Best headphones for music - wireless and wired

In this TOP 20 best headphones for music of 2021 consider all models with the highest quality sound. By 2021 standards, these headphones are the best for their price and type of construction.

What to look for when choosing headphones for music:

1. Value for money and sound quality. Choosing headphones for listening to music is the easiest way to start off the price. In the headset market, the principle “the more expensive the headphones, the better” works, but up to about $ 500.
2. The sound must match the genres of music you are listening to. For example, headphones with powerful bass for HIP-HOP music will sound terrible when listening to classical music.
3. Source. All models in this rating can be listened to from the phone. But most of them need a more powerful and high-quality device (source), such as a player, portable or ordinary amplifier, sound card.

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TOP 20 best headphones for music of 2021

The best headphones for listening to music

№	Name	Description	Price
1.	Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO	Top rated music headphones	580$
2.	Sony WH-1000XM4	Sony's best all-around music headphones	340$
3.	Bowers & wilkins px7	Superb audiophile model of stylish headphones	365$
4.	Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless	Headphones with incredible sound at a sky-high price	750$
5.	Astell & Kern Roxanne II	Custom headphones created by Jerry Harvey Audio in partnership with Astell & Kern	1200$
6.	Shure AONIC 50	Excellent wireless active noise canceling headphones from Shure	340$
7.	SENNHEISER HD 800	Premium on-ear headphones with great sound	850$
8.	Sony WH-1000XM3	Best wireless headphones for music	285$
9.	Sennheiser HD 560S	Full surround sound music headphones	230$
10.	Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X	"Large" monitor headphones suitable for sound production	155$
11.	Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2	Wireless Bluetooth Music Headphones	170$
12.	Apple AirPods Max	The perfect headphones for Apple fans with great sound	880$
13.	MARSHALL MID BLUETOOTH	Excellent on-ear headphones with superior sound in the mid-range	130$
14.	CGPods 5.0	Good waterproof TWS earbuds for music	62$
15.	Audeze LCD-1	Audiophile headphones of a little-known brand	500$
16.	WESTONE UM PRO30	The best premium in-ear headphones for music	450$
17.	Sennheiser MX 170	Most Budget Headphones for Music: Rock, Electronics, and Hip-Hop	5$
18.	Panasonic RP-HJE12	Legendary ultra-budget model	6$
19.	Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700	High quality music headphones with good noise canceling	290$
20.	Jabra Evolve 65	The best headphones for phone calls	165$

20. Jabra Evolve 65

The best headphones for making phone calls.

We are happy to name Jabra Evolve 65 the best headphones for phone calls; and one of the best headsets with thoughtful details for smooth speech - these are the ones that open our ranking of the best sounding headphones.

Since you can connect up to 8 devices, this headset will truly accompany you all day long. What's more, the Jabra Evolve 65 has dual Bluetooth connectivity. This means that you can connect to multiple devices at the same time, such as laptop and iPhone. The Jabra Evolve 65 lets you seamlessly switch between projects and calls so you can focus on the conversation.

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19. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700

High quality music headphones with good noise canceling.

TOP 19 best headphones for music Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 ($ 290) - on-ear wireless closed-type headphones with a high-quality active noise cancellation (ANC) system and good autonomy. Using noise canceling with both music and phone calls, they offer best-in-class technology, as well as bright, lively sound and a wide, well-balanced soundstage.

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18.Panasonic RP-HJE125

Inexpensive vacuum headphones for music.

Panasonic RP-HJE125 ($ 6) - Inexpensive vacuum headphones for listening to music. The unquestionably Panasonic RP-HJE125 have the best sound for their money even in 2021.

By the way, for lovers of budget models, we have prepared a special TOP inexpensive headphones.

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17. Sennheiser MX 170

Budget earbuds for listening to music.

In our rating of the best headphones for music, another budget model got a place - the Sennheiser MX 170 in-ear headphones ($ 5). Bass sound, slightly inferior in quality to more expensive Sennheiser MX 375 ($ 12). Sennheiser MX 170 is an analogue of Panasonic RP-HJE125, but with more bass sound. Sennheiser MX 170 earbuds have made their mark in ranking of the best Sennheiser headphones.

