best headphones for audiophiles

Hear yourself in the studio with these Audio-Technica ATH-M50x AUD ATHM50X monitor headphones, which feature 45mm large-aperture drivers for faithful sound replication. The 90° swiveling earcups allow comfortable 1-ear monitoring.

Experience sound on a whole new level with these over-ear Sony headphones. The wide frequency range and 70mm driver unit provides you with unbelievably smooth high-resolution audio, and the Fibonacci-patterned grill delivers clear ultra-high notes. These Sony headphones have an over-ear design and ergonomic ear pads for optimal comfort during long listening sessions.

For audiophiles there wasn’t any doubt: When it came to circumaural headphones the very best sound required an open back design. This axiom has now been rendered obsolete by the youngest member of the Sennheiser Audiophile Range: The closed dynamic HD 820 employ an innovative technology that makes them sound breathtakingly transparent and natural. Developed and made in Germany, they offer an incredibly realistic, natural sound field and also stand apart by the extraordinary attention given to every detail of their design. Their soft comfortable microfiber ear pads are hand crafted, providing excellent attenuation of ambient noise, while the robust metal headband includes an inner damping element. Get ready for an unparalleled listening experience. Developed and manufactured in Germany, the HD 820 is a closed, reference-grade audiophile headphone that a combines an innovative glass reflector and Ring Radiator transducer technology for a benchmark listening experience as vivid as it is uninterrupted. The HD 820 fuses Sennheiser's bleeding-edge acoustic capabilities with exceptional reduction of ambient noise. Until now, the audiophile headphone experience could only begin with an open back design or loudspeakers. The HD 820 sacrifices neither detail nor sound field by using breakthrough acoustical systems in a closed, dynamic headphone. The reference-class experience of the HD 820 is achieved with the use of precision concave glass reflectors, one capping each earcup. These functional plates reflect energy from the rear of the driver to a specially tuned absorber system, allowing the waves to mimic the behavior of open headphones such as the HD 800 S. The result is a sound stage never before experienced in a sealed headphone. The headphone’s vibration damping headband provides complete stability while reducing crosstalk. What you put into the HD 820 is precisely what you will get out of it. Each transducer is manufactured, tested, and measured to an extremely tight tolerance to ensure the most dependable performance out of the box. Each HD 820 also includes the frequency response plot unique to that set’s serial number, sparing no resource to help you retrieve the most critical details from every corner of your music collection. The 56mm Ring Radiator transducer found in the HD 820 leverages the key benefit of a large diaphragm speaker—air displacement. Both outer and inner edges of the “ring” are secured to the drive unit to keep it rigid for fast rest and response times. The result is accurate response spanning the entire frequency spectrum.

The Studio Pro ANC Over-Ear Headphones by JLab offer the ultimate listening experience with four noise control modes and Smart Active Noise Canceling. With an amazing 45+ hours of playtime, they are also ultra-comfortable with Form-Fit™ Earcups, plush Cloud Foam cushions and an adjustable headband.

Beoplay Portal are Bang & Olufsen's newest headphones engineered for gaming, built with Active Noise Cancellation and designed for long-term wear. Beoplay Portal comes with Dolby Atmos for Headphones, offering virtualized surround sound for an immersive and precise gaming experience on Xbox and computer platforms. The virtual boom-arm makes way for crystal clear conversations .

Beoplay EX bring you closer to the artist you love with soul-stirring sound that punches way above their small size. Adaptive ANC block out unwanted distractions to let you focus or relax anywhere you go. Combined with waterproof construction and secure fit, Beoplay is made to keep you in the moment whatever the weather and activity. All-day comfort lets you play for hours without any fatigue, and for the important calls, an advanced microphone system makes your message crystal clear. The durable aluminium charging case protects and charges the earbuds when they are not in use.

Featuring a series of neutral colors, the JLab GO Air Tones are the first earbud collection designed to complement a person rather than draw attention. With 32+ total hours of battery life, built-in MEMs microphone, 3 custom EQ sound settings, and touch controls, the GO Air Tones are a more nuanced approach to earbuds aesthetics by showcasing the beauty found in tones of the world.

Perfection Redefined. The only choice when you demand the ultimate listening experience, Sennheiser’s MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 transforms every listen with our most premium sound audio and our most advanced Adaptive Noise Cancellation (ANC). Delivering high-fidelity sound thanks to Sennheiser’s TrueResponse transducer system and aptX Adaptive, the MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 also features Adaptive Noise Cancellation (ANC) that automatically adjusts to one’s environment for an immersive listening experience without distractions. Transparency Mode lets you hear your surroundings at a touch, while the personalized sound feature and Built-in EQ let you experience audio on your terms. For natural communication, the MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 features an advanced six-microphone system for noise free voice pick-up. This generation of Sennheiser’s true wireless earbuds takes ease-of-use to the next level with wireless charging and customizable touch controls. IPX4 splash resistance and improved ergonomic design ensure outstanding versatility and all-day wearing comfort.

A premium upgrade to the award winning Px7, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless Headphones, featuring a completely redesigned and optimized acoustic system, an all-new angled drive unit design, and a more powerful motor system, deliver detailed, rich audio performance with incredible clarity. With its proprietary, all-new active noise cancellation, the headphones are designed to block out unwanted external noise, ensuring clear, crisp playback of your favorite tracks. With the redesigned microphone arrangement with 2 external adjustable mics, the wireless headphones ensure exceptional call quality. Easy set up offered through the iOS/Android compatible Bowers & Wilkins Music App that allows you to control he sound and noise cancellation, enable voice control right from your phone. Offers 30 hours battery life from a 2-hour charge, plus quick charge support delivering 7 hours playback from a 15-minute charge. Comes with all round improvements to headband that ensure comfort across differing head-shapes, coupled with lightweight aluminum and fine leathers for a superior fit and finish.