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Headphones under $300

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6 headphones under $300 from Sony, Pioneer DJ, beyerdynamic and more. Most cost $230 to $268, and half cost less than $236.

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
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 11/04/2026 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
Sony

Closed-back

+Professional reference monitor headphones for studio use
+Closed-back design isolates sound from outside
+Closed-back design keeps sound from leaking out
$268.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 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

pair of headphonesFitWireless or wiredSpec scorePrice
Wiredn/a$232.45
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:37 PST - Details
On-earn/a$239.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
n/a$268.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
n/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:42 PST - Details

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