Headphones under $250

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16 headphones under $250 from Sony, beyerdynamic, Bose and more. Most cost $175 to $239, and half cost less than $200.

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

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 11/04/2026 12:38 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

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 11/04/2026 12:37 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+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

Aiaiai

+Built as studio headphones for monitoring and mixing work

+Sold without a microphone for listening-only use

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:42 PST - Details

Compare specs

Fit	Wireless or wired	Spec score	Price
	Wired	n/a	$232.45 as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
	Wired	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - Details
On-ear		n/a	$239.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
		n/a	$186.25 as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
	Wired	n/a	$229.00 as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
	Wired	n/a	$179.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
	Wired	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Over-ear	Wired	n/a	$169.00 as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
Over-ear	Wired	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
	Wired	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details

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