Headphone Recommendations

Users share recommendations for various headphone models, particularly noise-cancelling over-ear options from brands like Sony WH-1000XM, Bose QC, Sennheiser, and Beyerdynamic, discussing sound quality, comfort, price, and durability.

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pmarreck Jul 17, 2018 View on HN

Can also recommend the Sony WH1000XM2 cans for the exact same reason.

schrodinger Aug 15, 2017 View on HN

Try AirPods. I've been every happy with them!

vishalzone2002 Sep 10, 2014 View on HN

I use Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. Really comfortable and at <$100 is probably the best value for money

kofejnik Jan 8, 2020 View on HN

you might want to consider Beyerdynamics 990 Pro, insane sound quality, and built like a tank (steel headband!)

chiefgeek Apr 4, 2020 View on HN

Try the Sony WHX line. Got a pair last fall and they are great.

mironathetin Apr 2, 2015 View on HN

no, Bose headphones sound much better … :o)

toomuchtodo Oct 19, 2024 View on HN

Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones. They are cost competitive, but not perfect.

ww520 Jul 12, 2020 View on HN

The Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphone most likely. It's pretty good and there're substantial discount during sales.

free2rhyme214 Jun 19, 2015 View on HN

I own Audio-Technica ATH-M50's. Way better.

bradknowles Aug 2, 2018 View on HN

For me, the Bose QC35s are the only headphones I've found to check all of those boxes. Not as inexpensive as I would like, but IMO worth the money.