Are you trying to find balanced headphones among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling balanced headphones on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 30 hours of research and did 59 balanced headphones tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
An overview of our top picks
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The best balanced headphones you can buy today
- Lightweight aluminum voice coils ensure excellent transient response.Specific uses for product : Professional
- Neodymium ferrous magnets maintain optimum sensitivity and excellent dynamics
- Sophisticated design, elegantly finished in black and gray
- High quality open metal mesh earpiece covers
- Detachable, Kevlar reinforced oxygen free copper cable with very low handling noise
- Connectivity technology : Wired
- Neodymium magnets and 40 millimeter drivers for powerful, detailed sound.Specific uses for product : Professional audio system,Home audio system
- Closed ear design provides comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises
- 9.8 foot cord ends in gold plated plug and it is not detachable; 1/4 inch adapter included
- Folds up for storage or travel in provided soft case
- Frequency Response: 10 Hertz to 20 kilohertz
- These large diaphragm, foldable headphones feature a rugged construction, a secure, highly effective closed ear design
- Connectivity technology : Wired
- Open over-ear headphones, ideal for professional mixing, mastering and editing
- Perfect for studio applications thanks to their transparent, spacious, strong bass and treble sound
- The soft, circumaural and replaceable velour ear pads ensure high wearing comfort
- Hard-wearing, durable and robust workmanship - Made in Germany
- Practical single-sided cable (3.0m coiled cable)
- Critically acclaimed sonic performance praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers
- Proprietary 45 millimeter large aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
- Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range with deep accurate bass response
- Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
- 90 degree swiveling earcups for easy one ear monitoring and professional grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort
- Natural, relaxed, high-fidelity sound with extra sub bass: Ultra-light aluminum voice coil with 300-ohm impedance for excellent impulse response and an intimate sound with great timbre
- Airflow-optimised 42mm high-performance transducers: Improved ventilation due to a uniquely powerful vented magnet system for minimal distortion and air displacement control through steel mesh damping
- Double the sound pressure at the lowest octaves: You can feel the lowest note on the piano (27.5 Hz) or the kick of the bass drum (45-60 Hz) as if you were there, at the recording studio
- Exceptional comfort and build quality: The open-back design offers exceptional breathability and the plush ear cushions deliver maximum comfort - for long listening sessions
- Outstanding quality designed in Germany, made in Ireland: With a frequency response of 8 Hz - 41,500 Hz and detachable, long cables for comfortable desktop use
- JT1 is a headphone that combines low-frequency volume and high-resolution, with a wide and accurate sound field, suitable for listening to pop, vocal, folk and other songs
- JT1 utilizes a 50mm high-performance dynamic driver unit, with a diaphragm made of PEK+PU+aluminum foil multi-layer high molecular composite material, ensuring low distortion and accurate high-frequency response.
- JT1 is equipped with high performance N52 magnets, a high-tension CCAW voice coil, and a carefully-designed driver diaphragm in order to achieve a natural and accurate sound.
- Easy to drive: The impedance of JT1 is 32Ω, which can fully display the sound performance even under the drive of the low-power front end
- The soft padded ear cushions are designed for adaptive headband. The headband is adjustable and stretchable for you to find the desired angle you like to fit in.
- JT1 comes with a microphone and remote control, making it convenient for gaming, editing monitoring, and voice communication, offering a more immersive experience
- 【𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐙𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐙 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬】Eris was born a collaborative project from HarmonicDyne & long time audio reviewer Zeos from Z Reviews. Inspired by the disruptive nature of the goddess Eris from Greek mythology, this headphone seeks to challenge the status quo with their bold design and transformative sound. It uses a bespoke 50mm dynamic driver physically tuned by Zeos for this project. The aim is to be an experience unlike any other currently in headphone market.
- 【𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫】Eris features a 50mm ceramic-metal fusion diaphragm. This driver is extremely responsive and delivers some of the best sound HarmonicDyne has to offer. Combining the tensile strength of micron-thin metal sheets with rigidity of ceramic layering to achieve greater rigidity than typical membrane-based diaphragms while offering more resolution, extremely wide staging, and deep powerful low end reproduction. Even discerning audiophiles will want in their collection.
- 【𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢-𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧】The Eris features HarmonicDyne’s M-type pressure relief system that passively ventilates the acoustic cavity. This system achieves an open-sounding or “big stage” experience. Balancing/tuning the internal pressure within the acoustic cavity allows for a life-like sound staging experience and substantial bass control, down to sub-bass frequencies. This design greatly reduces interruptions to your music, gaming, movie watching experience from ambient noise.
- 【𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫&𝐀𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧】The pads being crafted out of softer materials and featuring a unique micro-suede fabric and vegan-leather design in order to achieve the ideal level of airflow, isolation, and comfort in both warm and cool environments. Headband and frame are constructed with resilient materials and were put through rigorous physical testing. Matte black scheme and aesthetic deep purple Glass-Back design was used to portray a modern, clean, understated & timeless look.
