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Best Over-Ear Headphones Buying Guide: Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's round-up of the best Hi-Fi over-ear headphones you can buy in
audio performance is what you're after, you can simply do no better than the headphones you'll find here.Now, that does mean making a few
That might mean buying a pair of wired headphones instead of wireless ones, or losing out on features like active noise cancellation so
audio can sound as neutral as possible.If you're looking for the best wireless headphones and best noise-cancelling headphones guides
specifically, we can help you out, but don't feel bad if you're specifically looking for Hi-Fi headphones and don't mind shaving off some of
There are a couple of wireless and noise-cancelling equipped choices in our list, but that's only because they sound great in addition to
We're always updating this guide with the best headphones - which, as you can expect, changes frequently
That said, you can expect this guide to be as up-to-date as we can get it on any given day, ensuring that you're getting out top picks all
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 ProBEST SOUND: Professional headphones that know how to have funAcoustic design: Open | Weight: 370 g | Cable length:
9.8 ft or 3.9 ft | Frequency response: 5-40,000Hz | Drivers: N/A | Driver type: N/A | Sensitivity: 102dB | Impedance: 250 ohms | Battery
life: N/A | Wireless range: N/A | NFC: N/ABuilt like a tankExcellent comfortBreathtaking resolutionSlightly recessed midsHighs can be
fatiguingWhile Beyerdynamic may not be as well known as its German brother, Sennheiser, the audio company has a history of creating some of
Sound is able to get in and out but the good news is that the open-back design gives you the DT 1990 Pro a great sense of space
Soundstage is quite wide, too, allowing even the most lackadaisical listener to pinpoint the exact location of where each instrument is
them.Read the full review: Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro2
Philips Fidelio X2BEST VALUE: Brilliant headphones for a brilliant price Acoustic design: Open | Weight: .85 pounds | Cable length: 9.8 feet
| Frequency response: 5-40,000Hz | Drivers: Two 1.9" speakers | Driver type: Dynamic | Sensitivity: 100 dB @ 1mW | Impedance: 30 Ohm |
superb pair of headphones offering premium comfort and build quality with a sound that rivals even the most vaunted audiophile cans
vast amounts of cash by opting for the Philips is just a no brainer.Read the full review: Philips Fidelio X23
Beyerdynamic DT 1770 ProFOR ENTRY-LEVEL AUDIOPHILES: Recording studio pedigree, at a price Acoustic design: Closed | Weight: 1.5 pounds |
Cable length: N/A | Frequency response: 5-40,000Hz | Drivers: N/A | Driver type: Dynamic | Sensitivity: N/A | Impedance: N/A | Battery life:
DT 1770 Pros are a stunning pair of headphones
Are they expensive To some no, to most yes; but for the sheer listening experience they deliver you'd be hard pressed to take them off after
putting them on, even using them with portable HRA players and mobile phones.That said, they really do push the boundaries of what you can
All praise to Beyerdynamic for putting together such a wonderful product.Read the full review: Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro4
Sennheiser HD 800THE GOLD WINNER: The Sennheiser HD800 is the headphones fit for kingsAcoustic design: Open | Weight: 330g | Cable length:
Wireless range: N/A | NFC: N/ASounds simply superb in every wayBeautifully balancedIncredibly detailedComfort is excellentUndeniably
The Sennheiser HD 800 are, hands down, one of the best-sounding pairs of over-ear headphones on the planet, affectionately praised by inner
circles of audiophiles the world over
and require more audio equipment than the average consumer is ready to buy
review:Sennheiser HD 8005
1MORE Triple Driver Over-EarFOR THE BARGAIN AUDIOPHILE: Excellent sound and build quality at an affordable priceAcoustic design: Closed |
Sensitivity: 104dB SPL @ 1kHz | Impedance: 32 Ohms | Battery life: N/A | Wireless range: N/A | NFC: N/ADetailed and balanced soundQuality
Triple Driver over-ear is a great place to start
Its build quality and detailed sound really impress and we think bass-lovers will like the slight mid-bass emphasis and control in the lower
registers while not sacrificing the mids or highs
review:1MORE Triple Driver Over-Ear6
Bowers Wilkins P9 SignatureULTRA-PREMIUM: The BW P9 Signature is all about the sound qualityAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 413 g | Cable
feature-light pair of cans
Sony WH-1000XM2FEATURE-PACKED: Cans that offer the whole packageAcoustic design: Closed | Weight: 23g | Cable length: N/A | Frequency
response: N/A | Drivers: N/A | Driver type: N/A | Sensitivity: N/A | Impedance: N/A | Battery life: 10 hours | Wireless range: 33 ft | NFC:
YesSuperb noise-cancellingGreat-sounding audio30-hour battery lifeHinges are fragileTouch controlsAn improvement on Sony's existing
better sound quality, longer-range wireless connectivity, or better battery life, but the Sony WH-1000XM2 manage to offer the best balance
Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTHEY GOOD LOOKING: These over-ear headphones bring both performance and value Acoustic design: Closed | Weight: .64
pounds | Cable length: 3.9 feet | Frequency response: 5-40,000Hz | Drivers: Two 1.7" drivers | Driver type: Dynamic | Sensitivity: 100 dB |
Impedance: 35 ohm | Battery life: 40 hours | Wireless range: N/A | NFC: NoStellar battery lifeBalanced soundWired mode sounds even
betterHighs can be too energeticAudiophiles typically shun wireless headphones because of poor sound quality
However, Bluetooth audio has improved tremendously over the years
There are now plenty of wireless headphones that can please the music enthusiast, with Hi-Res Audio support being more and more
prevalent.That said, the Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BT feature some of the best wired and wireless sound quality for a headphone under $200
They play well with all music genres and offer a near-flat response curve
They're extremely comfortable for long listening sessions and are well built
Battery life is equally impressive with nearly 40 hours of playback from a charge
And while they lack some features of more expensive wireless headphones like active noise cancelling and multi-device pairing, these are
tradeoffs worth making for phenomenal sound.Read the full review:Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BT9
Sennheiser Momentum WirelessWIRELESS CHAMP: Incredible audio fidelity backed by a serious price Acoustic design: Closed | Weight: N/A |
Cable length: 4.6 feet | Frequency response: 16-22,000Hz | Drivers: N/A | Driver type: Dynamic | Sensitivity: N/A | Impedance: 28 ohms |
Battery life: 25+ hours | Wireless range: 30+ feet | NFC: YesBest-in-class soundEverlasting battery lifeFinicky multi-function
buttonTerribly priceyThese no-holds-barred wireless headphones are oozing with positive qualities, but for many, they're almost
However, if you're an audio lover that can spare the expense, do not hesitate on this comfortable, hard-working set of headphones that will
likely last for years.Read the full review: Sennheiser Momentum Wireless10
Bose QuietComfort 35 IINOISE CANCELLING WONDERS: Bose cut the wires off its flagship cans with great success Acoustic design: Closed |
Weight: 0.68 pounds | Cable length: 3.94 feet | Frequency response: N/A | Drivers: N/A | Driver type: N/A | Sensitivity: N/A | Impedance:
N/A | Battery life: 20+ hours | Wireless range: N/A | NFC: YesClass-leading noise-cancellationIncredibly comfortablePlain designNot the most
detailed soundAfter cutting the wires off its flagship cans with the Bose QC35 headphones, Bose's QC35 II are a slightly more minor upgrade
headphones that we enjoyed the first time around
The QC35s aren't the best sounding out there, but their noise-cancellation is class-leading and if that's your priority then they're a great
