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61 headphones under $250 from Sony, beyerdynamic, Bose and more. Most cost $159 to $244, and half cost less than $198.

Top brands: Sony (11)Pioneer DJ (6)Audio-Technica (5)Sennheiser (5)beyerdynamic (5)

BoseSpec score 8.4

Over-ear, Wireless

+Wireless: only 21 of 61 here have one

+Active noise cancelling: only 22 of 61 here have one

−24 battery life (as listed): 4 of the 7 here have a higher battery life (as listed)

$169.00-53%List: ~~$359.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details

Austrian Audio

Wired

+Circumaural over-ear design for full ear coverage

+Studio-focused design for monitoring

+Wired connection for consistent audio

−Wired only, with no wireless option

$232.45-33%List: ~~$349.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details

GoogleSpec score 8.4

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation supported

+Earbud fit style

+Wireless Bluetooth connection

$169.00-26%List: ~~$229.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

AKG

$216.93-20%Was: ~~$269.76~~

as of 11/03/2026 21:44 PST - Details

BoseSpec score 8.4

Over-ear, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation for quieter listening

+Over-ear fit for full ear coverage

+Wireless connection with no cable needed

$219.00-39%List: ~~$359.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details

BeatsSpec score 8.5

Over-ear, Wireless

+Up to 40 hours of battery life

+Active noise cancelling for blocking outside sound

+Over-ear fit for a secure, enveloping listen

$199.95-33%List: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:03 PST - Details

SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Truly wireless earbuds with noise cancelling

+Small and light design for an in-ear fit

+Wireless connection with no cable between earbuds

$198.00-14%List: ~~$229.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details

beyerdynamic

Wired

+Built for DJ use

+Includes both on-ear and over-ear cup sets

+45mm drivers for full sound

−Wired connection only

$159.99-11%Was: ~~$179.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details

Rode

Over-ear

+Over-ear design for a closed, enclosing fit

+Built for content creation, music production, mixing and audio editing

+Professional design for studio monitoring tasks

−Over-ear cups are larger and heavier than on-ear designs

$159.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details

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

Rode

Over-ear

+Over-ear design for a closed, enclosing fit

+Custom-matched drivers for accurate sound reproduction

+CoolTech gel and Alcantara cushions for the ear pads

−Over-ear cups are larger than on-ear designs

$158.98

as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details

SonySpec score 8.3

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound

+Truly wireless earbuds with no cable

+Up to 8 hours of battery life per charge

−Earbud fit style rather than over-ear

$198.00

as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

Sennheiser

Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a more spacious sound

+Suited for studio, mixing and audio production

+Wired connection for lag-free audio

−Open-back design leaks sound to people nearby

$229.00

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

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 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details

beyerdynamic

Wired, Closed-back

+Closed-back design blocks outside sound

+48 ohm impedance works from common devices

+Wired connection for stable studio use

$229.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:05 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

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

Sennheiser

Earbuds, Wireless

+Wireless connection with no cable to the source

+In-ear earbud fit for a compact, portable form

+Designed as an in-ear monitor for professional use

$159.00

as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details

Pioneer DJ

Over-ear

+Built for DJ use

+Over-ear fit for full ear coverage

+50 mm drivers for a large sound output

$239.00

as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details

V-Moda

Over-ear

+Over-ear design fits around the ears

+Built for DJ use

+Designed for mixing and monitoring while performing

$174.59

as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details

Technics

Wired

+40mm CCAW voice coil drivers for DJ use

+270° swivel housing for single-ear monitoring

+Locking detachable cord for secure connection

$199.00

as of 11/04/2026 05:39 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

BoseSpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation for quieter listening

+Wireless connection with no cable needed

+Earbud fit for a compact, portable design

$199.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details

JBLSpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancelling reduces outside sound while listening

+Earbud fit design for in-ear listening

+Wireless connection with no cable to the source

$241.45

as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details

SamsungSpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation blocks outside sound

+Wireless connection for cable-free listening

+In-ear earbud fit for a compact design

$219.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details

SonySpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise canceling blocks outside sound

+Truly wireless earbuds with no cable between them

+Wireless connection to compatible devices

$248.00

as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

JBLSpec score 8.7

Earbuds, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation supported

+Earbud fit style

+Weather-resistant hard-shell case included

$229.95

as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details

Compare specs

Fit	Wireless or wired	Spec score	Price
Over-ear	Wireless	8.4	$169.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
	Wired	n/a	$232.45 as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Earbuds	Wireless	8.4	$169.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
		n/a	$216.93 as of 11/03/2026 21:44 PST - Details
Over-ear	Wireless	8.4	$219.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
Over-ear	Wireless	8.5	$199.95 as of 11/03/2026 22:03 PST - Details
Earbuds	Wireless	8.7	$198.00 as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
	Wired	n/a	$159.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Over-ear		n/a	$159.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
	Wired	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - Details

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