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Sennheiser
78% positive of 2,969 users
Top Headphones (Over / On Ear)
Based on reviews from 16,148
Reddit Users
Reddit UsersOct 2025 - Oct 2026
Discussions analyzed
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Models
Ranked by sentiment
Brands
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Sony
71% positive of 2,867 users
3
Bose
76% positive of 1,371 users
4
HIFIMAN
80% positive of 807 users
5
Beyerdynamic
76% positive of 1,258 users
6
Audio-Technica
74% positive of 651 users
7
HyperX
77% positive of 530 users
8
Koss
84% positive of 243 users
9
Soundcore
81% positive of 324 users
10
Logitech
71% positive of 753 users
11
AKG
77% positive of 251 users
12
Drop + EPOS
87% positive of 200 users
13
FiiO
75% positive of 292 users
14
SteelSeries
71% positive of 687 users
15
Meze Audio
83% positive of 180 users
16
Philips
75% positive of 269 users
17
Focal
76% positive of 285 users
18
Bowers & Wilkins
75% positive of 228 users
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Audeze (Sony)
67% positive of 485 users
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Skullcandy
79% positive of 136 users
21
Apple
58% positive of 1,075 users
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ZMF Headphones
82% positive of 82 users
23
Grado
77% positive of 96 users
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Dan Clark Audio
72% positive of 112 users
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Jabra
72% positive of 178 users
Rankings by Use Case
Best for Audiophile music listening
Ranked #1
Sennheiser - HD 6XX
Audiophiles and music enthusiasts who listen in quiet, private environments.
See rankings → Best for Bass-heavy music
Ranked #1
FiiO - FT1 Closed-back Headphones
Fans of EDM, Hip-Hop, and R&B who want an immersive, 'fun' sound signature.
See rankings → Best for Competitive FPS gaming
Ranked #1
Sennheiser - HD 560S
Gamers playing shooters like Valorant, CS:GO, or Apex Legends where directional audio is critical.
See rankings → Best for Guitar practice
Ranked #1
Sony - MDR-7506
Guitarists using practice amps, digital modelers (Helix, Kemper), or audio interfaces.
See rankings → Best for Long-haul flights
Ranked #1
Sony - WH-1000XM4
International travelers and frequent flyers spending 8+ hours in the air.
See rankings → Best for Marathon gaming sessions
Ranked #1
Sennheiser - HD 560S
Gamers who play for 5-10+ hours at a time and prioritize physical endurance.
See rankings → 
