Running these analyses costs money. Buy through my links to help keep lights on! I may get a small commission.

Overall

#1264 in

Headphones (Over / On Ear)

according to Reddit Icon Reddit

Sentiment score33% positive
1
1
1
Last updated: Jul 2, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconGZoST
6 months ago

Sennheiser HD520 II (or HD530 II?), back when those were current models. Completely blew my mind.

Reddit Icon42SpanishInquisition
7 months ago

HD5XX was the best I have heard. Second is the EPOS H6 Pro open back. But the best sound system has got to be the Bose system in the VE Series II Holden Caprice. Sharp, bass is very tight, and excellent imaging with its centre woofer, as well as front tweeters.

Reddit Iconimdrzoidberg
7 months ago

There are dedicated subs for audio which is more useful, but the truth is for the majority of PC use cases, any decent set of headphones is good enough. I have an ancient pair of Sennheiser HD5-- headphones that are still awesome. A monitor or any other PC part from that era is basically garbage today.

Reddit IconConstantlyJune
Reddit Iconmeldariun
9 months ago

Sennheiser 500eries goes on sale or refurb often cheap. They lasted me about 15 years, hella comfy as they use a velvet cup instead of fake leather shite

Reddit Icontootuncommon
5 months ago

I've listened to AC over the years on a few different sets of cans. The best experience in my opinion is a pair of open-back headphones. Specifically Sennheiser HD 5XX or 6XX. It allows the wide soundstage to really shine through the level of detail that is revealed is amazing.

Top Headphones (Over / On Ear) on Reddit

1
Sennheiser HD 560S

Sennheiser

HD 560S

79% positive of 619 users

Budget gaming king with clear sound, but tight fit.

2
Sony WH-1000XM4

Sony

WH-1000XM4

74% positive of 1,140 users

ANC king, durable, but unreliable mic and touch controls.

3
Sennheiser HD 6XX

Sennheiser

HD 6XX

75% positive of 599 users

Legendary mids, durable, but narrow soundstage and weak bass.

4
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Sennheiser

HD 490 PRO

85% positive of 293 users

Super comfortable, wide soundstage for gaming, versatile pads.

5
Sennheiser HD 599

Sennheiser

HD 599

85% positive of 257 users

Super comfortable, easy to drive, wide soundstage, open-back.

Rankings by Use Case

Other Reddit Recommendations:

FAQs