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16. Westone UM PRO30

The best premium in-ear headphones.

TOP-9 rating of the best headphones for music Westone UM PRO30 ($ 450) - in-ear headphones for music.

Extraordinary headphones. Great, detailed sound across all frequency ranges. Perfect sound insulation, a large selection of replaceable inserts, both silicone and foam, the storage box is sealed, waterproof, but not for carrying in a pocket, large - 85mm x 65mm. x 40mm.

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15. Audeze LCD-1

Audiophile headphones from a little-known brand.

Audeze LCD-1 ($ 500) is so out of step with the current market for in-ear headphones that it's already enough to enjoy them.The sound they make is so unique and instinctive in every way that quirks in their characteristics fade into the background.

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14. CGPods 5.0

Good wireless music headphones with moisture protection.

The 14th place in the rating of the best headphones for music is given to wireless waterproof headphones from the Tyumen brand CaseGuru. CGPods 5.0 ($ 62) Great for home use, sports and leisure. Works with any Android and iOS devices.

CGPods 5.0 connect quickly and correctly with the device. Despite the low price tag, there is no desynchronization between the right and left earbuds. They are securely fixed in the ears. But the main thing is that these headphones are waterproof according to the IPx6 standard, due to which CGPods 5.0 can be washed under the tap. Or even take a shower in them. A very unusual feature for headphones under 5,000 rubles.

The model provides convenient control: you can receive calls, manage tracks, call the Russian-speaking voice assistant, simply by touching the earpiece.

It is worth noting that the case of the CGPods 5.0 model is made of professional aircraft aluminum (from the same Boeings are built) and can withstand a load of 100 kg.

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13. MARSHALL MID BLUETOOTH

Excellent on-ear headphones in the mid-range.

MARSHALL MID BLUETOOTH ($ 130) - wireless model with support for the proprietary Qualcomm aptX codec. Excellent quality headphones. Sound and performance at the level. As for the comfort of wearing, a lot depends on the size of the head. If you have a big head, then after prolonged wearing they will definitely press, but this is a temporary phenomenon, since the headphones stretch after a couple of months and the discomfort disappears. You can try it on a ball, watermelon, or palantir.

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12. Apple AirPods Max

The perfect headphone for Apple fans.

Apple AirPods Max ($ 800) has long been the most anticipated earbuds of which there were rumors and speculation for two years, they feature active noise cancellation, superior sound quality and a design that sets them apart from most noisy headphones.cancellation of headphones in the market.

While their exceptional sonic performance and best-in-class ANC are impressive, they disappoint with their incredible price tag, sophisticated carrying case and lack of support for Hi-Res Audio codecs.

Despite its high price tag, the AirPods Max are not exactly aimed at audiophiles due to the lack of a 3.5mm audio port. Instead, this gadget directly targets the cardholders of the Apple ecosystem, with nifty features for iOS users.

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11. Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2

An excellent Bluetooth model for listening to music.

# 11 Best Headphones for Music Ranking Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 ($ 170) - the best sound among bluetooth headphones under $ 200. Versatile in terms of use. Great for gaming thanks to 2 microphones (by the way, we recently made a selection of the best gaming headphones).

Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 has great bass sound, good noise cancellation, convenient controls and many other useful features.

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10. Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X

Large, natural-sounding monitor headphones.

The middle ground of our TOP best headphones for music goes to Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X ($ 155) - large monitor headphones, suitable for working with sound.

Great sounding without unnecessary embellishment to please the consumer. Therefore, they are perfect as a studio for working with soundtracks and scoring films. The main advantage is the feeling that you have put on "house slippers"! Cozy and comfortable, you can work in them for hours without fatigue. Very good headband design.

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9. Sennheiser HD 560S

Music headphones from Sennheiser with full and surround sound.

In terms of sound, Sennheiser HD560S ($ 230) have a frank and full sound. The levels of detail - be it instrument timbre, vocal technique or any other aspect of the recording - are absolutely sky-high, and the HD560S maintains an even neutral balance from the lowest frequency range to the highest.

If you need a completely clear understanding of recording, the HD 560S is your choice. However, if you came here just to have fun, you need to look for another model.

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8. Sony WH-1000XM3

Best wireless noise canceling headphones.

