| 1 | Superlux HD668B | Superlux | $27.99 | ⭐ 4.3 | 8,920 | Semi-open, 10Hz-30kHz, 56Ω, self-adjusting | Budget studio starter |
| 2 | Samson SR850 | Samson | $34.99 | ⭐ 4.3 | 12,300 | Semi-open, 10Hz-30kHz, 32Ω, velour pads | Ultra-budget open reference |
| 3 | Audio-Technica ATH-M20x | Audio-Technica | $39.99 | ⭐ 4.3 | 28,900 | 40mm drivers, 15Hz-20kHz, 47Ω, lightweight | Ultra-budget monitoring |
| 4 | OneOdio Monitor 60 | OneOdio | $39.99 | ⭐ 4.3 | 12,300 | 40mm, Hi-Res, dual port, foldable, soft pads | Budget Hi-Res closed |
| 5 | Audio-Technica ATH-M30x | Audio-Technica | $59.99 | ⭐ 4.4 | 18,700 | 40mm drivers, 15Hz-22kHz, 47Ω, closed-back | Entry monitoring |
| 6 | Philips SHP9500 | Philips | $64.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 21,300 | Open-back, 12Hz-35kHz, 32Ω, breathable pads | Budget open-back gaming/music |
| 7 | KRK KNS 6402 | KRK | $69.99 | ⭐ 4.3 | 2,890 | 40mm drivers, 10Hz-22kHz, 36Ω, memory foam pads | Budget mixing headphones |
| 8 | Audio-Technica ATH-M40x | Audio-Technica | $79.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 34,200 | 40mm drivers, 15Hz-24kHz, 35Ω, foldable, flat | Budget flat monitoring |
| 9 | Sony MDR-7506 | Sony | $79.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 45,600 | 40mm drivers, 10Hz-20kHz, 63Ω, folding, coiled cable | Industry standard reference |
| 10 | Sennheiser HD280 Pro | Sennheiser | $79.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 21,300 | Closed, 8Hz-25kHz, 64Ω, 32dB isolation | High-isolation tracking |
| 11 | Shure SRH440A | Shure | $79.99 | ⭐ 4.4 | 7,890 | 40mm drivers, 10Hz-22kHz, 40Ω, enhanced design | Mid-range studio monitoring |
| 12 | AKG K371 | AKG | $99.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 8,920 | 50mm drivers, 5Hz-40kHz, 32Ω, foldable, Harman curve | Accurate Harman-tuned |
| 13 | HiFiMAN HE400se | HiFiMAN | $99.99 | ⭐ 4.3 | 5,670 | Planar magnetic, 20Hz-20kHz, 25Ω, entry planar | Budget planar magnetic |
| 14 | Grado SR80x | Grado | $99.99 | ⭐ 4.4 | 3,450 | Open-back, 20Hz-20kHz, 32Ω, foam cushion, Brooklyn | Warm audiophile listening |
| 15 | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x | Audio-Technica | $129.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 45,600 | 45mm drivers, 15Hz-28kHz, 38Ω, closed-back, foldable | Studio monitoring standard |
| 16 | AKG K371-BT | AKG | $129.99 | ⭐ 4.4 | 5,670 | 50mm, Bluetooth 5.0, 40h battery, wired option | Wireless Harman reference |
| 17 | KRK KNS 8402 | KRK | $129.99 | ⭐ 4.4 | 2,340 | 40mm drivers, 5Hz-23kHz, 36Ω, accurate imaging | Accurate mixing reference |
| 18 | Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250Ω) | Beyerdynamic | $139.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 21,300 | Open-back, 5Hz-35kHz, 250Ω, velour pads | Bright mixing reference |
| 19 | Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80Ω) | Beyerdynamic | $149.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 28,900 | 45mm drivers, 5Hz-35kHz, 80Ω, velour pads | Premium closed monitoring |
| 20 | Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (250Ω) | Beyerdynamic | $149.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 18,700 | 45mm drivers, 5Hz-35kHz, 250Ω, studio amp required | Hi-impedance studio use |
| 21 | AKG K553 MKII | AKG | $149.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 3,450 | 50mm drivers, 12Hz-28kHz, 32Ω, reference closed | Low-impedance studio |
| 22 | Shure SRH840A | Shure | $149.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 5,670 | 40mm drivers, 5Hz-25kHz, 44Ω, replaceable pads | Critical listening standard |
| 23 | Rode NTH-100 | Rode | $149.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 4,560 | 40mm drivers, 5Hz-35kHz, 32Ω, CoolTech gel, memory foam | Comfort-first studio monitoring |
| 24 | Sennheiser HD560S | Sennheiser | $149.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 7,890 | Open-back, 6Hz-38kHz, 120Ω, analytical | Analytical mixing on budget |
| 25 | AKG K612 Pro | AKG | $149.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 4,560 | Open-back, 12Hz-39.5kHz, 120Ω, reference tuning | Budget reference open-back |
| 26 | Philips Fidelio X2HR | Philips | $149.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 8,920 | Open-back, 5Hz-40kHz, 30Ω, double-layered pads | Hi-Res wide soundstage |
| 27 | Rode NTH-100M | Rode | $169.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 2,890 | Closed-back + mic, 5Hz-35kHz, 32Ω, CoolTech gel | Studio + comms combo |
| 28 | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 | Audio-Technica | $179.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 12,300 | Wireless + wired, 45mm, LDAC, 50h battery | Wireless studio monitoring |
| 29 | AKG K702 | AKG | $199.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 8,920 | Open-back, flat wire, 10Hz-39.8kHz, 62Ω | Wide soundstage mixing |
| 30 | Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X | Beyerdynamic | $219.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 5,670 | 45mm STELLAR.45, 5Hz-40kHz, 48Ω, modern design | Modern pro monitoring |
| 31 | HiFiMAN Sundara | HiFiMAN | $219.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 7,890 | Planar magnetic, 6Hz-75kHz, 37Ω, full-size | Planar audiophile entry |
| 32 | Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X | Beyerdynamic | $229.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 5,670 | Open-back, STELLAR.45, 5Hz-40kHz, 48Ω | Modern open reference |
| 33 | AKG K712 Pro | AKG | $239.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 5,670 | Open-back, 10Hz-39.8kHz, 62Ω, memory foam | Premium studio open-back |
| 34 | Sennheiser HD620S | Sennheiser | $249.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 2,890 | Closed-back audiophile, 6Hz-40kHz, 150Ω | Portable audiophile |
| 35 | Sennheiser HD650 | Sennheiser | $299.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 8,920 | Open-back, 10Hz-41kHz, 300Ω, warm/smooth | Musical reference mixing |
| 36 | Sennheiser HD600 | Sennheiser | $329.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 12,300 | Open-back, 12Hz-40kHz, 300Ω, reference neutral | Audiophile reference standard |
| 37 | Sony MDR-MV1 | Sony | $349.99 | ⭐ 4.6 | 2,890 | 40mm drivers, 5Hz-40kHz, open-back studio | Hi-res studio mixing |
| 38 | HiFiMAN Edition XS | HiFiMAN | $349.99 | ⭐ 4.5 | 3,450 | Planar magnetic, 8Hz-50kHz, 18Ω, stealth magnet | Wide planar soundstage |
| 39 | Austrian Audio Hi-X65 | Austrian Audio | $359.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 1,230 | Open-back, 5Hz-28kHz, 25Ω, Hi-X driver | Critical mixing reference |
| 40 | Sennheiser HD660S2 | Sennheiser | $399.99 | ⭐ 4.7 | 3,450 | Open-back, 8Hz-41.5kHz, 300Ω, improved driver | Updated reference mixing |