As consumers, we've always been fascinated by the way people buy headphones. You can either be completely indifferent to their quality, picking up the cheapest Sonys at Best Buy. Or you care enough about them to spend a small fortune. There is seldom any middle ground. You either obsess over them, or you don't care about them at all.
What is it about headphones that invites such intense obsession?
You can attribute it to the immense variation in quality. A pair of $10 headphones share the same underpinnings as a $500 pair. Yet the difference in engineering and quality of materials can yield an entirely different listening experience.
Think of it as cars. The cheapest Hyundai and the fastest Ferrari share the same fundamentals in their engineering – an engine, a suspension, four wheels. But the performance and driving experience is night and day.
Because of this immense variation, buying headphones can be a massive challenge. You can't always tell how a pair will actually perform given its price. We've seen $200 headphones underwhelm and $20 headphones over-deliver. Add in variables such as design and build quality, and you have the perfect ingredients for customer confusion.
We hope to resolve some of the confusion on this page. From the cheapest headphones to the most expensive audiophile gear, we'll cover headphones – and their accessories – for every customer and every need. We'll also share buying guides and help you decide which is the right set for your needs. Refer to this page any time you need help buying your next audio obsession.
Top Headphones: By Type
These articles will help you choose the best headphones based on type of headphones.
Open-Back Headphones
Our selection of the best open-back style headphones
Studio Headphones
Find the best headphones for studio use in this guide
Audio Technica Headphones
Want the best Audio Technica headphones? Then read this guide
Bass Headphones
Bass lovers should read this guide to bass-heavy headphones
Semi-Open Headphones
Top semi-open headphones on the market
Top Headphones: By Use Case
These articles will help you choose the best headphones based on different uses.
Best Headphones for Drums
See our favorite headphones for drumming
Best Headphones for ASMR
See our favorite headphones for ASMR experiences
Best Headphones for DJs
See our favorite headphones for DJing
Headphones for Classical Music
Headphones built specifically for classic music
Headphones for Guitar Amp
Top headphones for practicing guitar
Headphones for Digital Piano
See our favorite headphones for practicing piano
Headphones for Editing
Our recommended headphones for video/audio editing
Headphones for Electronic Drums
Practice better with these drum-friendly cans
Headphones for Amps
Top headphones for every amp
Top Headphones: By Price
Find headphones sorted into different price bands in this section:
Under $100
Read about the best studio headphones under $100 here
Under $50
Our selection of the best earbuds you can under $50
Under $20
Our list of the best earbuds you can under $20
DJ Headphones Under $100
Great DJ cans for below $100
Top Headphones: Others
All other headphones related gear can be found in this section:
Headphone stands
Get the best stands to store your headphones
Budget DACs
Get more from your headphones with these budget DACs
DACs Under $100
Our budget list of DACs all under $100
Monitor Controllers
Our favorite controllers for your monitors
We keep updating this page with new reviews and lists. Check back soon to see our latest listings.