- 【𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬】Due to the fully symmetrical design of the Eris, it is actually possible to reverse the cable left and right and use the headphone backwards to achieve a separate and unique listening experience. Moving the off center / angled driver to the rear of the cup, this takes the focus off of detail retrieval and applies an even greater sound stage presentation, while keeping imaging and overall tonality very similar. Perhaps the most unique feature this headphone.
- 【𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞】Eris comes STANDARD with a 1.5m 4.4mm custom balanced cable (Dual 3.5mm Connector) made from customized solder-tuned single crystal copper wires. More costly to manufacture then traditional stock cables, this upgraded cable allows for worry free connection from any source gear to Eris for the best listening experience right out of the box, and can be swapped out for other custom 3.5mm dual termination cables in the future, ensuring customizability and preference are in your hands.
- STUDIO SOUND, UNLEASHED: Ultra-wideband playback and a closed acoustic structure with high sound isolation allows for detailed and precise monitoring, for a wide range of audio production workflows.
- ULTRA-WIDE PLAYBACK: The uniquely designed driver unit balances low distortion with reproduction of low frequencies to high frequencies for ultra-wideband playback and accurate reproduction from 5 Hz–80 kHz.
- HIGH-FIDELITY, FAITHFUL SOUND REPRODUCTION: A closed acoustic structure with effective sound isolation facilitates precise audio production in a variety of applications.
- IN COLLABRATION WITH CREATORS: We collaborated with renowned industry engineers to achieve a sound that accurately reproduces the creative intent.
- COMFORTABLE & LIGHT: The soft, thick earpads are designed to provide a reassuring, comfortable fit throughout even the longest sessions. Extreme light-weight design (Approx. 216g)
- EASY TO MAINTAIN: Designed for years of dependable use, supplied with two detachable cable lengths and easy to replace earpads.
- PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIVITY: The versatile screw-in plug adapter makes it easy to connect to devices with either a 6.3 mm or 3.5 mm stereo jack. The cable connection to the headphone uses a screw system, allowing for secure attachment and cable replacement.
- Specially designed acoustic silk ensures precision damping over the entire frequency range and helps to reduce THD to an incredible 0.05 percent
- Improved frequency response is 10 39,500 Hertz ( 10 dB)
- Hand selected matched driver elements; Highly optimized magnet systems for minimum harmonic and inter modulation distortion
- High power neodymium magnets deliver maximum efficiency; 3.5 millimetre jack plug. Frequency response (Headphones):10 41000 Hz
- Lightweight aluminum voice coils for very fast transient response
- Cable length 118 inches
- Lightweight design, optimized lateral pressure, and soft memory foam earpads provide long time wearing comfort
- Includes protective pouch
- Memory foam earpads provide increased comfort
- Carrying pouch included
- Natural and accurate reference sound that reveals the truth in your music
- Lifelike depth and realism from open-back earcups that allow sound waves to expand naturally, New polymer-blend transducer membrane offers highly-linear excursion for superb control
- Wide soundstage from ergonomic acoustic refinement (e.a.r.) that tilts the drivers to the natural angle of your ears
- Extended low-end reach with gratifying presence for clear bass performance
- Connectivity technology: Wired
- Connector type: 1/4-inch
- Included components: Headphones, Cable, Owners Manual
- All new Philips Fidelio X3 with wide, natural soundstage and uncolored sound
- Exquisitely tuned 50 mm multi-layer polymer (with dampening gel) diaphragms - delivers exquisitely detailed highs, full and smooth midrange, and impactful (without overpowering) bass
- Hi-Res Audio certified. Hear the full impact of every note when wired to a high-resolution source for a lifelike performance.
- Open-back design. Wide, natural soundstage with acoustically transparent Kvadrat speaker fabric. By eliminating the air pressure build-up behind the diaphragms, an immersive and spacious sound is born.
- Premium finishing also means responsibly sourced materials. The sumptuous black Muirhead Scottish leather covering the headband is sustainably and ethically sourced.
- Balanced and unbalanced inputs means it is ready for your favorite headphone amp or your everyday phone and mobile devices.
- Detachable Balanced and Unbalanced 3 m oxygen-free cables included
- 3.5 – 6.3 mm adapter + cable clip are also included
- Technical specifications: 5 - 40,000 Hz frequency response | Open acoustic system | 500mW maximum power input | 30 Ohm impedance | 100 db @ 1 mW sensitivity | 13.4 Oz weight
- English, French (Subtitles)
- All New Philips Shp9600 With The Perfect Blend Of Performance, Comfort, And Quality
- Open-Back Design With Spacious Sound. Ideal For Listening To Your Favorite Music Everyday At Home
- Perfectly Tuned 50 Mm Drivers Deliver Crisp Bass, Balanced Midrange, And Prstine High Frequencies.
- The Drivers Are Engineered To Fit The Ear'S Natural Geometry, Ensure No Detail Is Lost.
