bass model."
#17
Focal
4.0
(2)
"Focal Elex paired with usb c apple dongle."
"Focal Elex."
#18
Tygr
4.0
(2)
"Tygr 300r. Still has a decent amount of bass but for sure less than your evos."
"Are great for movies."
#19
Apple
4.0
(2)
"Apple earpods."
"If you want decent price + quality get the apple 3.5 mm airpods."
#20
Superlux
4.0
(2)
"I think i might get the Superlux HD-681 tbh"
"SuperLux HD681b are good."
#21
1more
4.0
(2)
"They’re not super cheap but sound great."
"They have much better sound than something like apple's wired earphones, for example."
#22
Moondrop
5.0
(1)
"I use a u green adapter with moon drop aria 2s. This to me is killer."
#23
Epos
4.0
(1)
"I've heard good things about that one."
#24
Linsoul
4.0
(1)
"I have the linsoul tangzu wan'er. Cheap and really great."
#25
Fostex
4.0
(1)
"Fostex THX900 MK2 used can be had for around 8-900 on ebay"
#26
JBL
4.0
(1)
"JBL T450, great enjoyable bass with mid bass elevation."
#27
OneOdio
4.0
(1)
"OneOdio Pro-10 (bassy over-ear headphone) or QKZ HBB (basshead in-ear phone)."
#28
Blue
4.0
(1)
"Blue Ella are being discontinued right now and are $110 on amazon."
#29
Dekoni
4.0
(1)
"I would get the dekoni Cobalt(299) and a antlion modmic for 70 bucks."
#30
Turtle Beach
4.0
(1)
"I like it because it's simple. The Mic can detach and I can use it as a headset only."
#31
Audeze
4.0
(1)
"The LCD 2 Closed back is also an option from Audeze."
#32
ZMF
4.0
(1)
"A used closed-back ZMF headphone, like the Bokeh or Atticus would be perfect."
#33
Monoprice
4.0
(1)
"I've decided on the Monoprice - 116150"
#34
Jabra
4.0
(1)
"Jabra's are always a nice option."
#35
Panasonic
3.0
(1)
"Used them both for years, they're cheap ('bout 10-12 Eurodollars) and have good sound."
#36
Razer
3.0
(1)
"If you want something good and cheap, Razer BlackShark V2 wired is down to $50 on amazon."
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