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  1. Home
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Headphones

category: Studio Headphones

Studio Headphones

category: DJ Headphones

DJ Headphones

category: Everyday Headphones

Everyday Headphones

category: In-Ear Monitors

In-Ear Monitors

category: Headphone Amps & Mixers

Headphone Amps & Mixers

category: Headphone Cables

Headphone Cables

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Sterling Audio S302 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

Sterling Audio S302 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

$39.99
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Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Closed-Back Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Black

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Closed-Back Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Black

$59.00
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TASCAM TH-200X Studio Headphones

TASCAM TH-200X Studio Headphones

$54.99
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beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO-80 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO-80 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

$179.99$199.99
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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Open Studio Headphones

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Open Studio Headphones

$179.99$199.99
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Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Closed-Back Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Black

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Closed-Back Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Black

$79.00
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Behringer BH470-BK Studio Monitoring Headphones Black

Behringer BH470-BK Studio Monitoring Headphones Black

$25.00
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Shure SE215 Dynamic MicroDriver Earphones - Clear

Shure SE215 Dynamic MicroDriver Earphones - Clear

$98.00$109.00
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Open Box:$86.24
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Closed-Back Studio Monitoring Headphones Black

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Closed-Back Studio Monitoring Headphones Black

From $159.00
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Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones

Sony MDR-7506 Professional Closed-Back Headphones

$99.00$114.99
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Yamaha HPH-MT5W Monitor Headphones White

Yamaha HPH-MT5W Monitor Headphones White

$84.99$99.99
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Shure SRH440A Professional Studio Headphones

Shure SRH440A Professional Studio Headphones

$98.00$109.00
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TASCAM TH-100X Studio Headphones

TASCAM TH-100X Studio Headphones

$39.99
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Warm Audio WA-CAB Studio Headphones

Warm Audio WA-CAB Studio Headphones

$49.99
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Vic Firth SIH3 Isolation Headphones

Vic Firth SIH3 Isolation Headphones

$87.95
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Closed-Back Headphones Black

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Closed-Back Headphones Black

$99.95
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Sennheiser HD 600 Open-Back Professional Headphones

Sennheiser HD 600 Open-Back Professional Headphones

$499.95
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Open Box:$439.96
Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Open-Back Reference Headphone

Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Open-Back Reference Headphone

$169.00
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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Professional Reference Studio Headphones

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Professional Reference Studio Headphones

$429.00
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Sterling Audio S452 Studio Headphones

Sterling Audio S452 Studio Headphones

$99.99
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Shure SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones - Clear

Shure SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones - Clear

$266.00$296.00
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beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Closed-Back Studio Headphones

beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Closed-Back Studio Headphones

$229.99
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Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 DJ Headphones - Black

Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 DJ Headphones - Black

$119.00
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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X Open-Back Studio Headphones

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X Open-Back Studio Headphones

$229.99
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About Headphones:

Headphones, once considered simply an accessory, have become a necessary part of virtually every musician's toolbox. From tracking to practice sessions to live monitoring—even to mixing—you need at least one great-sounding pair of "cans" to offer a new perspective on the music you make. But choosing a pair can be tricky, depending on the intended application and what your level of physical comfort with different styles is. Let's look at different types, one by one.

In-ear phones, sometimes called "earbuds" or "earphones" are the smallest, lightest and least conspicuous choice. They're definitely the best choice for onstage wireless monitoring and some of the available fit options make for superb isolation. The seal with your ear can make for exaggerated frequency response, so in-ears wouldn't normally be the first choice for mixing or any sort of reference-quality listening. Some people have issues with comfort for long sessions, and some just don't like sticking something in their ear.

On-ear, or "supra-aural" phones rest, as should be obvious, on your ear. They don't offer quite the isolation of either of the other two types of phones, so they're a great choice when you need to be more aware of what's going on around you. Since they don't form a sealed chamber, they tend to have a more open sound with a frequency response that is very stable, so they're an excellent choice for reference monitoring and headphone mixing. They can, though, leak that sound to the rest of the world. This makes them not the best choice for tracking in a room with open mics. Because they rest on your ears, long session can get uncomfortable, which is why supra-aural phones with easily replaceable earpads in a variety of foam density and covering type have become common.

Over-ear, or "circumaural" phones fit around your ear, creating a sealed chamber. Most really high-end phones tend to be of this type, as over-ear phones can fit larger drivers for better, more even frequency response, with a much tighter and more controlled low-frequency response. Circumaural phones, such as the Sennheiser HD280Pro, tend to be the most immersive listening experience and make excellent reference monitors. Due to the fact that they're the largest headphones, they'll be a little heavier, but modern materials have decreased that weight and made long sessions with over-ear cans much more comfortable.

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