Top 8 best of the best headphones for music get updated Sony WH-1000XM3 ($ 285) - The best wireless Bluetooth headphones for music in 2021. The model is in third place here, but she can boast of gold in the ranking of the best SONY headphones.

The headphones are made of high quality materials, and the creators also installed 4 microphones for each channel, which allowed the headphones to achieve excellent noise cancellation. There is support for the aptX HD standard and the LDAC codec, which output sound at a high quality level. The battery life of the headset is about 30 hours, and the USB-Type C connector allows you to reduce the charging time to several minutes.

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7. SENNHEISER HD 800

The best premium on-ear headphones.

Seventh place in the ranking of the best headphones for music goes to the flagship SENNHEISER HD 800 studio headphones ($ 850).

One of the most expensive headphones in our ranking. They are distinguished by excellent sound detail, lack of imbalance towards any of the frequencies, unsaturated but tangible bass. Perfect for both acoustic music and mixing. The scene is a little distant, but this is only an advantage - the sound is felt more transparent.

The SENNHEISER HD 800 is quite lightweight, comfortable and fits perfectly on your head. However, they have an impedance of 300 ohms, which makes them completely unsuitable for listening from mobile devices or media centers without an amplifier.

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6. Shure AONIC 50

Excellent wireless active noise canceling headphones from Shure.

Wireless Shure AONIC 50 ($ 340) has active noise canceling and is sold at a higher price to compete with similar headphones.

Ultimately, the Shure AONIC 50 are focused on delivering the best sound quality for almost any song, making them the sixth best headphone for audiophiles.

Micro-armature 12-driver in-ear headphones. They feature excellent soundstage due to the use of multiple drives for each frequency spectrum. Rich equipment, high quality materials. The bass intensity can be adjusted separately. We recommend that you only use these headphones with high quality mobile players.

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5. Astell & Kern Roxanne II

Custom headphones created by Jerry Harvey Audio in partnership with Astell & Kern.

The fifth place in the ranking of the best headphones for music is taken by the most expensive headphones in our TOP - Astell & Kern Roxanne II worth $ 1200.

Micro-armature 12-driver in-ear headphones. They feature excellent soundstage due to the use of multiple drives for each frequency spectrum. Rich equipment, high quality materials. The bass intensity can be adjusted separately. We recommend that you only use these headphones with high quality mobile players.

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4. Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless

Headphones with incredible sound at an exorbitant price.

TOP 4 best headphones for music Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless ($ 750) - The best wireless headphones you can buy, period. The sound is spacious, detailed and makes you rediscover your music library. Their bulky design and average noise isolation make them terrible for travel, but if you're looking for the best sound from a pair of on-ear headphones then this is the way to go.

True, there is a huge disadvantage - the crazy cost of this model - $ 750 - an unaffordable amount for many people.

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3. Bowers & Wilkins PX7

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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 review - Excellent audiophile model of stylish headphones.

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If you're looking for best-in-class wireless noise canceling headphones and aren't intimidated by the $ 365 price tag, then you should consider Bowers & wilkins px7 - bronze of the TOP of the best headphones for music.

With advanced noise cancellation, vastly improved sound quality and a polished aesthetic, the PX7 is a worthy competitor to any of the on-ear headphones on this list for the money.

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2. Sony WH-1000XM4

Sony's best all-in-one music headphones.

It is unfair to put them in the same category as the sound-oriented in-ear headphones, but Sony WH-1000XM4 Are the best all-around headphones we've heard since the Sony WH-1000XM3.

They not only sound great and have excellent noise cancellation, but they can do it all wirelessly.

Offering all this at no significant price premium over the competition, the Sony WH-1000XM4 is a great all-round choice for music listeners.

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1. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO

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The first place in our ranking of the best headphones for music is deservedly Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO($ 580) - open dynamic headphones designed for professional use: monitoring, mastering, recording, mixing, mixing, and so on. The headphones are designed for the home or studio for serious analytical listening. Sound can go in and out, but the good news is that the open design gives you the DT 1990 Pro a great sense of space. The soundstage is also quite wide, allowing even the most sluggish listener to pinpoint the exact spot where each instrument is playing.

Read also: Rating of the best monitor headphones

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