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Headphones under $200

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22 headphones under $200 from Pioneer DJ, Sony, Sennheiser and more. Most cost $109 to $199, and half cost less than $160.

Top brands: Sennheiser (5)Audio-Technica (4)beyerdynamic (4)

ADAM Audio

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound for studio monitoring
+40mm PEEK drivers for a detailed driver design
+32 Ohm impedance for compatibility with common studio gear
−Wired connection only, with no wireless option
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Wired

+Large 45mm drivers for full frequency reproduction
+Three detachable interchangeable cables included
+Screw-on adapter for use with different connections
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Sennheiser

Earbuds

+Dynamic driver design for in-ear monitoring
+Earbud fit for a compact, portable form
+Studio monitoring headphones for professional use
$109.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Wired

+Studio monitor headphones designed for professional audio work
+Wired connection for a consistent signal with no battery needed
+Swivel 90 degree earcups for one ear listening
$109.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound
+Wired connection for stable recording
+Suited to home recording and podcast monitoring
$129.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Shure

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Over-ear fit for studio monitoring
+Closed-back design for sound isolation
+Wired connection with no battery to charge
$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
Shure
+Professional monitoring headphones built for studio work
+Precisely tailored frequency response for accurate sound
+40mm neodymium dynamic drivers for full-range audio
$186.25
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
Shure

Wired

+Enhanced frequency response for a wider sound range
+Extended range for home and studio use
+Wired connection for a reliable signal path
$109.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
Sennheiser

Over-ear, Wired

+Over-ear fit for full-size ear cup coverage
+Wired connection for stable, cable-based audio
+Studio monitoring headphones for professional use
$100.79-2%Was: $102.57
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound
+Wired connection for stable studio use
+250 ohm impedance
−250 ohm impedance needs an amplifier for full volume
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a wide, natural soundstage
+250 ohm impedance
+Wired connection for stable studio use
−Open-back design leaks sound and does not block noise
−250 ohm impedance needs an amplifier or audio interface
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Hifiman

Over-ear, Wired, Open-back

+Planar magnetic drivers for detailed sound
+Open-back design for a more open soundstage
+Over-ear fit for full-size comfort
−Open-back design leaks sound to the room
$109.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
OneOdioSpec score 8.9

Wireless and wired

+Up to 120 hours of playtime
+Supports high resolution audio
+Works both wireless and wired
−Wireless latency of 20ms is noticeable for some
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:32 PST - Details
OneOdioSpec score 8.9

Wireless

+Up to 120 hours of playtime
+Supports high resolution audio
+Low 9ms latency for wireless playback
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:32 PST - Details
beyerdynamic

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound
+Wired connection for stable studio use
+80 ohm impedance
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside noise
+Studio monitor headphones designed for professional audio work
+Bundled full sized hard case for protected storage
$174.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 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
Audio-Technica

Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside noise
+Studio monitor headphones designed for professional audio work
+Includes cooling foam earpads for extra comfort
$174.90
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
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
Sennheiser

Closed-back

+Closed-back design isolates sound in and out
+Circumaural fit surrounds the ears fully
+Studio monitor design for recording work
$119.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
AKG

Over-ear, Wired, Closed-back

$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details

Compare specs

pair of headphonesFitWireless or wiredSpec scorePrice
Wiredn/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Earbudsn/a$109.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$109.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$129.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Over-earWiredn/a$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
n/a$186.25
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$109.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
n/a$149.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Over-earWiredn/a$100.79
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details

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