Top Over-the-Head Headphones Ranking Updated: February 2010
Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones
433 Amazon Reviews
 Price: $149.95 $99.95  Compare Prices | 
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| IntelliReview Summary: While more expensive than other headphones, this set from Sennheiser was well regarded at Amazon, where more than half of reviewers left five star ratings. The size is large (like the price), but this wasn't a problem with people who fell in love with the sound they were capable of producing. They were recommended more for people who work with sound professionally than those who listen to music for pleasure. Many were happy with them for listening to music, but some mentioned that this isn't what they're constructed to do best. This is where some of the problems came in from those who left negative one star reviews. Some mentioned problems with Amazon's automated shipping sending the wrong unit while others talked about the plastic band breaking, but many more were very happy with these professional headphones from Sennheiser.
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Sennheiser HD-555 Audiophile Headphones
257 Amazon Reviews
 Price: $118.77 Compare Prices | 
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| IntelliReview Summary: These headphones have received hundreds of four and five star ratings at Amazon because of the superior sound quality and the good construction of the headphones. There were some complainers who said the range of sounds wasn't to their liking and they didn't like the sound overall, but their reviews were drowned out by the positive ones. Many said they were the best you could get for this price range. Others noted that they liked how comfortable the headphones were when they were wearing them. They were said to be the closest you can get to professional headphones at this price level. If you're looking for quality and comfort, these might be the headphones for you.
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Sony MDR-V600 Studio Monitor Series Headphones
187 Amazon Reviews
 Price: $99.99 Compare Prices | 
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| IntelliReview Summary: Nearly all of the reviews at Amazon for these Sony headphones were for four or five stars because of the quality of construction and the quality of the audio as well. Some did say they didn't sound as good as more expensive Sony headphones and strangely gave it a one star rating, but they were in the minority. Most consumers realized that better costs more money. That said, they were very pleased with the quality of these headphones for the price. If you want a good mid-level price for headphones, this is a good pick. The fact that these headphones are very comfortable was also pointed out by more than one person.
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Sennheiser HD-595 Premier Headphone
179 Amazon Reviews
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| IntelliReview Summary: While considerably more pricey than some other headphones, the quality of these Sennheiser headphones was said to be worth every penny by reviewers at Amazon. Almost all of the reviewers have given it a five star rating because of the superior quality. A very small number of people left one star reviews, saying the headphones weren't good enough for them, but they were definitely in the minority. Many found the sound to be superb. Also, the comfortable fit was an added bonus. Some self-proclaimed sound experts called the audio warm but detailed. Whether you're a music snob or not, you're going to like the sound from these headphones.
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Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ-Style Monitor Series Headphones
211 Amazon Reviews
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| IntelliReview Summary: The most common complaint about these headphones with reviewers who gave them a one star rating on Amazon was the construction - with repeated use, the tiny plastic joints used for many of the hinges began to wear out. However the majority of reviewers were pleased enough by the sound quality to give this product a five star rating, citing the bass as particularly impressive. A few reviewers even commented that perhaps the bass was too overwhelming for everyday use, instead recommending them solely for DJs, though other reviewers disagreed. If you enjoy bass-heavy genres, these might be the perfect headphones for you.
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Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones with XBS port for increased bass response
152 Amazon Reviews
 Price: $11.35 Compare Prices | 
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| Spotlight Review from an Amazon Consumer: "Best Bang For Your Buck" If you want value for your money, if you lose your headphones too often, if you wear out the cord, or plug on your headphones, these are the ones to get. I have a couple of MP3 players I use at work daily and with them I wear my headphones constantly. I either lose or wear them out whether they are more expensive or cheaper. I was absolutely startled at the bass that came our of these phones. It is deep, rich and accurate. Overall sound is better than a pair I once had that cost me about 10 times as much. Knowing that I would either wear them out or lose them I bought 4 pairs this time. I will definitely buy more when the need arises. An excellent deal, I highly recommend these phones.
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Sennheiser HD-212 Headphones (Silver)
140 Amazon Reviews
Price: $89.95 $59.95 Compare Prices | 
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| Spotlight Review from an Amazon Consumer: "Realistic sound, great musical range" Balanced, musical sound. Using it with my Yamaha digital piano (P80) and the sound of the Yamaha grand piano is extremely realistic through the headphones. Can really hear the bass of the pipe organ sounds as well. Clean sound throughout the range. Good value.
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Sennheiser PMX60 Headphones
174 Amazon Reviews
 Price: $49.95 $29.28 Compare Prices | 
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| Spotlight Review from an Amazon Consumer: "Luv'em! :-)" Beat to dirt Sony MDR-G52 I used before in all respects but price: crisp, crystal-clear sound; light weight and light, gentle grip on ears; short and soft cord. Also these are LOUD! Technically speaking they are 3 to 4 times louder than Sony, practically - they take all the range of my Philips EXP431 w/o distorting the sound, while Sony's cannot be used at over 6 or 7 out of 10. And did I mention their sound quality? Yes, but it sure is worth mentioning twice and more :-)
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Panasonic RP-HTX7-K1 Monitor Headphones (black)
116 Amazon Reviews
Price: $59.99 $31.84 Compare Prices | 
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| Spotlight Review from an Amazon Consumer: "Good closed headphones for the money" I purchased these because I like to listen to music in quiet environments, and these are of the closed type, which keeps your music in and other noises out. For this low price (for closed phones), they perform well and they look great to boot. Another reason I purchased these is because most types of headphones hurt my ears. These, however are quite comfortable. I'm no audiophile, but getting decent headphones and not using bad ones such as the stock ipod ones makes an amount of difference that anyone can appreciate.
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Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Studio Headphones
81 Amazon Reviews
Price: $150.00 $69.95 Compare Prices | 
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| Spotlight Review from an Amazon Consumer: "If 'High Fidelity' is what you are looking for then this headphones is the right choice. " Once the "Hifi Choice" says about this Audio-Technica ATH-M40FS " These 'phones have an uncontrollable desire to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. They quite simply take a piece of music and tell it how it is." If you want the real "High Fidelity" headphones you should buy this one. No doubt why this headphones become an industrial standard around the world. A real competitor of the formidable "Sony MDR 7506 Studio Monitor". Since I have quoted from a review by "Hifi Choice" then I would like to quote more for the conclusion. " A pair of good honest headphones, which refuse to add anything to the original recording, yet take nothing away. If you like your music to have that raw, 'straight out of the studio' See more edge then these headphones are a must. A rockin' Recommended. " See less | |||||||
