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Best Headphones (wired) (2026)

We analyzed 193 experts across 95 models to find the best headphones (wired).

#1Also Great

Austrian Audio Hi-X15

Austrian Audio Hi-X15

3 expert reviews$89

90

Outstanding

Astounding sound quality

Excellent build quality

Affordable price

Poor sound quality

Short cables

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#2Also Great

$139

Thick, powerful bass response

Great build quality

Ear cups may be too large for smaller heads

89

#3

Best for most

Sennheiser HD 550

$179

Neutral, balanced tuning

Comfortable design

Narrower soundstage than expected for an open-back

86

#4

Upgrade pick

Dan Clark Audio Noire X

$999

Comfortable for long listening sessions

Excellent soundstage and imaging

Expensive price point

86

#5

Low cost

$99

Comfortable fit

Premium build quality

Sound leakage

84

Quick Comparison

#	Product	Score	Price	Top Pro	Top Con
1	Austrian Audio Hi-X15	90	$89	Astounding sound quality	Poor sound quality
2	FiiO FT1	89	$139	Thick, powerful bass response	Ear cups may be too large for smaller heads
3	Sennheiser HD 550	86	$179	Neutral, balanced tuning	Narrower soundstage than expected for an open-back
4	Dan Clark Audio Noire X	86	$999	Comfortable for long listening sessions	Expensive price point
5	Grado SR80x	84	$99	Comfortable fit	Sound leakage

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