- Open-back design with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise localization
- Uncolored frequency response for honest, dynamic sound reproduction across the full spectrum
- Sustainability-inspired with washable, replaceable pads and FSC-certified, forest-friendly packaging
- Includes Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE plugin, turning your DAW into an ultimate virtual mixing environment via advanced spatial audio technology
- Two unique sets of ear pads for producing or mixing help eliminate ear fatigue and pinpoint frequencies
- Closed-Back Circumaural Headphones with 40mm Drivers
- 1/4" Steel Screw-on Adapter
- 1/8" Steel Plug
- Hi-res Audio Certified with extended response frequencies
- Engineered double layered ear-shells with pre-tilted speaker plates
- 50 mm high definition neodymium drivers with LMC diaphragm
- Acoustic open-back architecture
- Replaceable deluxe memory foam ear-pads with breathable velour finishing
- Lightweight self-adjustable hammock with 3D mesh and genuine leather outer headband
- 3.5mm detachable oxygen-free cable (3m) 3 5 mm to 6 3 mm adapter and cable management clip included
- Connector Type: 3. 5Mm Stereo; 1/4-Inch
- English, French (Subtitles)
- Open studio reference class headphones for mixing and mastering, Made in Germany
- 250 ohms, 45 mm dynamic Tesla neodymium drivers
- Single sided, detachable cable with mini-XLR connectors
- Soft, replaceable ear pads and headband for long studio sessions. Headphone frequency response : 5-40,000 Hz. Nominal sound pressure level : 102 dBSPL (1mW/500Hz)
- Delivery contents: 2 ear pads with different sound characteristics (analytical and well-balanced), two pairs of cables (3m straight and coiled), premium hard case
- Closed over-ear headphones, ideal for professional recording and monitoring
- Perfect for studio and stage recordings thanks to their pure, high-resolution sound
- The soft, circumaural and replaceable velour ear pads ensure high wearing comfort
- Hard-wearing, durable and robust workmanship Made in Germany. Innovative bass reflex system
- Practical single-sided cable (3.0m cable) . Comfortable fit due to rugged, adjustable, soft padded headband construction
- 【5 Balanced Armature Driver KZ AS10 Earphone】 Equipped with 5 balanced armature driver on this KZ in ear monitors, 5 balanced armature response from Low to High frequency for music, add more definition and show more details in music, and provide you a balanced sound feature.
- 【5 Armature Driver Specification】 KZ AS10 musician in ear monitor uses 5 driver, include one Big Low frequency driver, can be comparable to the bass texture and strength of the traditional dynamic driver. There also have One Mid and Two High frequency, One Mid & High Hybrid driver.
- 【HIFI Earphone Sound Feature】Impressive punch and impact of bass, fast and accurate with quick attack and decay.Full and warm Mids with excellent detail. Highs are well extended but not overly boosted. Sound stage is very wide and individual instruments are easy to locate.
- 【Detachable Original 2 Pin Cable】 Like most of other KZ headset, this KZ AS10 earpiece also equipped with detachable cable, if original cable is broken or want to have a try for upgrade , this detachable design would be perfect for you. Upgrade do not include in this item, you need buy it separately.
- BASS SOUND: Enjoy powerful bass and comfort with the OneOdio Studio headphones. Large 50 millimeter speaker unit drivers combined with neodymium magnets deliver dynamic bass, great for DJing, mixing, monitoring or listening music.
- BUILT TO STAY COMFORTABLE: The protein leather memory foam padded ear cushions are designed for monitor headphones comfort and noise isolation. The headband is adjustable and stretchable for you to find the desired angle you like to fit in.
- NO MORE ADAPTER: DJ style coiled cord (9.8Ft Stretched) easily reaches from the TV or stereo to your chair. A standard-sized 6.35mm plug and a 3.5mm plug are included. They both are completely detachable, you can plug in the mixer you want to use.
- SINGLE-SIDE MONITORING: 90° swiveling ear cups for single-ear monitoring anytime; self-adjustable and flexible headband delivers a fatigue-free listening experience that can last for hours for mastering and mixing.
- WORKS WITH: All devices have 3.5 or 6.35mm audio jack. PC, notebook, tablet, phone, AMP, guitar, keybaord, e-drum.
How to choose a good balanced headphones
Does the idea of finding a fantastic balanced headphones make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!
Your presence here indicates that you are interested in balanced headphones. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top balanced headphones products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?
First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top balanced headphones on the market right now!
The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:
Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top balanced headphones brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.
Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top balanced headphones based on those.
Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.
Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.
Customer ratings: Would it be accurate to suggest that the balanced headphones were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.
Customer Reviews: Like ratings, provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.
Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good balanced headphones, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.
Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your balanced headphones.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting balanced headphones for months and years to come.
Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.
Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.
These are the standards by which we selected our balanced headphones. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.
Why should you believe us?
There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what balanced headphones should you purchase in 2022?
This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on balanced headphones.
