🎧 Studio Headphones

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Compare open and closed-back headphones for tracking, mixing, and mastering. Prices and ratings from Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Audio-Technica, and Sony.

⭐ Editor's top picks

48 products

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Superlux HD668BBest Value
Superlux$27.994.38,920View
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HD681Editor's Pick
Superlux$34.004.37,800View
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Samson SR850Editor's Pick
Samson$34.994.312,300View
4Audio-Technica$39.994.328,900View
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OneOdio Monitor 60Editor's Pick
OneOdio$39.994.312,300View
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HD681 EVOEditor's Pick
Superlux$44.004.43,200View
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HD668B ProEditor's Pick
Superlux$54.004.34,100View
8Audio-Technica$59.994.418,700View
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Philips SHP9500Editor's Pick
Philips$64.994.521,300View
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KRK KNS 6402Editor's Pick
KRK$69.994.32,890View
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Sony MDR-7506Editor's Pick
Sony$79.004.645,600View
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MDR-V6Editor's Pick
Sony$79.004.612,400View
13Audio-Technica$79.994.534,200View
14Sennheiser$79.994.521,300View
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Shure SRH440AEditor's Pick
Shure$79.994.47,890View
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G PRO XEditor's Pick
Logitech$99.004.418,700View
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AKG K371Editor's Pick
AKG$99.994.58,920View
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HiFiMAN HE400seEditor's Pick
HiFiMAN$99.994.35,670View
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Grado SR80xEditor's Pick
Grado$99.994.43,450View
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G733Editor's Pick
Logitech$129.004.314,200View
21Audio-Technica$129.994.745,600View
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AKG K371-BTEditor's Pick
AKG$129.994.45,670View
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KRK KNS 8402Editor's Pick
KRK$129.994.42,340View
24Beyerdynamic$139.994.718,700View

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Frequently asked questions

Should I buy open-back or closed-back studio headphones?

Closed-back for tracking with a microphone (no audio leaks into the mic), late-night work, and shared spaces. Open-back for mixing and mastering — flatter response, wider stereo image, and dramatically better translation to speakers. Many engineers own one of each.

Do I need a headphone amp for the DT 770 Pro?

The 32 Ω version drives off any laptop or phone. The 80 Ω version is the studio default — drives loud and clean from any audio interface. The 250 Ω version needs a real headphone amp; skip it unless you have one.

What's the most accurate budget studio headphone?

For under $200 closed-back, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is the safe default with the M40x being flatter and slightly more mix-friendly. For under $200 open-back, the Sennheiser HD 560S, Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 80Ω, and Philips Fidelio X2HR are reference-grade.

Are studio headphones good for music listening?

Open-back studio headphones (HD 600, K712 Pro, HiFiMAN Sundara) are excellent for music listening at home — flat response, comfortable, detailed. Closed-back tracking headphones often have a hyped low end that's tiring for long listening sessions.

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