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Headphones under $500

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8 headphones under $500 from Bose and Pioneer DJ. Most cost $422 to $449, and half cost less than $449.

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AppleSpec score 9.5

Over-ear, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation reduces outside sound
+Adaptive Audio adjusts sound to the environment
+Over-ear fit for full ear coverage
$449.99-18%List: $549.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:51 PST - Details
AKG

Over-ear, Wired, Open-back

+Open-back design for a wide, natural soundstage
+Over-ear fit for full ear coverage
+Wired connection for a consistent signal path
−Open-back design leaks sound to people nearby
$421.56
as of 11/03/2026 21:45 PST - Details
Sony

Open-back

+Professional reference monitor headphones for studio use
+Open-back design for a more open soundstage
+Bundle includes the headphones with additional items
−Open-back design lets outside sound in and sound leak out
$418.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
BoseSpec score 9.5

Over-ear, Wireless

+Active noise cancellation for quieter listening
+Over-ear fit for full ear coverage
+Wireless connection with no cable needed
$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
Audio-Technica
+Studio monitor headphones designed for professional audio work
+Over-ear design with sound isolation
+Includes a headphone stand for desk storage
$439.98
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details

Compare specs

pair of headphonesFitWireless or wiredSpec scorePrice
Over-earWireless9.5$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:51 PST - Details
Over-earWiredn/a$421.56
as of 11/03/2026 21:45 PST - Details
n/a$418.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Over-earn/a$493.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Wiredn/a$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Over-earWireless9.5$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
Over-earn/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
n/a$439.98
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details

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