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On-Ear Headphones

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15 on-ear headphones from Pioneer DJ, Sennheiser and Aiaiai. Most cost $85 to $199, and half cost less than $140.

Top brands: Pioneer DJ (8)Sennheiser (4)

Samson

On-ear, Closed-back

+Closed-back design keeps sound in and noise out
+Lightweight build suits travel and daily carrying
+Robust construction for home studio use
−On-ear fit sits on the ears rather than around them
$29.99-25%Was: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

On-ear, Wired

+Foldable design for portable carrying
+On-ear fit for DJ monitoring
+Wired connection for low-latency monitoring
−On-ear fit rather than over-ear
−Wired-only, no Bluetooth connection
$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

On-ear, Wireless

+Bluetooth connection for wireless listening
+Foldable design for portable carrying
+On-ear fit for DJ monitoring
−On-ear fit rather than over-ear
$119.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

On-ear, Wireless and wired

+Wired and Bluetooth connection options
+40mm drivers tuned for bass
+On-ear fit for DJ monitoring
−On-ear fit rather than over-ear
$119.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

On-ear

+On-ear fit designed for DJ use
+Built as professional DJ headphones for cueing and mixing
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Aiaiai

On-ear, Wired

+40mm bio-cellulose driver for a punchy bass response
+On-ear fit for a lighter, compact feel
+Passive isolation for noisy DJ environments
−Wired connection only, with no wireless option
No current price. Check it at the store.
Sennheiser

On-ear, Wired

+Lightweight on-ear design for extended carrying comfort
+Wired connection for stable, cable-based audio
+DJ headphones built for monitoring and cueing
−On-ear fit sits on the ear rather than around it
$91.07
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

On-ear, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for tracking and monitoring
+On-ear fit for studio monitoring
+Dynamic drivers used in a professional studio monitor design
−On-ear fit can press on the ears during long sessions
$239.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Sennheiser

On-ear, Closed-back

+Built for DJ use with closed-back isolation
+Closed-back design isolates sound for monitoring
+On-ear fit for a lighter build than over-ear
$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

On-ear, Wireless

+Wireless Bluetooth connection without a cable
+On-ear fit designed for DJ use
No current price. Check it at the store.
Sennheiser

On-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for monitoring
+Suited for studio monitoring work
+Wired connection for lag-free audio
$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Pioneer DJ

On-ear, Wireless

+Bluetooth connection for wireless listening
+On-ear fit for DJ monitoring
+Replacement ear pad and cord included
−On-ear fit rather than over-ear
$158.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Sennheiser

On-ear, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for monitoring
+Suited for studio monitoring work
+On-ear fit for a lighter build than over-ear
$140.34
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

pair of headphonesFitWireless or wiredSpec scorePrice
On-earn/a$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
On-earWiredn/a$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
On-earWirelessn/a$119.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
On-earWireless and wiredn/a$119.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
On-earn/a$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
On-earWiredn/aNo current price
On-earWiredn/a$91.07
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
On-earn/a$239.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
On-earn/a$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
On-earWirelessn/aNo current price

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