Wired Headphones reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 241 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 71 posts to rank the best Wired Headphones brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HeadphoneAdvice, r/headphonesindia, r/PlaystationPortal, r/editors, r/SiegeAcademy. Top-rated brands include Sennheiser (4.3/5), Beyerdynamic (4.4/5), AKG (4.1/5).
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Reviews241
Subreddits15
Posts71
Brands39
Products94
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#1
Sennheiser
4.3
(40)
"EPOS Sennheiser H6Pro Closed Back would fit the bill, and are higher quality than both the Blackshark and G Pro X."
"I would recommend the HD660S."
"Sennheiser game one easy."
"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."
#2
Beyerdynamic
4.4
(38)
"Out of the list I sent they are pretty versatile and I would easily recommend DT770. They are great for Bass heavy genres and pop music, super comfy."
"Awesome, I hope you like them. And yeah, these Beyerdynamic drivers take EQ really well."
"After lots of research i think the DT770 pros will be the best option for me currently."
"Out of MDR-7506, ATH-M50x, HD280Pro, HD620s, HD6XX and DT-990 Pro, the DT-770 Pro are my favorite."
"I recommend the Beyerdynamic MMX300 for $200 together with the Dekoni leather pads for $50 u get a really solid setup for $250 that will last ages for you."
"Dt 770 u will never need another headphone"
"Beyer DT770 Pro 80ohm. My PC and phones drive them just fine."
"Love my dt 770s, so clear and detailed, and comfy as hell too."
"I have DT770 pro and they are awesome. Definitely recommend"
"I got the DT770 pro's. I absolutely love listening to music on these."
#3
AKG
4.1
(22)
"Prices are crazy currently, buy it during sale it goes around 7.5k. I have it, it's great"
"Feel free to also check out: Sivga Luan, Sivga Anser, AKG K712 Pro, Audio Technica ATH-R70X, Sennheiser HD490 Pro, Meze Audio 105 AER."
"Literally any 'audiophile' headphone under 200$ will obliterate every gaming headset or Skull Candy headphones out there."
"Try the AKG K92"
"I run an AKG 712 Pro for headphones because they are VERY comfortable and"
"Akg k240 mk2 are going for 2.5k rn on flipkart buy it quick"
"Akg k371 are built with better materials but still have headband breakage issues"
"Akg k361 or k371 would be the best considering that you can't go for open backs."
"Buy AKG K361Headphones (Black)"
"Akg k702/k361/k371 or Sennheiser hd599"
#4
Sony
4.0
(20)
"The Sony MDR 7506 is the standard."
"The best wired Studio headphones you can buy"
"Probably gonna be looking at sony mdr7506"
"MDR-7506"
"Sony MDR M1 since you want a closed headphone."
"Sony MDR 7506 (more popular, so easier to find, good bass extension)"
"You can consider Sony MDR V6 (more niche, but warmer sounding like you wanted)"
"Under thousand with good sound only Sony u can get rest all bass bloated bullshit"
"Sony mdr 310ap bro headphone only"
"At that price only best is sony bro they won't be having bad buld quality as ur boat"
#5
Audio-Technica
4.1
(17)
"Feel free to also check out: Sivga Luan, Sivga Anser, AKG K712 Pro, Audio Technica ATH-R70X, Sennheiser HD490 Pro, Meze Audio 105 AER."
"Been using these headphones for about the last 7-8 years and love em to bits."
"The Ath 20x or 40x by Audio Technica are a good value. They are a bit of a neutral sounding headphone."
"ATH-M40X"
"Audio Technica R30X"
"Audio technica is better go with it buddy"
"Bass is not that good. If you are a bass head, then you might not like it. I see your concern as I am a bass head myself. I use to prefer Sony for the bass. But I've used a audio technica M20X for 3 years."
"Audio technica M20x - closed backs (no sound leak but relatively narrower soundstage, less immersive, 4500)"
"Audio-technica ath-r50x, beyerdynamic tygr 300 r, sennheiser pc38x(this one comes with mic)"
"Look at the Audio Technicas, like the ATH-R50x. You can add more bass with EQ."
#6
Hifiman
4.4
(14)
"I have the arya organic and absolutely adore them."
"Personally, I would hunt a Hifiman Arya Stealth deal."
"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."
"Hifiman HE400se is best sounding one for $100, you can also grab v1 of it with worse headband and better cable sold on drop as HE-X4 on sale for like $79 most of the time"
"Throw in a HiFiman Sundara closed back at $150"
"I like my HifiMan HE400SE."
"Hifiman sundara, Sennheiser 600series or Beyerdynamic DT imho."
#7
Philips
4.5
(11)
"Philips SHP9500 or SHP9600. US $80 on big box sites."
"Philips SHP9500 or SHP9600. US $80 on big box sites."
"Philips X2HR because it's universal, tonally balanced and easy to drive."
"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"
"Philips sho 9600 or fiio jt1. Open back will give you a significant increase in sound quality."
"The Philips X2 HR is by far the best. They have a V shaped sound so for music they are not the best in their class. They still are really good though and they are the best for all other uses (multimedia), best design, built, comfort etc."
"One of my best audiophile friends said that the X2HR was an improvement over everything that makes the Beyer DT 990 good."
"Big vote for the X2HR's"
"My pick would either be Philips SHP9600 for open back, or Fiio JT1 for closed back."
