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Best Headphones (wired) (2026)

We analyzed 220 publications across 157 models to find the best headphones (wired).

#1Also Great
Meze Audio Empyrean II
Meze Audio Empyrean II
4 expert reviews$2900
91
Outstanding
Great sound quality
Premium build quality
Comfortable fit
Intimate soundstage
High price
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#2Also Great
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
$89
Great sound quality
Premium build quality
Requires break-in period
90
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#3
Upgrade pick
Hifiman Arya Unveiled
Hifiman Arya Unveiled
$1449
Comfortable fit
Good value at $549
Exposed drivers require careful handling
86
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#4
Low cost
Sennheiser HD 550
Sennheiser HD 550
$179
Great sound quality
Comfortable fit
Narrow soundstage
86
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#5
Best for most
SteelSeries Arctis Nova
SteelSeries Arctis Nova
$380
Excellent comfort for extended wear
Great sound quality
It costs a pretty penny
85
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