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Sennheiser
76% positive of 2,134 users
Top Headphones (Over / On Ear)
Based on reviews from 10,055
Reddit Users
Reddit UsersApr 2025 - Apr 2026
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Models
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Brands
2
Beyerdynamic
77% positive of 951 users
3
Sony
67% positive of 2,389 users
4
Bose
74% positive of 977 users
5
HIFIMAN
76% positive of 576 users
6
Soundcore
82% positive of 273 users
7
Audio-Technica
74% positive of 500 users
8
Drop + EPOS
89% positive of 171 users
9
Meze Audio
83% positive of 166 users
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HyperX
77% positive of 268 users
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Koss
81% positive of 210 users
12
FiiO
78% positive of 255 users
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SteelSeries
72% positive of 384 users
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Philips
75% positive of 216 users
15
AKG
75% positive of 167 users
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Logitech
73% positive of 292 users
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Skullcandy
82% positive of 119 users
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Jabra
82% positive of 111 users
19
Bowers & Wilkins
73% positive of 181 users
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Focal
66% positive of 234 users
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Apple
63% positive of 349 users
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Audeze (Sony)
67% positive of 252 users
23
Dan Clark Audio
70% positive of 94 users
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Poly
87% positive of 39 users
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Razer
71% positive of 147 users
Rankings by Use Case
Top recommendations from others in the same boat
Best for Audiophile music listening
Top pick
Sony - MDR-MV1Audiophiles and music enthusiasts who listen in quiet, private environments.
See rankings → Best for Bass-heavy music
Top pick
Sony - MDR-MV1Fans of EDM, Hip-Hop, and R&B who want an immersive, 'fun' sound signature.
See rankings → Best for Competitive FPS gaming
Top pick
Sony - MDR-MV1Gamers playing shooters like Valorant, CS:GO, or Apex Legends where directional audio is critical.
See rankings → Best for Guitar practice
Top pick
Sennheiser - HD 800 SGuitarists using practice amps, digital modelers (Helix, Kemper), or audio interfaces.
See rankings → Best for Long-haul flights
International travelers and frequent flyers spending 8+ hours in the air.
See rankings → Best for Marathon gaming sessions
Top pick
Sony - MDR-MV1Gamers who play for 5-10+ hours at a time and prioritize physical endurance.
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