#8
Fiio
4.6
(7)
"Get the Fiio FT1 closed back ($150). Great bass extension without sounding bloated / muddy. Highly praised by audio enthusiasts."
"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."
"I'm actually on the lookout for Fiio FT1, Sennheiser HD 620s, and Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Limited Edition."
"The Fiio FT1 sit in the same tier comfort and sound quality wise as the DCA, at 15% of the price."
"Fiio FT1 Closed back headphones to lock in."
#9
Koss
4.3
(7)
"Ksc75 sounds awesome and is open back."
"That's easy. The one and mighty KOSS PORTA PRO."
"The koss kph30i are heavenly imo although not over ear(if that's what you meant by overhead)"
"Koss ksc75."
"I like my Koss KPH30i."
"I use Koss Porta Pros with the yaxi pads."
"Will run ya about 60 dollars and youre set with a cheap dongle dac"
#10
HyperX
3.9
(7)
"Personally id grab cloud IIs just because they are originally takstars & have a mic."
"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."
"I like the HyperX."
"I have the much-hyped hyperx cloud alpha 1 and havit h2008b."
#11
Samson
4.0
(6)
"Also samson sr850 is a good option, you can always use EQ if u dont prefer the default tuning."
"Samson sr850 are open backs whihc provide a really different experience from close backs. If you dotn have a problem with sound leakage, id still recommend that"
"Samson sr850 - Open backs (wider soundstage, sound leakage, 3500)"
"How about samson sr850 and akg k52/72/92"
"How about samson sr850 and akg k52/72/92"
"Samson sr850"
#12
Focal
4.0
(5)
"If you're in the market for a Focal Elegia, I'd be happy to sell you mine for a reasonable second hand price. 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."
"I'd take a look at a focal tbh, probably the Elex."
"Focal Elex paired with usb c apple dongle."
"Focal Elex."
#13
FiiO
4.3
(4)
"I'd have to recommend the FiiO JT1."
"The only one I have experience with is JT1 and I really like it but it is a bassy energetic pair and might look a little bulky in public."
"FiiO JT1"
"Fiio FT3"
#14
ZMF
4.0
(4)
"Recommended headphones so far in case anyone else is looking for headphones as well (in no order): 4. ZMF Bokeh"
"I agree the ZMF Bokeh fits in the category of good sounding Closed Backs in the ~1000 price range."
"ZMF Bokeh closed."
"A used closed-back ZMF headphone, like the Bokeh or Atticus would be perfect."
#15
Shure
4.0
(4)
"Shure SRH840A is my pick for closed back music production headphones."
"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."
#16
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."
#17
Dan Clark Audio
4.0
(3)
"Recommended headphones so far in case anyone else is looking for headphones as well (in no order): 2. DCA Noire X"
"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."
#18
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."
#19
Sivga
5.0
(2)
"Feel free to also check out: Sivga Luan, Sivga Anser, AKG K712 Pro, Audio Technica ATH-R70X, Sennheiser HD490 Pro, Meze Audio 105 AER."
"Feel free to also check out: Sivga Luan, Sivga Anser, AKG K712 Pro, Audio Technica ATH-R70X, Sennheiser HD490 Pro, Meze Audio 105 AER."
#20
KZ
4.5
(2)
"[These] ive heard are great!"
"Im using kz wired headset with ugreen 3.5 jack to usb c. And the sound is superB."
#21
Bose
4.5
(2)
"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."
#22
SteelSeries
4.5
(2)
"I use my Steel Series Arctis 7X with an Aux cable. Works flawless."
"My mate has the steel series pro, he likes them."
#23
SJY
4.0
(2)
"Recommended headphones so far in case anyone else is looking for headphones as well (in no order): 3. SJY Horizon Closed Carbon"
"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."
#24
Tygr
4.0
(2)
"Tygr 300r. Still has a decent amount of bass but for sure less than your evos."
"Are great for movies."
#25
Artti
5.0
(1)
"Later having insane details but being a lil bit bright with neutral everything and very fast deep bass."
#26
Truthear
5.0
(1)
"I will recommend an IEM and a dongle DAC if you are comfy with in ears."
#27
Tanchijm
5.0
(1)
"Tanchijm Ones, thank me later"
#28
Thruthear
5.0
(1)
"Iem wise, i just tried thruthear nova and it was very impressive for the price of $149."
#29
Corsair
5.0
(1)
"Corsair has amazing surround quality headsets."
#30
Epos
4.0
(1)
"I've been eyeing the Epos H6 pro for a while."
#31
Ikko
4.0
(1)
"Ikko oh 10 sound good"
#32
Drop + EPOS
4.0
(1)
"Drop + EPOS(Sennheiser) PC38x are about 170$. Ive never tried them but ive heard only good from them. & they come with a great mic"
#33
Superlux
4.0
(1)
"Others SHP9500 (open back). Personally, i prefer the SHP9500."
#34
CAD
4.0
(1)
"CAD. SRH440"
#35
Xduoo
4.0
(1)
"For on the go use, get the Xduo xd05 bal2, it has plenty of power plus it also has bass boost and turbo mode for extra oomph."
#36
Cooler Master
4.0
(1)
"Coolermaster MH752 not as much bass as other headsets but the audio is crisp and clear."
#37
Chu
4.0
(1)
"Chu ii, detachable cables so you can change them out for extra long ones if needed."
#38
Logitech
3.0
(1)
"The logitech ones looked ok."
#39
Samsung
3.0
(1)
"Samsung Type C AKG earphone"
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